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Knight Transportation names president
Former PAM Transport CEO Joe Vitirrito is now leading the Knight-Swift business unit after rejoining the carrier in November.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 4, 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 -
CH Robinson’s surface transportation business a bright spot in Q4
The segment posted a 6.6% year over year profit jump on higher volumes in truckload services.
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 -
Landstar profits take $16.7M hit from court case, crashes
Two vehicle incidents and a 2021 fatal collision drove up insurance claims costs in Q4, the company reported Wednesday.
By David Taube • 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 -
‘Only as good as your weakest link’: Estes Express Lines COO notes service strategy in expansion
In an interview with Trucking Dive, Webb Estes noted how characteristics of his company — private and debt free — help it to look more long-term.
By David Taube • Jan. 30, 2026 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Fed holds main rate steady, highlighting signs of job market stability
Two Federal Reserve governors dissented against the decision to leave policy unchanged, favoring a fourth consecutive cut to borrowing costs.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 29, 2026 -
Schneider National promotes new CEO from within
Transportation segment leader Jim Filter will take over the role from Mark Rourke, who will become executive chairman of the company.
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 -
Knight-Swift CEO notes organic market growth appeal in LTL
“Our entry into the LTL industry and subsequent expansion over the past few years is just the beginning,” Adam Miller said.
By David Taube • Jan. 28, 2026 -
Front-line supervisors are often promoted without leadership skills, Gallup says
Employees tend to “rise to a level of respective incompetence,” being promoted “until their performance declines,” a report found.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 27, 2026 -
Deep Dive
Key trucking voices note possible market lift, limitations for 2026
The industry could undergo incremental or inflationary upticks in freight demand, with federal policies at the forefront, analysts said.
By David Taube • Jan. 27, 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 -
CH Robinson AI agents fast-track responses in missed LTL pickups
The technology is saving over 350 hours of manual work per day, the business said.
By David Taube • Jan. 26, 2026 -
Trump threatens 100% tariff to stymie Canada-China trade pact
The president said the levy on Canada imports would go into effect immediately should the country consummate a preliminary trade agreement with China announced earlier this month.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated 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 -
LinkEx rebrands to Saia Logistics
The move seeks to improve customer experience and better promote the services of the business and its parent company.
By David Taube • Jan. 23, 2026 -
Knight-Swift Q4 TL operating income nosedives 72%
The driving factor in the setback, a rebrand and restructuring with Abilene Motor Express, is nevertheless realizing efficiencies, the company said.
By David Taube • Jan. 22, 2026 -
Trump reverses tariff threat on European countries
U.S. President Donald Trump said the levies scheduled to begin Feb. 1 were unnecessary after reaching a framework deal with NATO regarding Greenland.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 22, 2026