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(168 articles)ODFL Reports Strong August Operating Metrics
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), one of North America's largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, reported positive operating metrics for August, signaling continued resilience in the trucking sect
XPO August Tonnage Growth Tracks Q3 Guidance Amid Manufacturing Recovery
XPO Logistics delivered August operational metrics that support its mid-single-digit tonnage growth guidance for the third quarter, reinforcing positive momentum in the less-than-truckload (LTL) freig
RXO Expands Carrier Access: 1.7M Trucks for EPG Members
RXO has announced a significant network expansion initiative that will provide epg members with access to approximately 1.7 million trucks, substantially broadening their carrier options and freight m
Saia's August Tonnage Growth Accelerates Amid Easier Comparisons
Saia Inc., a major less-than-truckload carrier, posted accelerating tonnage growth in August with an 8.7% year-over-year increase driven by easier prior-year comparisons and a robust rate environment.
EPA DEF Rule Comments Close: What's Next for Truck Operators?
The EPA has closed its public comment period on a proposed rule that would fundamentally reshape how diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems function on heavy-duty trucks and nonroad equipment. The centerp
Transporters Face Fuel Crunch Amid Union Levy Relief Demands
India's transportation sector is facing a significant fuel availability crisis, with unions mobilizing to demand relief measures from government on fuel levies. This bottleneck comes at a time when fr
DOT Shuts Down 110 CDL Schools Over English Proficiency Fraud
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced an emergency shutdown of 110 commercial driver training schools, with Texas and Pennsylvania each accounting for 13 affected facilities. The federal act
Mubadala Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Arrive Logistics
Mubadala Capital, the investment arm of the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, has acquired a majority stake in Arrive Logistics, a US-based freight brokerage firm. This transaction represents a signifi
Transportation 2026: LANG WILLIAMS Previews Logistics Innovation
LANG WILLIAMS presents a forward-looking perspective on the transportation and logistics industry heading into 2026, offering insights into emerging trends and technological shifts that will reshape s
Freight Brokerage Market Shows Continued Recovery Signs
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has released findings indicating sustained recovery momentum in the freight brokerage sector, signaling improved market conditions for logistics ser
DOT Shuts Down 110 Truck Schools in CDL Fraud Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched an unprecedented enforcement surge targeting systemic fraud in commercial driver licensing (CDL), removing 110 driving schools from federal registry
Fifth Circuit Ruling Expands Carrier Liability—Industry Fights Back
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decision that fundamentally challenges how liability flows through freight networks, threatening to hold primary carriers like Penske Logistics responsi
Logistics Owner Arrested for Hiring Undocumented Truck Driver
A logistics company owner in South Africa has been arrested for hiring an undocumented foreign national as a truck driver, highlighting growing enforcement of labor and immigration regulations in the
Trump Admin Reverses Engine Rules, Gives Truck Makers Design Freedom
The Trump administration has initiated a significant reinterpretation of how federal fuel-efficiency standards apply to commercial trucks, fundamentally shifting regulatory authority from component-le
TFI International Stock: Transportation Sector Recovery Opportunity
This article examines TFI International (TSX:TFII), a major North American transportation and logistics company, as a potential catalyst for renewed investor interest in the transportation sector. The
US Diesel Hits $5.62/gal: 53% YoY Rise Strains Supply Chains
Diesel fuel prices in the United States have climbed to $5.62 per gallon, representing a dramatic 53% increase compared to the same period a year earlier. This sharp escalation in fuel costs is creati
Mullen Group Strengthens Logistics Network Amid Market Demands
Mullen Group, a major Canadian transportation and logistics provider, is evaluating strategic options to strengthen and expand its transportation network to better serve market demands. This article e
Freight Industry Must Expand Women's Career Visibility
The freight and trucking industry faces a critical messaging challenge: it remains unable to attract and retain adequate female talent because its career promotion efforts are too narrow and tradition
Trucking Credit Strengthens as BMO Reports Lower Loan Distress
BMO's third-quarter earnings reveal meaningful improvement in trucking credit conditions, with provisions for credit losses falling to their lowest level since Q1 2023 and gross impaired loans declini
Cargo Security Alone Insufficient: Driver Protection Emerges as Critical Supply Chain
The logistics industry has historically prioritized cargo security as the primary concern in supply chain protection protocols, but emerging evidence suggests this approach is incomplete and potential
ATA President Chris Spear Departs After 10 Years
Chris Spear has departed from his role as president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), effective immediately, marking a significant transition for the trucking industry's primary adv
REPOWR & ATBS Partner to Expand Trailer Access for Owner-Operators
REPOWR, a Chattanooga-based on-demand trailer marketplace, has partnered with American Truck Business Services (ATBS) to create an integrated platform that addresses a critical pain point for independ
RoadOne Acquires Higgins Transport Service in SC Consolidation
RoadOne has completed an acquisition of Higgins Transport Service, a South Carolina-based carrier, marking another consolidation move within the fragmented trucking industry. This transaction reflects
Saia Awards 2026 Student Scholarships to Build Trucking Workforce
Saia, a major less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has announced recipients of its 2026 student scholarship program, underscoring the logistics industry's ongoing challenge to attract and develop talent
RoadOne Acquires Higgins Transport Service in Trucking M&A
RoadOne has completed an acquisition of Higgins Transport Service, marking another consolidation move in the fragmented North American trucking industry. This transaction expands RoadOne's operational
XPO Upgraded to BB+ by S&P as LTL Market Strengthens
XPO Logistics achieved a notable credit rating upgrade from S&P Global, moving its issuer credit rating from BB to BB+, signaling improved financial health in the less-than-truckload (LTL) sector. Whi
Schneider Leader Wins 2026 Women in Supply Chain Award
Schneider, a major player in dedicated transportation, has had a leader recognized as a 2026 Women in Supply Chain award recipient. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to advancing fe
GXO Logistics Aborts Sale: What's Next for Contract Logistics?
GXO Logistics' aborted sale in October 2024 has left the pure-play contract logistics operator navigating significant strategic uncertainty. While XPO Logistics—GXO's former parent that retained North
FBI Investigates $M Tax Fraud Targeting 26+ Independent Truck Drivers
The FBI has indicted Georgia tax preparer Diane Marie Poe on 54 counts of fraud targeting independent truck drivers who entrusted her company, Genuine Financial Services, with critical financial opera
Fleet Maintenance Costs Rise 8.6%: AI Data Tools Cut Costs 15-20%
Fleet maintenance costs have surged 8.6% according to recent ATRI data, driven by tariff-induced parts inflation, persistent technician shortages, and extended equipment replacement cycles. The trucki
J.B. Hunt Marks 65 Years as Leading U.S. Freight Carrier
J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced its 65th anniversary, marking six and a half decades of operations in the North American freight transportation market. This milestone reflects the company's sus
FTR Trucking Index Shows Sustained Growth in Market Conditions
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index continues to signal positive momentum in the trucking and freight transportation market, reflecting underlying strength in freight demand and carrier utilization. This
Trimble Reports 5% Transportation Revenue Gain Amid Freight Recovery
Trimble, a major supply chain and transportation software provider, reported a 5% increase in transportation revenue, marking what company executives characterize as emerging "green shoots" in the fre
Driver Shortage Tightens Trucking Capacity as J.B. Hunt Ramps Recruitment
J.B. Hunt's management has signaled that the freight industry is entering early recovery, but a hardening driver market threatens to cap upside potential. Driver recruitment needs have reached their h
Post-Montgomery Fraud Shifts: Brokers Harden Carrier Vetting
The freight brokerage industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how it approaches carrier fraud prevention, driven by legal precedent and market maturation. Sean Dehan of Truckstop outlines how
Trimble Reports Freight Recovery Signs; Q2 Revenue Up 5%
Trimble's second-quarter earnings reveal a potential inflection point for the freight technology sector following a four-year downturn. The company's transportation and logistics division posted 5% or
Covenant Logistics Poised to Benefit as Freight Volumes Rebound
Covenant Logistics faces a potentially positive outlook as freight volumes begin to improve across North American transportation markets. The article examines whether the company can capitalize on thi
Expedite Carrier OVN LLC Named to 2026 Inc. 5000 List
OVN LLC, an expedite carrier specializing in time-sensitive freight, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. This recognition reflects broader strengt
Michigan Shuts Down Truck Driving School in Federal CDL Fraud Crackdown
Michigan regulators have suspended Northern Michigan University's truck driving school following an investigation that uncovered serious violations in student permitting, training documentation, and r
Werner Enterprises Named 2026 Quality Award Winner
Werner Enterprises has been recognized as a 2026 Quality Award winner by supply chain professionals, highlighting the company's commitment to operational excellence and service standards. This recogni
Trucking Companies Thrive During Freight Recession Through Strategy
The trucking industry has endured a sustained freight recession spanning multiple years, creating significant headwinds for capacity, rates, and carrier profitability. However, a subset of trucking co
J.B. Hunt Marks 65 Years as Major U.S. Freight Leader
J.B. Hunt Transport Services marked its 65th anniversary, reflecting six decades of continuous operations in the North American freight industry. This milestone underscores the company's longevity and
J.B. Hunt Marks 65 Years Leading American Freight
J.B. Hunt Transport Services is commemorating 65 years in the freight and logistics industry, marking a significant milestone in American transportation history. This anniversary reflects the company'
J.B. Hunt Marks 65 Years as Multimodal Transport Pioneer
J.B. Hunt Transport Services commemorated its 65th anniversary by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell, underscoring the company's evolution from a small regional trucking operation founded in 1961 to one
J.B. Hunt Marks 65 Years as Major U.S. Freight Carrier
J.B. Hunt Transport Services is commemorating 65 years of operations as one of North America's largest trucking and logistics providers. This milestone marks the company's sustained presence and opera
Police Recover $800K in Stolen Computer Equipment and Trailers
Peel Regional Police in Brampton, Ontario recovered nearly $800,000 in stolen assets during an investigation that began as a missing-trailer case but uncovered multiple unrelated thefts. The recovery
TFI International Faces Freight Downturn: Can It Adapt?
TFI International, one of North America's largest transportation and logistics providers, faces intensifying pressures from a freight market downturn that is reshaping demand patterns and pricing dyna
Road Freight Market to 2035: Growth Trends & Forecasts
This market research report projects road freight transportation trends through 2035, providing supply chain professionals with long-term visibility into one of the most critical logistics segments. R
TP Freight Halts Operations Over Payroll Crisis, Workers Owed Weeks
TP Freight, a freight transportation provider, has halted operations while owing employees multiple weeks of unpaid wages—a significant operational failure that disrupts regional freight capacity and
Fleet Safety Takes Center Stage at RFA Industry Forum
The Road Freight Association (RFA) has convened industry stakeholders to address fleet safety as a critical operational priority. This forum represents a coordinated effort within the trucking and log