Landstar owner-operator count drops 10% YoY — and isn’t finished shrinking

The number of drivers leased to the company fell by 184 trucks in Q4 from the previous quarter, CEO Frank Lonegro said.

Trucking groups cheer Trump EPA’s review of emissions rules

The Biden administration’s GHG3 and NOx rules were unachievable on current timelines, industry groups said.

NMFTA aims to simplify freight classification with new tool

The ClassIT+ platform, coming this summer, contains several upgrades intended to ease changes for shippers and carriers.

EPA reconsiders auto, truck emissions requirements

The agency is reevaluating stricter rules for model-year 2027 cars and trucks set by the Biden administration.

Benore Logistic Systems adds 10 hydrogen trucks to fleet

The transportation provider’s Hyundai Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks are traveling on dedicated routes in Savannah, Georgia. 

Faster Labor Contracts Act garners bipartisan support

The bill, which would condense time between union votes and employer negotiations, marks a change in Republican attitudes on labor.

Blizzard halts Midwest trucking operations

Estes Express Lines, Saia, XPO, TForce Freight and Midwest Motor Express were affected by last week’s snowstorm.

Trump reverses Canada steel, aluminum tariff hike

A 25% tariff increase on the metal imports will still go into effect Wednesday, but that rate won’t double after Ontario backed off from imposing retaliatory energy tariffs.

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TFI scoops up another former Yellow terminal

The LTL carrier plans to add a small site in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to its network following the bankrupt company’s latest asset sale.

The Home Depot grows its flatbed distribution network

The company has three FDCs under construction with more in the pipeline, Senior EVP Ann-Marie Campbell said during its earnings call.

Former FHWA chief counsel picked as acting FMCSA chief

Adrienne Camire was appointed Friday as deputy administrator and acting administrator of the regulatory agency.

Tariffs create frenzy in cross-border trucking

Some customers have seen an increase in wait times at U.S.-Mexico border, while others are adjusting to avoid higher duties.

ABF Freight acquires 2 more Yellow terminals

The ArcBest-owned LTL carrier plans to spend $11.5M for properties in Washington and Colorado.

Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods

Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.

Cargo theft reaching record levels, prompting calls for congressional action

Carriers and shippers urged congress to combat the issue by stepping up enforcement and creating a task force.

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the White House will soon announce that all goods compliant with the trade deal could receive the same treatment.

Tariffs will have ‘direct and disproportionate’ effect on truckers, industry warns

New duties will impact 100,000 full-time truckers hauling 85% of cross-border Mexico shipments and 67% of Canada shipments, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear said.

5 ways truck brokers are using AI to boost efficiency

Companies like C.H. Robinson and ITS Logistics are turning to the technology to improve freight matching, trailer management and more.

Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs

Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week.

FedEx Freight expands South Dakota terminal

The Sioux Falls service center, located off Interstate 29, has 35% more capacity and a new fleet maintenance shop.

Only 1 in 3 women say they feel empowered to perform at their best

Less than 10% of women surveyed by HiBob said they have a formal mentor at work, compared to 15% of men.

Roadway safety requires traffic enforcement, infrastructure investments: House hearing

Safety advocates and local government officials joined members of Congress in calling for action to reduce traffic deaths in a House subcommittee hearing.

Bison adds barcode tech to give real-time freight updates

The carrier is continuing the rollout of Scanbot scanners across its operations, which began late last year.

Manufacturing is on the rebound, but tariffs threaten growth: PMI

Production and demand rose last month as customers rushed to put in new orders ahead of the Trump administration's levies. The bump, however, could prove short-lived as prices spike amid tariff-induced inflation. 

BMO transportation loan woes ease

But tariff threats are creating uncertainty for some customers across the bank’s businesses.