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

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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. 

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trucking 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

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

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

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

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

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