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. 31, 2025

Aurora adds second driverless route in Texas

The 600-mile route from Fort Worth to El Paso sometimes has staffing challenges, Aurora said, creating an opportunity for the company.

Volvo Group cuts North America forecast by 10K trucks

As customers remain cautious and new tariffs take effect next month, more adjustments may come, per executives. 

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

California disputes federal funding threat of $158M

The FMCSA also said the state’s CDL program could be banned if the state fails to properly check lawful immigration status in new commercial licenses and renewals.

Ryder sales growth offset by muted rental demand

While the company reported a 1% increase in operating revenue, muted equipment needs reflected weak market conditions.

XPO to record $35M cost over inherited legal issue

The disclosure signals an end to a case that has moved back and forth in Oregon courts for over a decade.

Dry van rates remain stagnant, prolonging slump

The freight cycle has essentially been put on pause, DAT’s chief of analytics said Oct. 13.

Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%

The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

DSV seeks to sell USA Truck

Its Schenker U.S. road operations, acquired this year, cost the company $14 million in its most recent quarter.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AAA Cooper brand to extend to LTL affiliates

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

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.

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.

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.

Forward Air CIO resigns

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

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.

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

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

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.