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Trucks, trailers, tonnage: Trucking Dive’s data hub shows the state of the industry
Five charts from leading industry sources capture high-level market data.
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US kicks off consultation process for USMCA review
Trucking executives have 45 days to submit comments evaluating the free trade agreement governing cross-border trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
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UP, NS intermodal service to connect western, southern markets
The railroad service aims to offer truck-competitive transit times for multiple industries, including automotive and consumer goods.
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Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.
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Consumer confidence falls on dimming outlook for labor market
“After months of a frozen job market with little hiring outside of healthcare, people now see more industries turning to layoffs,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.
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Some truckers project stability in 2025 despite economic cracks
Contract freight and load boards are still making business worthwhile, owners say.
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ZM Trucks launches US facility as EV incentives fade
The manufacturer says its commercialization strategy is focused on state-level programs that support fleet electrification, rather than federal funding.
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FedEx to levy 5.9% rate hike, higher surcharges in 2026
The announcement of the increases, which start on Jan. 5, comes as shippers are weathering elevated delivery costs.
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Nagle Cos. expands refrigerated trucking fleet with acquisition
The combined Ohio-based operation will have 115 tractors, 200 trailers and an expected annual revenue of about $45 million.
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Multiple LTL carriers report August volume declines
In contrast, ArcBest reported a 2% increase last month for its asset-based operating segment.
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Maverik expands cardless payment options
The retailer’s partnership with Piston lets professional drivers initiate a fuel payment via QR or authorization codes.
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AI plays hefty role in tackling cargo theft, Werner exec says
The company is leveraging the technology and other tools to combat and prevent theft.
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How a transcontinental railroad could speed up intermodal transfers
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their $85 billion combination would reduce crosstown truck transfers in Chicago that add cost, complexity and transit time.
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International, PlusAI testing autonomous routes with fleets
The OEM will haul loads using the AV firm’s technology along the Interstate 35 corridor in Texas with drivers initially onboard.
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Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November
The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.
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Commercial auto premiums rise 8.8% in Q2
Despite safety improvements, potentially pricey verdicts and settlements continue to pressure margins.
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Labor Department seeks to cancel 2024 independent contractor rule
Trucking groups representing large fleets and independent contractors alike have expressed their support for protecting the business model.
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Circle K grows fleet payment options
Convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard is partnering with Relay to add more than 500 truck-accessible locations to the fintech company’s network.
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Werner boasts of competitive advantage in Mexico as shipper investments rise
CEO Derek Leathers told investors the company's scale and knowledge of the country, plus his ability to speak Spanish, allow it to outcompete others for new business.
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Employers spend thousands of dollars training diesel techs, ATRI finds
The new report found that nearly 62% enter the field without any training — requiring an average of 357 training hours — but some are still lacking core skills.
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Global Critical Logistics gets new majority stakeholder
Providence Equity Partners has acquired a controlling interest in the third-party logistics provider from ATL Partners, who will retain a minority equity stake.
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Trump administration calls on SCOTUS to decide tariffs’ legality
The Solicitor General asked the court to decide by Sept. 10 whether to grant a review of an appellate court ruling that found President Donald Trump's global tariffs illegal.
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Ward opens larger Toledo terminal
The new service center has 52 dock doors and nearly 25,000 square feet.
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BMO transportation loan impairments fall from peak, bank says
Improvements in the bank’s transportation portfolio were in line with the C-suite’s expectations, executives said.
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Trucking execs have mixed projections for back half of 2025
In recent earnings calls, some executives suggested favorable conditions are in store for the rest of 2025. Other outlooks were more tempered.
