Operations


  • Maersk Fortuna California hub
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    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 Feb. 13, 2026
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    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 Feb. 13, 2026
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    FMCSA issues final nondomiciled CDL rule, upping standards for states

    The final rule, which renews and adjusts an interim version from September, is set to become effective in mid-March.

    By Feb. 12, 2026
  • A freight truck with the blue Wabash logo on the lower left corner.
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    Courtesy of Wabash
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    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 Feb. 12, 2026
  • Officials gather at a dealership in Indiana around a podium.
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    Retrieved from EPA.
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    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 Feb. 11, 2026
  • Saia LTL Freight truck at a lot in Cresson, Pennsylvania
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    Saia’s operating ratio falters in Q4

    The metric landed at 91.9% in the quarter, which the carrier expects to improve as its new terminals mature, CEO Fritz Holzgrefe said on an earnings call.

    By Feb. 10, 2026
  • Jim Mullen, former FMCSA leader, and FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs talk at a supply chain conference in chairs at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly.
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    Courtesy of SMC3
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    Truckload Carriers Association names new president

    Former FMCSA leader and trucking industry veteran Jim Mullen will take over the role April 6.

    By Feb. 10, 2026
  • XPO logo on a semi-trailer truck on a highway.
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    XPO’s administrative restructuring leads to Q4 operating income dip

    The 3.4% year-over-year decline came amid equity award payouts tied to former chairman Brad Jacobs pivoting away from direct involvement in the company, the carrier said.

    By Feb. 10, 2026
  • A worker rolls a trash cart to a trash truck on the street
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    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 VNL truck
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    Retrived from Volvo Trucks

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    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 Feb. 9, 2026
  • A photo of a hand holding a card in front of a fuel canopy. The card says Sprint Mart professional drivers rewards.
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    Sprint Mart launches professional driver loyalty program

    The platform lets members earn points when they buy fuel, which can be redeemed for free showers or drinks, or select in-store discounts.

    By Jessica Loder • Feb. 9, 2026
  • Old Dominion Freight Line trucks in a terminal parking lot.
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    Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line
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    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 Feb. 6, 2026
  • A Midwest Motor Express semi-truck traveling on a road with an almost completely barren hillside and blue sky in the background.
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    Jon Tetzlaff via Getty Images
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    AAA Cooper seeks to build new facility in Spokane, Washington

    The new site will feature a truck loading dock and office, have a footprint over 29,000 square feet and is estimated to be worth $14 million once completed.

    By Feb. 6, 2026
  • Schneider National intermodal rail yard
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    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 Feb. 5, 2026
  • Knight Transportation CNG truck
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    Retrived from Business Wire 

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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 Feb. 4, 2026
  • ABF ArcBest ABF Freight
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    Provided by ArcBest

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    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 Feb. 4, 2026
  • Trucks parked at Petro in El Paso
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    Joe Raedle via Getty Images
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    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 Feb. 4, 2026
  • Schneider National truck on bridge
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    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 Feb. 3, 2026
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    Courtesy of C.H. Robinson Worldwide
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    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 Feb. 3, 2026
  • A Caterpiller excavator machine in use.
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    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 Feb. 3, 2026
  • Trucks with lights on during sunset in Nevada on a dessert roadway.
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    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 Feb. 2, 2026
  • A Landstar System trailer on an interstate with blue sky and a blurred landscape in the background.
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    Jon Tetzlaff via Getty Images
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    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 Feb. 2, 2026
  • A photo of 18 wheelers at a truck charging station.
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    Courtesy of Pilot
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    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
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    Provided by PlusAI

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    PlusAI shores up OEM partnership ahead of public offering

    Volkswagen subsidiary Traton Group commits $25 million to ramp up autonomous truck production.

    By Jan. 30, 2026
  • Trailers are parked at an Estes facility in Honolulu with balloons attached to a fence to mark its opening.
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    Permission granted by Estes Express Lines
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    ‘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 Jan. 30, 2026