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Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line
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 -
Retrived from Schneider National
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 -
Provided by ArcBest
ArcBest offsets freight recession pressures with new LTL customers
The company is leaning on new business to drive shipments as it waits for key industries like manufacturing to recover.
By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 4, 2026 -
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2026 federal spending bill provides $200M for truck parking
The American Transportation Research Institute found that the average truck driver spends about 56 minutes of drive time daily seeking a safe place to park.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 4, 2026 -
Provided by Schneider National
Schneider National’s Q4 income from operations falls 14%
However, the carrier’s truckload segment provided a silver lining by gaining nearly $50 million in new revenues from a year ago.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 3, 2026 -
Courtesy of Caterpillar
PMI expands in January, reaching highest point in four years
Orders and production drove the industry’s expansion, as businesses submitted requests to restock shelves or get ahead of tariffs, according to ISM’s survey respondents.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Key trucking trends and risks to follow in 2026
Learn how carriers are building resiliency as they seek signs for market recovery and regulatory clarity in this collection of Trucking Dive outlooks.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 2, 2026 -
Courtesy of Pilot
Pilot expands electric semi-truck charging plans
The travel center company plans to add Tesla chargers at around 20 locations across California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 2, 2026 -
Provided by PlusAI
PlusAI shores up OEM partnership ahead of public offering
Volkswagen subsidiary Traton Group commits $25 million to ramp up autonomous truck production.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 30, 2026 -
Provided by Schneider National
Deep DiveTrucking M&A outlook: Economy, technology and uncertainty may shape opportunistic deals
Analysts predict regional companies, LTL operators and pharmaceutical carriers are among the businesses that could see significant activity in 2026.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Werner Enterprises acquires FirstFleet for $283M in an all-cash deal
The deal grows the carrier’s dedicated trucking business and adds around 2,400 tractors and 11 strategically located properties throughout the U.S.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 28, 2026 -
Obtained from Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings
Knight-Swift’s intermodal segment nearly broke even in Q4
The carrier credited the improvement to increased revenue per load and cost reductions.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 26, 2026 -
Obtained from the Minnesota Department of Transportation
Minnesota targets tech upgrades for parking areas
State funding will upgrade parking system sensors and improve safety at seven state rest stops.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 23, 2026 -
Provided by J.B. Hunt Transport Services
JB Hunt’s Q4 intermodal operating income rises 16% YoY
Although the segment posted strong quarterly results, revenues for its largest business unit fell 3% to $1.55 billion.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 21, 2026 -
Obtained from Abilene Motor Express
Abilene Motor Express brand to merge with sister company
The carrier’s brand is merging under Swift Transportation, nearly eight years after Knight Transportation acquired the business.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 16, 2026 -
Provided by Schneider National
Q&A‘Bigger benefits’: Schneider National, Cowan set sights on growth
In just over a year since the combination, both companies have seen how scale can open new business opportunities, according to executive Steve Wells.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 15, 2026 -
Courtesy of USA Truck
USA Truck CEO, former execs privatize carrier
New owners have entered a deal to acquire the company from DSV.
By David Taube • Jan. 12, 2026 -
Courtesy of Kodiak AI
Kodiak AI boosts connectivity through Verizon partnership
The wireless carrier’s cellular and IoT capabilites are expected to improve communications in remote environments for the driverless technology company.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 8, 2026 -
Courtesy of ExxonMobil
US manufacturing activity drops to lowest point of 2025: PMI
Weak demand and tariff effects are weighing on companies as the U.S.’ recent military operation in Venezuela adds more uncertainty to the mix.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 7, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volvo Group
Volvo to open $37.7M regional distribution hub in Washington state
The truck manufacturer aims to optimize parts delivery for dealers in the U.S. Northwest and Western Canada.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 7, 2026 -
Courtesy of Trimac
Trimac begins Hyundai hydrogen truck pilot
The data collected will aid carriers in building knowledge of hydrogen systems.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 5, 2026 -
Courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin DOT seeks input to address state’s truck parking needs
Responding to drivers’ safety concerns, the study’s goals include collecting a variety of frontline and trucking industry perspectives and analysis of amenity needs.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 23, 2025 -
Courtesy of PlusAI
California may be close to lifting ban on driverless trucks
The state’s brief public comment period on revised rules to permit heavy-duty AV testing and deployment could suggest a willingness to proceed, a former FMCSA official said.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 18, 2025 -
Courtesy of PGT Trucking
PGT Trucking acquires second-generation Kansas business
The addition of Debrick Truck Line Co. brings PGT’s terminal network to 35 locations.
By David Taube • Dec. 16, 2025 -
Courtesy of Ryder System
Ryder opens metro Atlanta truck rental and serving facility
The logistics firm is expanding its maintenance and fleet solutions operations to meet increasing demand in high-growth markets.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 15, 2025
