XPO grows service center network to 300 sites

The LTL carrier said its new facilities will expand its capacity in the metro areas of Phoenix and Kansas City. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 6, 2026

Top trucking conferences and events in 2027

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

By David Taube • Oct. 6, 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

Trimac opens ISO tank depot in Houston’s chemical corridor

The Pasadena, Texas, facility builds on the carrier’s Gulf Coast expansion following its acquisition of Service Transport Co. last year.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 6, 2026

IMC Logistics orders 50 Tesla Semis

The equipment includes standard- and long-range models that will be delivered in Q4, the company told Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • Oct. 5, 2026

Einride taps Nvidia to scale autonomous trucking

The AV trucking company will adapt Nvidia’s Hyperion platform, built largely for passenger vehicles, to handle heavy-duty freight.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 2, 2026

Circle Logistics targets food and beverage shippers in reefer LTL service expansion

The 3PL says it’s recruiting frozen food producers and matching them with consolidated cold chain capacity, entirely through brokerage.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 1, 2026

Amazon rolls out new capabilities for bulky package shippers

The company unveiled upgrades for large item deliveries such as pre-negotiated LTL rates and regional delivery pricing during Accelerate 2026.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 30, 2026

Trucking fleets repurpose diesel tractors with swappable electric batteries

New businesses such as powertrain converter Janus Electric are moving farther into U.S. markets, including California and Texas.

By David Taube • Sept. 30, 2026

Anderson Trucking raising pay for flatbed drivers by 10 cents per mile

The Minnesota-based carrier's latest wage hike is part of a growing wave of companies making similar moves amid a tightening supply of drivers.  

By Larry Avila • Sept. 30, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 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

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