Volvo Autonomous Solutions moves closer to driverless truck operations

Head of On-Road Solutions Sasko Cuklev said he sees AVs potentially becoming a new mode of delivering freight.

By David Taube • Nov. 7, 2025

Paccar envisions ‘competitive leg up’ from Section 232 tariffs

CEO Preston Feight says domestic production could pay off as new trade rules take effect Nov. 1.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 7, 2025

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

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TFI operating income drops amid US woes

Challenges with the carrier’s OEM and federal government customers come from tariff policy and the congressional funding-based shutdown.

By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2025

Fed trims main rate by a quarter point

The central bank trimmed rates to a range between 3.75% to 4% in its second rate reduction this year.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 30, 2025

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.

By David Taube • Oct. 27, 2025

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.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 25, 2025

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.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025

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

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

By David Taube • Oct. 15, 2025

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.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 23, 2025

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.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 10, 2025

ITS Logistics expands DropFleet trailer service

Shippers are showing increased interest in the carrier’s hybrid capacity as more seek to integrate owned-assets and third-party equipment for optimized logistics.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 3, 2025

New public-private partnership pushes for freight modernization

The Advanced Freight Partners Group, led by the nonprofit organization Electrification Coalition, has 45 members representing industry and government.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 3, 2025

Trucking conferences to attend in 2026

Mark your travel calendar with this annual guide of events for trucking industry leaders and stakeholders.

By David Taube • Updated Oct. 3, 2025

Trump sets tariffs on trucks, pharmaceuticals, furniture

The new levies, ranging from 25% to 100%, will go into effect Oct. 1, the president said Thursday.

By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 25, 2025

Rental activity significantly drops: NPTC 2025 benchmarking survey

The decline reflects a more cautious approach from the trucking industry, an executive said.

By David Taube • Sept. 25, 2025

Gatik plans AV expansion in Canada

The company will deploy up to 50 autonomous trucks in partnership with retailer Loblaw, per a five-year deal from the two firms.

By David Taube • Sept. 23, 2025

Averitt orders 264 Volvo trucks amid uncertain environment

The trucks will be delivered this year — an unusual move when bigger fleets are normally looking much farther ahead, an executive for the OEM told Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • Sept. 17, 2025

ZM Trucks launches US facility as EV incentives fade

The manufacturer says its commercialization strategy is focused on state-level programs that support fleet electrification, rather than federal funding.

By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 15, 2025

Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November

The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2025

Employers spend thousands of dollars training diesel techs, ATRI finds

The new report found that nearly 62% enter the field without any training — requiring an average of 357 training hours — but some are still lacking core skills.

By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 8, 2025

August manufacturing activity flat as tariff uncertainty looms: PMI

Production fell 3.6 percentage points over the previous month, wiping out gains from new orders, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 2, 2025

AV firm Bot Auto aims for driverless deliveries in 2025

Manufacturer and industry partner Steves & Sons envisions initial autonomous routes connecting several key cities in Texas.

By David Taube • Aug. 25, 2025

Werner says shippers’ retention for dedicated services remains strong

The carrier’s dedicated business is well-positioned to meet shippers’ needs for reliability, Chris Neil, SVP of pricing and strategic planning, said at a recent conference.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 20, 2025

Truck manufacturers sue CARB over zero-emission vehicle plan

Four OEMs filed the lawsuit in a move to bring clarity regarding a state and federal conflict over which emissions regulations the companies must follow.

By David Taube • Aug. 12, 2025

Daimler Truck North America orders fall by more than 50% in Q2

The OEM expects to produce fewer trucks than previously projected, but even that forecast assumes a July uptick in ordering continues.

By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 7, 2025