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    Trucks, trailers, tonnage: Trucking Dive’s data hub shows the state of the industry

    Sky-high diesel prices retreated by nearly 15 cents nationally to $6.38 per gallon as of Sept. 28.

    Updated Oct. 2, 2026
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    Retrieved from Janus Electric/LinkedIn on September 30, 2026
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    Trucking fleets repurpose diesel tractors with swappable electric batteries

    New businesses such as powertrain converter Janus Electric are moving farther into U.S. markets, including California and Texas.

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    Anderson Trucking raising pay for flatbed drivers by 10 cents per mile

    The Minnesota-based carrier's latest wage hike is part of a growing wave of companies making similar moves amid a tightening supply of drivers.  

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    Businessman allegedly bilked trucking investors of $105.9M

    Georgia-based businesses AKL Transport and Southern Truck Leasing carried out a Ponzi scheme, according to federal complaints.

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    Amazon rolls out new capabilities for bulky package shippers

    The company unveiled upgrades for large item deliveries such as pre-negotiated LTL rates and regional delivery pricing during Accelerate 2026.

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    Bulk carrier constraints pinch multiple markets

    Lead times in the mode have increased from 24-72 hours to seven-10 days, a Q3 Uber Freight report noted.

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    Kodiak targets year-end driverless launch on Dallas-Houston lane with Ikea

    The company plans to launch the unsupervised long-haul service along a 219-mile stretch of Interstate 45. 

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    Old Dominion Freight Line names new board member

    Former Waste Connections CEO Worthing Jackman has joined the company as an independent director.

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    Kodiak AI partners with PrePass to enhance inspection process

    The collaboration is another step toward commercial deployment by the end of 2026 for the self-driving tech developer.

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    Shippers are exploring port-to-inland transit to de-risk supply chains

    Inland routes offer a stable alternative to heavily utilized routes, according to APM Terminals Mobile managing director Brian Harold.

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    Leasing provider adds 3K trailers, anticipating greater demand

    Transportation Equipment Network is expanding its offerings in the U.S. and Canada ahead of a peak season that is running earlier and with tighter capacity than recent years.

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    Shipment fluctuations vary across LTL carriers in mid-Q3 updates

    Saia and XPO both reported increases in volume for August, while other carriers reported decreases.

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    Landstar buys 2,000 new dry van trailers as maintenance costs climb

    The company is replacing aging equipment after higher trailer upkeep pushed up its other operating costs in 2025 and again this year.

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    Shippers’ coalition orders 2,500 Class 8 electric trucks

    Tesla will be the primary OEM for the order, with Volvo, Kenworth and RIDE available as secondary options for custom needs.

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    Oregon adds PrePass weigh station bypass tech

    As part of the system, truckers in Oregon will gain efficiencies through reduced downtime, according to the business and state.

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    TFI International to add investment executive to board

    Steve Mayer, president of financial firm Greenhill Canada, will join as a director in late October.

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    Roehl Transport to boost driver pay by up to 11%, exec says

    Additionally, owner-operators and lease operators will receive a “significant compensation increase,” the carrier said.

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    Old Dominion announces 4.9% general rate increase

    The increase, which applies to a selection of services, is effective Oct. 5.

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    UP, NS merger: STB denies shippers’ calls for dismissal

    Trade associations representing chemical and fertilizer shippers, among others, say the merger could negatively impact competition.

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    FMCSA preps for flexible driving hour pilot expansion

    Nine drivers from three motor carriers participated in each of the six-week pre-tests for the Flexible Sleeper Berth and Split Duty Period pilot programs earlier this year.

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    SC Ports, Norfolk Southern’s intermodal service grows Southeast reach

    The daily rail service to Huntsville, Alabama, extends the Port of Charleston's connectivity to more markets, including Middle Tennessee.

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    Texas carrier files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    Xoco Transport, based in the border city of Hidalgo, reported $2.2 million in assets and $3.3 million in liabilities.

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    Hub Group anticipates operating loss for H1 2026

    Costs tied to the transportation and logistics firm’s work to restate its financials going back three years is contributing to the hit, the company said. 

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    Florida-based carrier files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    Expedite Express projected it has over four dozen creditors with total liabilities estimated at $50,000 or less.

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    Forum Mobility to open 4 more truck charging sites in California

    Development is ramping up for locations in Oakland, Ontario and Rancho Dominguez.