How a California carrier is repurposing diesel tractors to electric

Ability Tri-Modal Transportation Services is incorporating swappable batteries that can be replaced within minutes, the carrier says.

By David Taube • Oct. 19, 2026

UNFI leans into fuel hedging, tech to manage rising costs

With diesel costs at record highs, the company told investors locked-in fuel prices and efforts to reduce unnecessary miles were helping.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 19, 2026

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ATRI taps logistics, transportation exec to lead organization

TeamOne Logistics CEO Page Siplon will join the research group in November.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 16, 2026

JB Hunt reports 22% YoY drop in dedicated Q3 operating income

The carrier said higher driver expenses, medical claims and insurance premiums weighed on the business unit during the quarter. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 16, 2026

$200M in federal funds to aid truck parking in 12 states

The investments will “create hundreds of new parking spaces along major freight corridors and at key freight facilities,” the American Trucking Associations noted.

By David Taube • Oct. 15, 2026

California diesel prices remain above $8 per gallon as truckers call for relief

Elevated costs could extend well into next year, an energy expert tells Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • Oct. 14, 2026

TA Services acquires 2 Texas-based businesses

The acquisition adds trucks and expands the Texas-based 3PL’s cross-border operations, according to an announcement.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 14, 2026

ATA: Dozens of trucking companies planned pay increases for 2026

Drivers also saw improvements in compensation recently despite the difficult freight environment, the organization said.

By David Taube • Oct. 13, 2026

FMCSA lets driverless trucks swap warning triangles for cab-mounted beacons

The five-year exemption, requested by Aurora, is available to any Level 4 autonomous company with prior notice to the agency.  

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 13, 2026

Werner backs autonomous trucks, but economic and liability hurdles remain

The carrier is brokering freight to several AV developers, CFO Christopher Wikoff said, while cautioning that insurance questions must be resolved before the technology can scale. 

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 12, 2026

Nippon Express aims to boost US transport reliability with 5-day service

The delivery offering provides long-haul transit from Nippon Express warehouses near the Port of Los Angeles to any U.S. destination within 100 miles of designated metropolitan areas.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 12, 2026

The fast track to 6-figure driving: Why truckers should team up

Carriers recruiting from a shrinking talent pool are turning to team driving to attract interest.

Oct. 12, 2026

Debts disrupt trucking companies in Oregon, Texas

Eskil Trucking and Site2Site Transport filed bankruptcy petitions as they moved to resolve finances with creditors.

By David Taube • Oct. 9, 2026

Schneider expects Supreme Court ruling to thin carrier ranks

Executives said rising insurance costs and stricter broker vetting could push smaller carriers out of the market.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 9, 2026

Freight market volumes continue decline amid rate improvements

A nearly 28% drop in August volumes compared to a year ago helps reflect the changing freight market dynamics, per U.S. Bank and DAT data.

By David Taube • Oct. 8, 2026

STG Logistics names former UPS Freight leader CEO in leadership overhaul

In the wake of cutting its debt nearly $1 billion after exiting bankruptcy in July, the company also reset its C-suite and appointed new board members.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 8, 2026

Family-owned Weaver Bros. of Alaska sells off majority stake in business

Afognak Commercial Group’s investment expands its presence in energy and logistics, according to a company announcement.  

By Larry Avila • Oct. 7, 2026

XPO grows service center network to 300 sites

The LTL carrier said its new facilities will expand its capacity in the metro areas of Phoenix and Kansas City. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 6, 2026

Top trucking conferences and events in 2027

Mark your travel calendar with this annual guide of events for trucking industry leaders and stakeholders.

By David Taube • Oct. 6, 2026

Trimac opens ISO tank depot in Houston’s chemical corridor

The Pasadena, Texas, facility builds on the carrier’s Gulf Coast expansion following its acquisition of Service Transport Co. last year.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 6, 2026

CH Robinson to buy RXO for $5.8B, combining 3PL heavyweights

If approved, the deal would grow C.H. Robinson's network density and bring RXO's brokerage, expedited and last-mile services into the fold.

By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2026

Manufacturing expands in September, but uncertainty weighs on sentiment

Although the sector remained in expansion, "not being able to rely on a steady economic policy" is worrying manufacturers, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.

By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 5, 2026

Hub Group appoints 4 new directors in board overhaul

Three directors were removed by the Yeager family, while three others resigned, according to a company announcement. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 2, 2026

Einride taps Nvidia to scale autonomous trucking

The AV trucking company will adapt Nvidia’s Hyperion platform, built largely for passenger vehicles, to handle heavy-duty freight.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 2, 2026

Circle Logistics targets food and beverage shippers in reefer LTL service expansion

The 3PL says it’s recruiting frozen food producers and matching them with consolidated cold chain capacity, entirely through brokerage.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 1, 2026