Forward Air sells 2 business units, posts $201M operating loss

The transactions were part of optimizing its portfolio, leadership said on a Wednesday earnings call.

By David Taube • Aug. 5, 2026

Schneider National Q2 revenues jump 10% to $1.57B

Executives credit productivity gains and market improvements for quarterly income from operations rising 30% year over year.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 5, 2026

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Toyota to join Volvo, Daimler heavy-duty fuel-cell joint venture

The three automakers hope to accelerate hydrogen fuel-cell adoption for commercial vehicles.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 5, 2026

Saia surpasses its best quarterly revenue on record

The carrier also set a new high for Q2 shipments and reached a record low in its cargo claims ratio.

By David Taube • Aug. 4, 2026

Aurora Innovation commercial scaling phase underway

The firm’s lower-cost version of its autonomous technology will be the focus of its mass-produced second generation self-driving trucks.       

By Larry Avila • Updated 11 hours ago

US manufacturing expands for seventh month in a row: ISM

Prices are “still too high but going in the right direction,” said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.

By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 4, 2026

Daimler Truck restructuring leads to Portland plant closure

The business’ North American headquarters will remain in Oregon, but manufacturing operations are shifting to the Carolinas.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 3, 2026

Wabash: Growing backlog signals freight recovery is gaining traction

Executives said customers are committing to replacement purchases and higher-priced orders should begin lifting margins in Q4.

By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 3, 2026

Managers say they don’t feel ready to lead an AI-fluent workforce

Many companies aren’t providing the necessary training to help employees learn how to use artificial intelligence, per Indeed research.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 3, 2026

Trump administration fast-tracks CDL path for veterans

Trucking groups say the newly announced Freedom Haulers initiative helps recently discharged military members.

By Larry Avila • July 31, 2026

ArcBest notes ‘very healthy pipeline’ amid restructuring

A mix of freight aided the carrier’s weight per shipment for Q2, which increased by 8% compared to a year ago.

By David Taube • July 31, 2026

Old Dominion Freight Line reaches 70.1% operating ratio in Q2

The carrier also upped its capital expenditure plan, which includes an additional $60 million for new trucks and trailers.

By David Taube • July 30, 2026

Paccar expects EPA emissions proposal to strengthen 2027 truck market

The OEM said customers will benefit as manufacturers will have more time to fully validate new NOx engine technology.

By Haley Cawthon • July 30, 2026

Werner posts revenue gains, aided by one-way restructuring

Average revenue per truck per week in that business unit surged to $6,114 in Q2 2026.

By David Taube • July 29, 2026

CCM appoints first-ever chief commercial officer

The intermodal chassis management firm appointed industry veteran Kevin Daly to improve equipment availability across evolving supply chains.

By Larry Avila • July 29, 2026

TFI boosts profits, navigates jump in TForce Freight volume

Operating income rose across its segments of truckload, logistics and LTL, which also experienced a 7.5% increase in shipments year over year, the company reported.

By David Taube • July 28, 2026

Aurora gets 2 carriers to start AV hauls

Customer agreements with Charger Logistics and Value Truck are expected to provide additional capacity for both firms on key routes in Texas.

By Larry Avila • Updated July 28, 2026

Ryder notes dedicated opportunities, forecasts market improvement

CEO John Diez said the company’s pipelines are at record levels as customers look for reliable alternatives to for-hire carriers.

By Haley Cawthon • July 27, 2026

Great Dane appoints EVP and chief commercial officer

The trailer maker’s addition of former GE executive Eddie Martin follows appointments of an interim CEO and new CFO. 

By Larry Avila • July 24, 2026

Knight-Swift notes improving rates, unique cycle

“I don't think this cycle is anything that I can really compare to over the past,” CEO Adam Miller said on an earnings call.

By David Taube • July 23, 2026

ATRI report: Carriers slash freight capacity amid rising costs

Although rates started to recover in 2026, carriers reduced truck counts by 2.4% and left 10% of their fleets idle as operating costs reached a record high.

By Haley Cawthon • July 23, 2026

Forward Air deal retains at least half of $250M major client account

Ongoing talks could also lead to the company keeping up to 75% of the customer’s business.

By Larry Avila • July 22, 2026

How ArcBest’s restructuring will impact ABF Freight

A plan announced last week calls for changes to LTL service centers in places such as Connecticut, Mississippi and Tennessee, according to the company.

By David Taube • July 22, 2026

Volvo sticks with North America outlook after first-half sales slump

Surging truck orders tied to data center applications give the manufacturer confidence it can meet its full-year forecast.

By Haley Cawthon • July 21, 2026

Atlas World Group expands marketing team

The new executives will spearhead brand strategy for the specialty relocation firm.

By Larry Avila • July 21, 2026