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Labor & Workforce
Low ImpactOct 17, 2026

ATRI Appoints Logistics Executive to Lead Organization

The American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI) has appointed a logistics and transportation executive to serve in a leadership role at the organization. This personnel change reflects ATRI's commitme

Trucking Dive#trucking-industry#leadership-change#transportation-logistics
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactOct 13, 2026

Diesel Prices Surge 20 Cents as Inventories Tank

Ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) futures experienced a sharp 20-cent price spike within two hours on Tuesday morning, signaling critical tightness in fuel markets already weakened by depleted inventory

FreightWaves#diesel-prices#fuel-crisis#supply-chain-disruption
Technology & Innovation
ModerateOct 11, 2026

US Transportation and Logistics M&A Trends: 2026 Midyear Outlook

PwC released a midyear outlook on mergers and acquisitions activity in the US transportation and logistics sector for 2026. The report provides market analysis and trend forecasting for professionals

PwC#m-and-a-trends#transportation-logistics#us-deals
Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 11, 2026

ArcBest Positioned for Normalized Freight Markets Post-Pandemic

ArcBest Corporation is well positioned to benefit from the shift toward normalized supply chain conditions following pandemic-era disruptions. The company's diversified business model spanning asset-l

Kalkine Media#supply-chain-normalization#freight-brokerage#transportation-logistics
Technology & Innovation
ModerateSep 22, 2026

Tabi & Kleinschmidt automate freight quoting with predictive capacity

Tabi Connect and Kleinschmidt have launched an integrated solution that automates freight quote responses by combining rule-based pricing logic with real-time carrier capacity predictions. The integra

FreightWaves#freight-quoting-automation#pricing-engine#freight-brokerage
Shipping & Freight
Low ImpactSep 17, 2026

FedEx Freight Becomes Official NASCAR Series Partner

FedEx Freight has secured a long-term series entitlement partnership with NASCAR, marking a significant investment in brand visibility and market positioning within the motorsports ecosystem. This par

Business Wire#fedex-freight#nascar-partnership#ltl-freight
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 10, 2026

U.S. Rail Carload and Intermodal Volumes Surge in August

The Association of American Railroads reported sustained growth in rail carloads and intermodal shipments during August, indicating robust freight demand across the U.S. transportation network. This d

Logistics Management#rail-freight#intermodal-shipping#aar-data
Labor & Workforce
Low ImpactAug 20, 2026

Lisa Petty Honored by Marquis Who's Who for Logistics Leadership

Marquis Who's Who has honored Lisa Petty for her leadership and innovation in the transportation and logistics sector. This recognition reflects growing industry attention to individual contributors w

24-7 Press Release Newswire#leadership-recognition#transportation-logistics#sales-innovation
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactAug 11, 2026

E-Invoicing Mandates 2026: Freight Compliance Deadlines

The European Union and other regions are implementing mandatory e-invoicing requirements that will take effect by 2026, creating significant compliance obligations for freight carriers, logistics prov

GetTransport.com#e-invoicing-compliance#freight-forwarding#regulatory-deadline
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 6, 2026

Forward Air Reports Strong Q2 Despite $244M Goodwill Charge

Forward Air delivered its strongest quarterly results since merging with Omni Logistics in early 2024, with consolidated revenue reaching $673 million (up 9% year-over-year) and adjusted EBITDA climbi

FreightWaves#forward-air#ltl-freight#merger-integration
Demand Planning
ModerateAug 4, 2026

Heavy Vehicle Sales Surge 7% Amid Auto Export Decline

A notable divergence is emerging in vehicle markets: heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) sales are accelerating with a 7% surge, while traditional automotive exports face concurrent pressure. This split si

Freight News#heavy-vehicle-sales#commercial-vehicles#auto-exports
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 30, 2026

C.H. Robinson Q2 2026: Multi-Year Outperformance Extends

C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest third-party logistics providers, has demonstrated sustained competitive strength through Q2 2026, maintaining its multi-year outperformance trajectory. Th

American Journal of Transportation#ch-robinson#3pl-performance#q2-2026-earnings
Labor & Workforce
ModerateJul 29, 2026

ArcBest Q2 Loss Signals Transportation Industry Restructuring

ArcBest, a major transportation and logistics provider, reported a second quarter loss attributable primarily to restructuring expenses. This financial performance reflects broader challenges within t

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette#arcbest#restructuring-costs#transportation-logistics
Shipping & Freight
Low ImpactJul 29, 2026

ArcBest Reports Quarterly Revenue Gains Amid Market Shifts

ArcBest Corporation has reported positive financial results for the most recent quarter, demonstrating revenue growth and improved adjusted net income despite challenging market conditions in the tran

Talk Business & Politics#arcbest-earnings#carrier-performance#freight-revenue
Demand Planning
High ImpactJul 29, 2026

PACCAR Q2 Profit Rises as Class 8 Truck Orders Strengthen

PACCAR's second-quarter results reveal a critical inflection point in trucking demand: while overall truck shipments declined 2% year-over-year, profitability surged 24% sequentially and earnings per

FreightWaves#class-8-trucks#freight-capacity#trucking-demand
Shipping & Freight
Low ImpactJul 28, 2026

ArcBest Q2 Earnings: What Trucking Carriers Face Ahead

ArcBest, a major North American transportation and logistics provider, is preparing to report Q2 earnings. This earnings announcement is a key datapoint for supply chain professionals monitoring carri

StockStory#arcbest-q2-earnings#trucking-carrier-performance#ltl-freight-market
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 28, 2026

Highway 97 Closures Expose Critical Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

Highway 97 closures represent a significant operational challenge for supply chain networks serving the affected region, creating bottlenecks that force carriers to reroute shipments and extend transi

CKPG Today#highway-closure#road-disruption#supply-chain-resilience
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 23, 2026

Union Pacific Q2 2026 Earnings Beat: 6% Net Income Growth

Union Pacific delivered solid second-quarter 2026 financial results, with net income rising 6% year-over-year to $2.0 billion and diluted EPS improving 7% to $3.36. Adjusted metrics performed even mor

FreightWaves#union-pacific-earnings#rail-freight#q2-2026-results
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 21, 2026

Old Dominion Freight Line Hits Record Stock Levels on Strong Margins

Old Dominion Freight Line, a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in North America, is experiencing strong financial performance with stock trading at near-record levels, driven by expanding reve

Ad-hoc-news.de#ltl-freight#carrier-performance#revenue-growth
Demand Planning
Low ImpactJul 18, 2026

TFI International Q2 Update: What's Next for Transport Sector

TFI International, a major North American transportation and logistics provider, is preparing to release its second-quarter financial results and operational updates. As a publicly traded company on t

Kalkine Media#tfi-international#earnings-update#q2-results
Risk & Disruption
ModerateJul 17, 2026

Freight Factoring vs. Credit: Finding Your Trucking Finance Fit

The article examines the critical distinction between traditional credit and freight factoring as financing tools for trucking carriers, emphasizing that the choice depends not on which tool is inhere

FreightWaves#freight-factoring#trucking-finance#working-capital
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 8, 2026

Intermodal Freight Market Growth Projections Exceed $206B

The intermodal freight transportation market is experiencing robust growth trajectory, with projections indicating the market will reach USD 206.69 billion. This expansion reflects structural demand f

openPR.com#intermodal-freight#market-growth#transportation-logistics
Manufacturing
ModerateJul 7, 2026

Greenbrier Q2 Earnings Miss Signals Weakening Railcar Demand

Greenbrier Companies, a major North American railcar manufacturer, reported below-consensus Q2 2026 earnings driven by lower delivery volumes and unfavorable product mix, signaling softening demand in

FreightWaves#railcar-manufacturing#supply-chain-demand#freight-capacity
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 6, 2026

CSX Eyes Long-Term Rail Freight Growth as Market Dynamics Shift

CSX Corporation is strategically evaluating long-term growth opportunities in freight rail as demand patterns and market conditions continue to evolve. This exploration reflects the rail industry's on

AD HOC NEWS#rail-freight#csx-corp#supply-chain-strategy
Demand Planning
ModerateJul 4, 2026

C.H. Robinson Stock Reflects Freight Demand Trends

C.H. Robinson's stock movement is attracting attention as a barometer for broader freight demand conditions in the North American transportation market. As one of the largest freight brokers in the Un

Ad-hoc-news.de#c-h-robinson#freight-demand#trucking-market
Procurement
ModerateJul 1, 2026

Diesel Prices Fall While Futures Rally: What It Means for Freight

Retail diesel prices have declined for eight consecutive weeks, with the Department of Energy reporting a price of $4.668/gallon as of early July, a dramatic 97.2 cent drop from the May 4 peak of $5.6

FreightWaves#diesel-pricing#fuel-surcharge#crude-oil-market