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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 Oct. 24, 2025
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    LTL, truckload market see positive signs in a soft environment

    Even with encouraging indicators, truckload carriers still face excess capacity and depressed rates, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

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    3 cargo theft risks carriers face

    Establishing clearer guidelines through industry collaboration is key to addressing the crime, said Danielle Spinelli, an account executive at Descartes.

    Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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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 Oct. 27, 2025
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    Excluding LTL rebrand, Knight-Swift Q3 operating income improves

    A rebranding of DHE Transportation and Midwest Motor Express had a $28.8 million impairment charge.

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    Montgomery Transport in default of $25M in loans, banks’ lawsuit says

    The shutdown came after a potential sale of the company did not come to fruition, according to a complaint.

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    Texas-based logistics company accused of age discrimination

    Gamer Logistics fired at least one person and refused to hire applicants age 65 or older, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged in a complaint.

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    JB Hunt truckload revenue rises despite sluggish demand

    Despite the higher profits in the segment, the carrier’s revenue per load dropped, per a securities filings.

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    Old Dominion Freight Line plans 4.9% rate increase

    The change will occur Nov. 3 due to factors such as rising costs in real estate, new equipment and employee compensation packages, the LTL carrier said.

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    AAA Cooper brand to extend to LTL affiliates

    DHE and MME will take on the ACT brand, further signaling the carriers’ sweeping, unified network.

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    What tools does Trump have to impose tariffs?

    Use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will soon face Supreme Court review. Here are other mechanisms the president can use to hike duties.

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    US formalizes tariffs on heavy-duty trucks

    A 25% duty on trucks will begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers may qualify for cost offsets.

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    Shippers expect a holiday peak season despite frontloading efforts: JB Hunt

    A large amount of freight that was imported to avoid tariffs still hasn’t moved through the inland supply chain, per its EVP of sales and marketing.

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    Forward Air CIO resigns

    Joseph Tomasello sent the company his resignation notice on Oct. 10, effective Oct. 13.

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    FMCSA withholds around $41M in funding from California

    The federal government said the Golden State is refusing to actively enforce an English language proficiency policy with commercial drivers.

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    Wabash turns $462M adverse verdict into $30M payout

    Insurance will cover additional costs in the settlement, a court filing said.

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    Arkansas DOT plans AI upgrades to accelerate checkpoints

    The state is investing $2.7 million to deploy mainline sorter systems on two key entry points to process higher truck volumes.

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    ATA calls for more English testing, tougher CDL requirements

    The trucking group sent a letter to legislators, stressing road safety and protection of U.S. commercial activity.

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    Cargo thieves stole over $16M from surveyed motor carriers in 2023: ATRI

    The survey was part of a broader analysis into the impact of cargo theft on trucking, which ultimately found the industry could be losing billions of dollars annually due to the problem.

    Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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    Some LTL producer prices record biggest rise in years

    “2025 is pacing to be an above-average year for PPI growth,” C.H. Robinson noted in a monthly report.

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    Trucking execs expect more M&A, cost-saving measures

    Werner Enterprises and Bay and Bay Transportation stakeholders shared similarly cautious 12-month outlooks at the FTR Transportation Conference.

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    Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls

    The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.

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    Ryder opens Tennessee facility as it chases growing demand

    The logistics firm is responding to increased logistics, manufacturing and fulfillment investments in the Nashville area.

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    Trucking market exits outweigh entrants in Q3, suggesting possible tightening

    September data from the FMCSA showed a significant drop in new carriers entering the market, but a calendar quirk might explain the dip.

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    Volvo packs more than 40 load boards into one

    Through Load Finder, Volvo Trucks North America is aggregating data into a single platform, helping its customers tackle empty miles and save time.