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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.

    Updated 23 hours ago
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    Knight-Swift CEO notes organic market growth appeal in LTL

    “Our entry into the LTL industry and subsequent expansion over the past few years is just the beginning,” Adam Miller said.

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    Deep Dive

    Key trucking voices note possible market lift, limitations for 2026

    The industry could undergo incremental or inflationary upticks in freight demand, with federal policies at the forefront, analysts said.

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    Photo obtained from PGT Trucking

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    PGT Trucking president takes on added role at specialized brand

    Gregg Troian will take over the freight brokerage PGT Services.

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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.

    Updated 22 hours ago
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    CH Robinson AI agents fast-track responses in missed LTL pickups

    The technology is saving over 350 hours of manual work per day, the business said.

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    Front-line supervisors are often promoted without leadership skills, Gallup says

    Employees tend to “rise to a level of respective incompetence,” being promoted “until their performance declines,” a report found.

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    Knight-Swift’s intermodal segment nearly broke even in Q4

    The carrier credited the improvement to increased revenue per load and cost reductions.

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    Trump threatens 100% tariff to stymie Canada-China trade pact

    The president said the levy on Canada imports would go into effect immediately should the country consummate a preliminary trade agreement with China announced earlier this month.

    Updated Jan. 26, 2026
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    Obtained from the Minnesota Department of Transportation 

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    Minnesota targets tech upgrades for parking areas

    State funding will upgrade parking system sensors and improve safety at seven state rest stops. 

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    LinkEx rebrands to Saia Logistics

    The move seeks to improve customer experience and better promote the services of the business and its parent company.

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    Congress advances transportation funding bill

    The legislation largely maintains funding for public transportation and earmarks $200 million to address truck parking. 

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    Knight-Swift Q4 TL operating income nosedives 72%

    The driving factor in the setback, a rebrand and restructuring with Abilene Motor Express, is nevertheless realizing efficiencies, the company said.

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    Echo Global Logistics set to acquire ITS Logistics

    The combination, expected to close in the first half of 2026, will create a 3PL with estimated revenues of $5.4 billion.

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    Trump reverses tariff threat on European countries

    U.S. President Donald Trump said the levies scheduled to begin Feb. 1 were unnecessary after reaching a framework deal with NATO regarding Greenland.  

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    ATA driver compensation study seeks carrier responses

    Fleets can complete the American Trucking Associations online survey by March 30.

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    JB Hunt’s Q4 intermodal operating income rises 16% YoY

    Although the segment posted strong quarterly results, revenues for its largest business unit fell 3% to $1.55 billion. 

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    FedEx Freight targets strategic density in spin-off

    “We believe door count — not terminal count — is the most relevant measure of our network capacity,” the business said in a key securities filing ahead of the June spinoff.

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    Southeastern Freight Lines names new cross-border Mexico partner

    The arrangement aligns with customers’ growing demand for reliable service in and out of Mexico, the LTL carrier noted.

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    State paid family leave benefit changes in 2026

    “First and foremost, employers need to be aware of where they have employees,” a member of the firm at Epstein Becker & Green said.

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    JB Hunt Q4 operating income jumps 19%

    The carrier credited revenue gains in truckload and dedicated contracted services for ending the year on a high note.

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    Abilene Motor Express brand to merge with sister company

    The carrier’s brand is merging under Swift Transportation, nearly eight years after Knight Transportation acquired the business.

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    Illinois-based carrier files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy

    The business has over $6.7 million in liabilities and $2 million in assets, according to a court filing.

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    Q&A

    ‘Bigger benefits’: Schneider National, Cowan set sights on growth

    In just over a year since the combination, both companies have seen how scale can open new business opportunities, according to executive Steve Wells.

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    Truckload Carriers Association plans to name new president soon

    The organization expects to introduce the new leader at its annual meeting Feb. 28 to March 3, according to outgoing President Jim Ward.