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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

APM Terminals to add 96 Orange EV yard trucks in New Jersey

The addition follows a recent expansion of the electric equipment at APM Terminals’ Los Angeles port.

By David Taube • Aug. 27, 2026

Oregon’s automated oversize permitting system saves nearly $1M

The modernization project has streamlined a digital routing system and eliminated the state’s need to fill seven vacant positions, according to the state.

By David Taube • Aug. 26, 2026

Republic National Distributing Co.’s $1B in debts includes multiple equipment financiers

Among the unsecured creditors in the alcohol and wine distributor’s Chapter 11 petition is First American Commercial Bancorp for a $47.2 million claim.

By David Taube • Aug. 25, 2026

Paccar recalls nearly 6K Peterbilt, Kenworth models for potential oil contamination

The trucks’ power distribution box may be affected by oil, which could result in a loss of drive power, brakes or exterior lights, among other electrical issues.

By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 25, 2026

Port of Los Angeles preps for cargo bump as shippers navigate global risks

The port may see a 5% volume uptick amid Red Sea and Panama Canal concerns and is readying itself for the scenario in talks with operating partners.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 25, 2026

RoadOne acquires Higgins Transport Service

The move expands the company’s drayage and intermodal capacity in the Charleston, South Carolina, market. 

By Larry Avila • Aug. 20, 2026

Einride to add 500 Tesla Semis to fleet

A two-year deployment will begin in September, tripling the freight technology company’s fleet size, the business said.

By David Taube • Aug. 19, 2026

How leading diesel equipment dominates performance

Optimized trucks can vastly outperform industry averages, reaching as much as 12 mpg regularly, a NACFE report noted.

By David Taube • Aug. 18, 2026