Data center construction helps flatbed trucking rates soar: DAT

“The spot market ... has been on fire for 18 months,” Principal Analyst Dean Croke said of the mode.

By David Taube • March 12, 2026

Fuel Transport expands fleet footprint in Toronto

The investment supports growing demand for cross-border services, according to the company. 

By Haley Cawthon • March 10, 2026

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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. 

By Trucking Dive staff

Trucking leaders see signs of supply rebalancing

Positive indicators include manufacturing improvements and tightening capacity, leaders noted during recent investor conferences.

By Larry Avila • March 9, 2026

ATRI calls on carriers to share driver pay, operational costs

For the first time, carriers that have participated for multiple years will have access to year-over-year comparisons.

By Haley Cawthon • March 6, 2026

FMCSA at last drops permanent rear-impact guard labeling requirement

For years, industry groups called for change. That's finally slated to happen, effective March 23.

By David Taube • March 5, 2026

Torc extends autonomous truck testing to Michigan

Self-driving Freightliner Cascadia trucks are now operating on public roads near Ann Arbor as the company pursues its 2027 market entry plans.

By Haley Cawthon • March 4, 2026

Ace Doran adds NHH Services equipment, staff as new division

The deal brings on 50 trucks, drivers and office personnel for the Ohio-based subsidiary of the Bennett Family of Companies.

By David Taube • March 4, 2026

Notorious Chicago interchange is now nation’s worst truck bottleneck: ATRI

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Metro Area secured four spots on the annual list of the 10-most congested roadways.

By Larry Avila • March 2, 2026

‘A continual focus’: How carriers navigate traffic bottlenecks

ABF Freight, ITS Logistics and Schneider National highlight tools, strategies and solutions to overcome transportation congestion.

By Larry Avila • March 2, 2026

Aurora focuses on Southwestern US driverless route growth

The company expects to have more than 200 autonomous trucks on the road by the end of the year.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 27, 2026

PAMT reports Q4 operating loss of $38.1M

Total loads in the carrier’s truckload operations fell 5.6% year over year. 

By Larry Avila • Feb. 24, 2026

Love’s will add 1,500 more truck parking spaces in 2026

The company’s $700 million national facility expansion and site update plan will grow its truck parking spaces for professional drivers to more than 50,000. 

By Larry Avila • Feb. 23, 2026

Ryder Q4 operating revenue flat year over year

CEO Robert Sanchez says the company’s balanced growth strategy has allowed it to work through the prolonged freight downturn.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 19, 2026

Weak LTL market shrinks TFI International LTL revenue

U.S. less-than-truckload revenue declined by 11% in Q4, but the company pointed to some early, encouraging signs in other segments.

By David Taube • Feb. 18, 2026

How a combined UP-NS railroad would alter market dynamics

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say a merger will increase competition between railroads as well as with trucks.

By Bill Stephens • Feb. 17, 2026

Werner restructures one-way truckload business, takes $44M charge

The company is narrowing its focus to specialized, higher-margin freight, including pharmaceuticals and technology.

By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 17, 2026

Maersk expands ground network with new Southern California hub

The logistics giant’s new facility adds 22 doors to expedite freight movement in and out of the region.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 13, 2026

EPA eliminates 2009 endangerment finding

Environmental Protection Agency head Lee Zeldin described the move as the largest deregulation in U.S. history.

By David Taube • Feb. 13, 2026

Paccar expects rebound in truck demand as it drops tariff surcharges

The manufacturer of Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks has seen order intake accelerate and margins increase following a challenging 2025.

By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 13, 2026

Wabash to idle Indiana, Minnesota plants, cut 270 jobs amid weak demand

The company expects to incur $16 million in upfront charges, but anticipates annual savings of roughly $10 million once the plants are idled.

By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 12, 2026

EPA to strike Obama-era pillar for truck emissions

The federal government will seek to cancel a 2009 scientific finding that’s served as the basis for emissions rules for truck manufacturers.

By David Taube • Feb. 11, 2026

WM to acquire Waste Resources in California

The company, which offers residential and commercial hauling to parts of Southern California, operates a fleet of 60 vehicles. 

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 10, 2026

Volvo Q4 truck orders fall 34% YoY in North America

The manufacturer anticipates weak Q1 deliveries as it continues to underutilize its capacity due to the ongoing freight recession.

By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 9, 2026

Old Dominion reports nearly 9% YoY drop in Q4 operating income

The company said the primary driver of the decline was a nearly 10% year-over-year decrease in shipments during the quarter. 

By Larry Avila • Feb. 6, 2026

Schneider National’s Q4 profits in intermodal up 5% YoY

While revenue in the segment fell 8%, quarterly income from operations rose $800,000 from a year ago.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 5, 2026