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Kodiak targets year-end driverless launch on Dallas-Houston lane with Ikea
The company plans to launch the unsupervised long-haul service along a 219-mile stretch of Interstate 45.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 29, 2026 -
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Bulk carrier constraints pinch multiple markets
Lead times in the mode have increased from 24-72 hours to seven-10 days, a Q3 Uber Freight report noted.
By David Taube • Sept. 29, 2026 -
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Kodiak AI partners with PrePass to enhance inspection process
The collaboration is another step toward commercial deployment by the end of 2026 for the self-driving tech developer.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 28, 2026 -
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Shippers are exploring port-to-inland transit to de-risk supply chains
Inland routes offer a stable alternative to heavily utilized routes, according to APM Terminals Mobile managing director Brian Harold.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 28, 2026 -
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Landstar buys 2,000 new dry van trailers as maintenance costs climb
The company is replacing aging equipment after higher trailer upkeep pushed up its other operating costs in 2025 and again this year.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 25, 2026 -
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Leasing provider adds 3K trailers, anticipating greater demand
Transportation Equipment Network is expanding its offerings in the U.S. and Canada ahead of a peak season that is running earlier and with tighter capacity than recent years.
By David Taube • Sept. 25, 2026 -
Retrieved from Tesla on September 23, 2026
Shippers’ coalition orders 2,500 Class 8 electric trucks
Tesla will be the primary OEM for the order, with Volvo, Kenworth and RIDE available as secondary options for custom needs.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 24, 2026 -
Courtesy of the Oregon Department of Transportation
Oregon adds PrePass weigh station bypass tech
As part of the system, truckers in Oregon will gain efficiencies through reduced downtime, according to the business and state.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 23, 2026 -
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UP, NS merger: STB denies shippers’ calls for dismissal
Trade associations representing chemical and fertilizer shippers, among others, say the merger could negatively impact competition.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 22, 2026 -
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Old Dominion announces 4.9% general rate increase
The increase, which applies to a selection of services, is effective Oct. 5.
By David Taube • Sept. 21, 2026 -
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SC Ports, Norfolk Southern’s intermodal service grows Southeast reach
The daily rail service to Huntsville, Alabama, extends the Port of Charleston's connectivity to more markets, including Middle Tennessee.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 21, 2026 -
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Forum Mobility to open 4 more truck charging sites in California
Development is ramping up for locations in Oakland, Ontario and Rancho Dominguez.
By David Taube • Sept. 17, 2026 -
Courtesy of Port of Los Angeles
San Pedro Ports seek zero-emission truck usage boost via new incentive program
The proposed program would pay up to $36,000 per year for qualifying trucks that operate at the port complex.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 17, 2026 -
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Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association seeks clarity on NOx rule amendments
The group said its members are seeking to finalize model year 2027 products before new standards take effect.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 14, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Kooner Fleet Management SolutionsThe fleet maintenance maturity curve: Moving from break-fix to proactive operations
See where your fleet sits on the maintenance maturity curve and how to improve your operation.
By Michael Quimby, Chief Operating Officer, Kooner Fleet Management Solutions • Sept. 14, 2026 -
Courtesy of Google
Google helps deploy 25 electric trucks in Texas as part of alliance
The tech giant is joining a coalition working to accelerate electric carrier Nevoya’s deployment on a Dallas and Houston lane.
By David Taube • Sept. 11, 2026 -
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JB Hunt streamlines customer-support processes with AI tools
After fine-tuning its technology with the carrier for more than a year, start-up tech firm Overroute is now seeking opportunities with other companies.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2026 -
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Anderson Trucking Service appoints chief information officer
Tracy Koenig will guide the carrier’s efforts to identify technology that supports customer and driver success, per a company announcement.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 9, 2026 -
Courtesy of PlusAI
PlusAI plans merger with Texas Ventures Acquisition
The autonomous tech firm found another combination partner to go public after a previous attempt ended in April.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Port of New York, New Jersey to launch $39M ZEV voucher program
In a parallel move, another outreach will give $5 million toward new charging stations.
By David Taube • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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California legislators OK heavy-duty zero-emission truck pricing disclosure
OEMs will have to provide a manufacturer’s suggested retail price to maintain state incentive eligibility, per the bill.
By David Taube • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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Coalition aims for zero-emission I-5 truck corridor
West Coast states will collaborate with Canada and Mexico to establish a charging network for electric commercial vehicles along the north-south highway.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 31, 2026 -
Retrieved from Schneider National
Carriers limit outsourcing amid shortage of drayage drivers
Keeping drayage operations in house can be a meaningful competitive advantage in the current labor environment, according to JB Hunt EVP and President of Intermodal Darren Field.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 31, 2026 -
Provided by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association
Missouri kicks off truck parking expansion project along I-70
The federally funded effort will add 255 spots for truckers to park along the heavily traveled east-west state freight corridor by late 2028.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 28, 2026 -
Provided by Calder Capital
‘A real foothold in the Southeast’: Behnke Dedicated & Logistics buys AG Freight
The Michigan-based 3PL’s CEO said the purchase of a truckload, LTL and drayage service provider expands the company’s market reach, giving access to a manufacturing hub and inland port.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 27, 2026
