Forward Air Q3 operating income nearly triples YoY to $44M

The company expects more momentum from a new two-year deal with a major longstanding client, CEO Shawn Stewart said.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 12, 2026

DTL Transport commits to running 75 driverless trucks with Kodiak

The Fresno, California-based carrier will pay a per-mile fee to use the Kodiak Driver, starting on two Sun Belt lanes out of Dallas.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 11, 2026

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Electrovaya to ramp up battery production for diesel conversions

Partner Janus Electric, which repurposes traditional tractors with swappable setups, is using the partnership to help move into North American markets.

By David Taube • Nov. 11, 2026

Forward Air pauses sale of intermodal segment

The company, however, remains open to a sale if it can get “fair value” for the business, CFO Jamie Pierson said.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 10, 2026

Aurora’s truck production schedule delayed by supply, quality issues

The autonomous trucking company is working with Roush to upfit trucks, and despite the delay, still expects to have more than 1,000 trucks ready by the end of 2027.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 6, 2026

MCE 2026 all about networking, gaining industry insight

Spikes in diesel fuel costs and new leaders setting the path ahead for the American Trucking Associations were among the areas of focus in this year’s annual conference.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 5, 2026

Schneider National says rail partner shift offers network boost

CEO Jim Filter said the company’s strategy strengthens its position as capacity tightens.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 4, 2026

FedEx Network 2.0 headed to Los Angeles, other markets post-holidays

The integration plan is delivering savings as the company faces increased expenses, such as over-the-road linehaul.

By Max Garland • Nov. 4, 2026

Hyundai Translead ups Illinois investment by $150M, 1,250 jobs

The manufacturer plans to add a third production shift, citing increasing customer interest in its new operations.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 3, 2026

Manufacturing expands for 10th straight month, but Iran war weighs heavily

Increasingly negative comments from respondents also cite price volatility and trade wars in the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index from the Institute for Supply Management.

By Jeff Kinney • Nov. 2, 2026

Norfolk Southern, Schneider National team to scale East Coast intermodal reach

The railroad’s potential merger with Union Pacific is “the icing on the cake” of the partnership, Schneider CEO Jim Filter said. 

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 2, 2026

PlusAI files registration document for SPAC merger ahead of 2027 driverless launch

The autonomous trucking software developer expects more than $40,000 in annual revenue per truck but says profitability hinges on hitting commercialization milestones.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 2, 2026

Data centers, consumers are keeping trucking demand afloat

The industry's recent turnaround is unlike anything seen before, ATA's Bob Costello said, as demand growth is limited to a few key sectors.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 30, 2026

FedEx Freight Q3 shipments dip slightly following spinoff

Executives said business retention and ongoing transition processes were the carrier’s focus during its first four months as an independent company.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 30, 2026

XPO Q3 revenue rises 12% as focus on higher-margin freight pays off

Chairman and CEO Mario Harik said the LTL carrier has been seeking to grow its premium services and is testing new verticals, like healthcare and grocery consolidation.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 29, 2026

Old Dominion revenue jumps 13% as density increases

The company's reliability and truckload capacity constraints are helping it capture heavier LTL loads, CEO Kevin Freeman said.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 28, 2026

Werner revenue jumps 23% as fleet efficiency improves

A larger truckload fleet combined with improved revenue-per-truck in its dedicated and one-way businesses helped the carrier reach $950 million in revenue.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 28, 2026

CSX sees rail conversion opportunities from battered trucking market

The railroad is reviewing shipper truckload files to provide service and cost comparisons for intermodal opportunities.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 28, 2026

ATRI: The top underutilized telematics that can benefit truckers

Nearly one in three carriers don’t integrate telematics data with their TMS, increasing the risk of unexpected downtime.

By David Taube • Oct. 27, 2026

Charger Logistics plans to buy 500 autonomous trucks using Aurora’s tech

The companies decided to expand their existing partnership and bring more trucks to the road in the next two years.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 26, 2026

Aurora targets 30K driverless trucks, $5B revenue in 2030

“It’s a realistic number,” CFO David Maday said of the fleet plans. “I know it sounds like a lot.”

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 26, 2026

Volvo Autonomous Solutions, Waabi launch first driverless lane in Texas

Freight forwarder Warp is now transporting freight to third-party facilities between Dallas and Houston autonomously with a safety driver on board.  

By Larry Avila • Oct. 22, 2026

Kodiak, Charger launch 435-mile autonomous lane in Texas

The partnership adds a Dallas-Laredo route as the AV firm works toward on-highway driverless operations by the end of 2026.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 21, 2026

Diesel price volatility is trucking’s top issue in 2026: ATRI

While worries about the economy are starting to subside, newer issues like rising fuel costs and a driver shortage are becoming more pertinent for industry leaders.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 20, 2026

Sagepoint Logistics eyes expansion by doubling size of RNG fleet

The carrier’s parent company, Sagepoint Energy, produces its own renewable natural gas. RNG traditionally can be $1.50 less per gallon than diesel, an industry group said.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 20, 2026