Data centers, consumers are keeping trucking demand afloat

The industry's recent turnaround is unlike anything seen before, ATA's Bob Costello said, as demand growth is limited to a few key sectors.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 30, 2026

FedEx Freight Q3 shipments dip slightly following spinoff

Executives said business retention and ongoing transition processes were the carrier’s focus during its first four months as an independent company.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 30, 2026

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ATA calls on members to shape next cycle of trucking, regulation

While members’ views on issues vary, all carriers seek a “competitive, and ultimately sustainable trucking industry,” according to outgoing chairman Greg Hodgen.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 30, 2026

XPO Q3 revenue rises 12% as focus on higher-margin freight pays off

Chairman and CEO Mario Harik said the LTL carrier has been seeking to grow its premium services and is testing new verticals, like healthcare and grocery consolidation.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 29, 2026

Fed holds main interest rate steady despite accelerating inflation

Two policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee dissented in favor of raising the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 29, 2026

[Podcast] The Long Haul

This three-part podcast is for the people who actually get behind the wheel and do the job.

By Trucking Dive's Studio by Informa TechTarget • Oct. 29, 2026

Old Dominion revenue jumps 13% as density increases

The company's reliability and truckload capacity constraints are helping it capture heavier LTL loads, CEO Kevin Freeman said.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 28, 2026

Werner revenue jumps 23% as fleet efficiency improves

A larger truckload fleet combined with improved revenue-per-truck in its dedicated and one-way businesses helped the carrier reach $950 million in revenue.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 28, 2026

ATRI to study truck driver health, carriers’ medical costs

Online surveys seek to help the industry better understand drivers’ health and financial impacts.

By David Taube • Oct. 28, 2026

CSX sees rail conversion opportunities from battered trucking market

The railroad is reviewing shipper truckload files to provide service and cost comparisons for intermodal opportunities.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 28, 2026

Charger Logistics plans to buy 500 autonomous trucks using Aurora’s tech

The companies decided to expand their existing partnership and bring more trucks to the road in the next two years.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 26, 2026

Anderson Trucking Service names VP of enterprise sales

Mike Omann rejoins the Minnesota-based carrier after spending nearly four years in an executive sales role with Uber Freight. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 26, 2026

How diesel is powering Yesway’s gains

Diesel accounts for more than a third of the fuel the company sells at its stores, thanks in part to its focus on areas with a lot of truck traffic.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 26, 2026

Heartland Express Q3 turnaround aided by capacity-driven price improvements

The carrier reversed an operating loss for the quarter from 2025 with $1 million in net income.

By David Taube • Oct. 23, 2026

Bulk carrier Trimac names president

The Canada-headquartered company expanded the role of COO Ryan Collinge to oversee commercial and operational functions.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 23, 2026

Knight-Swift reports breakout Q3 profits

Its truckload segment performance surged in the quarter, aided by improved pricing and one-way service, the company reported Wednesday.

By David Taube • Oct. 22, 2026

Volvo Autonomous Solutions, Waabi launch first driverless lane in Texas

Freight forwarder Warp is now transporting freight to third-party facilities between Dallas and Houston autonomously with a safety driver on board.  

By Larry Avila • Oct. 22, 2026

Incoming ATA president says role is ‘the greatest honor of a lifetime’

Mark Colson said his priorities are to win members’ trust and grow the organization.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 21, 2026

Kodiak, Charger launch 435-mile autonomous lane in Texas

The partnership adds a Dallas-Laredo route as the AV firm works toward on-highway driverless operations by the end of 2026.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 21, 2026

Diesel price volatility is trucking’s top issue in 2026: ATRI

While worries about the economy are starting to subside, newer issues like rising fuel costs and a driver shortage are becoming more pertinent for industry leaders.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 20, 2026

Sagepoint Logistics eyes expansion by doubling size of RNG fleet

The carrier’s parent company, Sagepoint Energy, produces its own renewable natural gas. RNG traditionally can be $1.50 less per gallon than diesel, an industry group said.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 20, 2026

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

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