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(200 articles)Truck-as-a-Service Model Reshapes Fleet Finance Strategy
The trucking industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how fleets acquire and finance vehicles. Instead of purchasing trucks outright and managing separate financing, maintenance, insurance, and
Texas Judge Affirms $600M Nuclear Verdict Against C.H. Robinson
A Texas judge has affirmed a $604 million judgment against C.H. Robinson stemming from a March 2021 fatal accident that killed three persons, including a driver employed by carrier Lupus Superior. The
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
Drug Ring Exploited Unknowing Truckers: 45kg Cocaine Seizure
Law enforcement in Florida has dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking operation that exploited legitimate trucking companies to move cocaine from California to Florida. Operation Icebreaker resul
ATRI Names Page Siplon as Next President and COO
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has selected Page Siplon, a nationally recognized transportation executive with over 20 years of experience, to serve as its next president and ch
Regional Trucking and Logistics Firms Ranked by Size
The Business Journals has published a ranking of the region's largest trucking and logistics firms, providing a snapshot of industry consolidation and market leadership. This type of market analysis h
Mark Colson Appointed New ATA President and CEO
Mark Colson, president and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association since 2019, has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, effective December 1. This leaders
LTL Rates Hit 8-Year High in Q3, Expected to Rise Further
Less-than-truckload rates have hit new record highs in the third quarter and are projected to climb even further by year-end, according to the TD Cowen-AFS Freight Index. The rate-per-pound metric fin
Trinity Logistics Recognized Again as Top Company for Women
Trinity Logistics has been recognized for the eighth consecutive year as a Top Company for Women in Trucking. This sustained recognition reflects the company's ongoing commitment to creating an inclus
Freight Fraud Awareness Day 2026: Fighting Evolving Cargo Theft
Freight Fraud Awareness Day returns October 14 as cargo theft tactics evolve from physical theft to sophisticated digital deception and identity fraud. Industry advocates from Verified Carrier, Northl
Truck Driver Shortage Drives Delivery Delays Across U.S.
A shortage of truck drivers is intensifying delivery delays across the United States, affecting broad segments of the supply chain. This labor shortage creates operational challenges for shippers and
Supreme Court Ruling May Reduce Number of Trucking Carriers
Schneider executives have signaled that an upcoming Supreme Court ruling is expected to narrow the ranks of trucking carriers in the market. This regulatory development may reshape competitive dynamic
Trucking Group Opposes Manila Port Protest Over Cargo Disruptions
A trucking industry group has publicly opposed a protest at Manila port, citing cargo disruptions as a key concern. The disagreement highlights tension between labor actions and logistics operations,
IRU Pushes for Strict 30-Day Payment Limit in Transport
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is advocating for a strict 30-day maximum payment term requirement for transport services, addressing systemic cash flow challenges that plague the truckin
$5.8B Freight Brokerage Deal Reshapes Chicago Logistics Hub
A landmark $5.8 billion freight brokerage transaction is poised to create substantial ripple effects throughout Chicago's logistics ecosystem and the broader North American supply chain. This acquisit
CDL School Sues FMCSA Over Emergency Shutdown Evidence
Start CDL Inc., a New Jersey-based truck driving school, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the FMCSA's emergency removal from its training provider registry in August 2024. The school contends t
C.H. Robinson's North American Surface Strategy Shapes Market
This Q&A interview with Michael Castagnetto, President of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson, provides insight into one of the largest logistics providers' strategic positioning in
STG Logistics Appoints UPS Freight Veteran as New CEO
STG Logistics has appointed a former UPS Freight executive to the CEO role as part of a broader leadership restructuring. This move signals the company's intent to strengthen operational performance a
Diesel Crunch Could Drive Up Freight Costs for CFOs
A looming diesel supply shortage is poised to create significant pressure on corporate procurement budgets as transportation costs rise across trucking and intermodal networks. This supply constraint
C.H. Robinson-RXO Deal Signals Wave of Brokerage Consolidation
The proposed combination of C.H. Robinson and RXO represents a watershed moment for the North American freight brokerage industry, signaling potential acceleration in consolidation activity. This deal
Supreme Court Rejects Trucking Company's Challenge to Union Vote
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review Garten Trucking's challenge to an NLRB order requiring the Virginia-based paper product hauler to negotiate with the Association of Western Pulp and Paper
CH Robinson's $5.8B RXO Acquisition Reshapes Freight Brokerage
CH Robinson announced a $5.8 billion enterprise-value acquisition of RXO, marking a significant consolidation move in the freight brokerage sector. The deal represents a major strategic bet on industr
RICO Suit Against Major Brokers Tests Limits of Trucking Competition Law
Six independent trucking companies have filed a civil RICO lawsuit against freight brokers C.H. Robinson and Total Quality Logistics, claiming the brokers captured market share by routing loads to car
Old Dominion, Daylight Transport Win Top LTL Survey Honors Again
Old Dominion and Daylight Transport have secured top positions in a recent LTL (less-than-truckload) industry survey, reinforcing their status as market leaders in regional freight transportation. Thi
Military Freight Load Assignment: Clarity on Carrier Responsibility
This article addresses a critical operational question in military freight logistics: determining which carrier actually holds responsibility for a military load during transport. The piece examines t
Diesel Price Surge Squeezes Freight Industry Margins
Diesel price increases are creating significant margin compression across the freight and logistics industry, affecting carriers' profitability and operational decisions. This cost escalation comes at
TFI Eyes M&A in LTL and Logistics Amid Market Consolidation
TFI International, a major transportation and logistics provider, is actively evaluating merger and acquisition opportunities within the less-than-truckload (LTL) and broader logistics sectors. This s
CH Robinson Hit with RICO Complaint Over Carrier Fraud
On September 23, six family-owned trucking companies filed a RICO complaint against CH Robinson and Total Quality Logistics in the Eastern District of Texas, alleging wire fraud, forced labor, and use
Top 20 Trucking Companies in the USA: Freight and Logistics Guide
This article provides a curated list of the top 20 trucking companies operating in the United States, focusing on their freight and logistics capabilities. The ranking likely considers factors such as
Hub Group Appoints 4 New Directors in Major Board Overhaul
Hub Group, a major transportation and logistics company, has announced the appointment of four new directors as part of a significant board restructuring. This governance action reflects the company's
Zipp Express and Flanagan-White merge in regional expansion deal
Zipp Express and Flanagan-White have announced a merger that combines their regional transportation operations into a single, more capable entity. This deal represents a consolidation trend among mid-
FMCSA Motus System Fixes Targeted Within Weeks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is racing to fix critical usability issues with its Motus registration system, which launched in May 2024 and has been widely considered problematic by
R&R CEO Files Chapter 11 as Logistics Collapse Deepens
Richard Francis, CEO of the defunct R&R Family of Companies, has filed for personal Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida on September 22, adding legal complexity to an already troubled financia
CH Robinson Faces Racketeering Suit Over Carrier Award Process
CH Robinson, the country's largest freight broker, faces a federal racketeering complaint filed by six family-owned trucking companies over the integrity of its Carrier of the Year awards program. The
Major RICO Case Against CH Robinson and TQL: What Carriers Allege
Six carriers have filed a significant RICO complaint against CH Robinson and TQL in East Texas federal court, alleging coordinated anticompetitive practices and false advertising in the freight broker
LTL Carriers Show Mixed Shipment Trends in Mid-Q3
Mid-third quarter data reveals divergent shipment patterns across major Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers, signaling uneven demand recovery in the trucking sector. While some carriers report strength
AI adoption in trucking justified, justified: Expert insights
At the Trimble Insight conference in San Diego, logistics experts convened to discuss the legitimacy of artificial intelligence hype in the trucking industry. Lee Klaskow, senior analyst at Bloomberg,
CH Robinson faces racketeering suit from trucking firms
CH Robinson and Total Quality Logistics face a significant legal challenge from six trucking companies alleging systematic racketeering through the use of allegedly non-compliant carriers to win freig
IRS Per Diem Rates: Stability for Truckers, Increases for High-Cost Areas
The Internal Revenue Service announced fiscal year 2026 per diem rates with divergent outcomes for the trucking industry. Transportation-specific per diem allowances remain unchanged at $80 per day fo
Feds Charge Trucker in $105M Ponzi Scheme Targeting 765 Investors
Federal prosecutors have charged Kristopher Lunsford with operating a $105 million investment fraud scheme targeting hundreds of individuals seeking passive income through semi-truck leasing arrangeme
TFI International Adds Investment Executive to Board
TFI International, one of North America's largest transportation and logistics providers, has appointed an investment executive to its board of directors. This governance move reflects the company's s
FMCSA Restores In-Person Trucking Inspections After Remote Era
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a March 2025 directive ordering a return to mandatory in-person inspection practices for trucking companies, marking a significant operationa
US Freight Rates Surge as Capacity Crisis Intensifies
The US freight market is experiencing significant rate escalation driven by a structural capacity shortage in trucking and logistics infrastructure. This capacity crisis reflects persistent imbalances
LTL Carrier Shipment Volumes Show Mixed Q3 Trends
Less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers are experiencing uneven shipment volume trends in mid-Q3, with performance varying significantly across the sector. This divergence suggests a fractured demand envir
45 Mexican Truck Drivers Sue US Carriers Over Forced Labor Scheme
A expanding federal lawsuit now names 45 Mexican commercial drivers alleging coordinated forced-labor and trafficking schemes involving a California staffing firm and multiple US trucking companies. T
Sagepoint Logistics Expands with 60 RNG Trucks
Sagepoint Logistics announced a significant fleet expansion, adding 60 renewable natural gas (RNG) powered trucks to its operations. This move represents a doubling of the company's fleet capacity and
C.H. Robinson Escalates Broker Liability Fight to Congress
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest freight brokers, has escalated efforts to address broker liability issues by engaging directly with congressional representatives. This move indicates tha
Sagepoint Logistics Expands Fleet with 60 RNG Trucks
Sagepoint Logistics has announced a significant fleet expansion, adding 60 renewable natural gas (RNG)-powered trucks to double its operational capacity. This move reflects both the carrier's response
Old Dominion 4.9% GRI: LTL Carriers Accelerate Rate Hikes
Old Dominion Freight Line announced a 4.9% general rate increase (GRI) for its less-than-truckload services effective October 5, marking the second consecutive year of implementing the hike one month
Fuel Cost Spike Erodes Carrier Margins Across Trucking Industry
A sharp spike in diesel fuel costs is pressuring carrier margins across the trucking industry, with retail diesel prices rising 31% over a three-month period while wholesale prices climbed more than t