Schneider uses AI to streamline logistics workflows

The carrier reported a more than 50% improvement in average cycle time to schedule appointments using technology from EXL.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2025

IRS sets 401(k) annual contribution limit at $24,500 for 2026

Unlike last year, the agency also announced an increase to the contribution cap for individual retirement accounts.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 18, 2025

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

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Organized crime, cyberattacks push cargo theft levels higher

Transnational criminal groups are disrupting freight, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear said at MCE 2025.

By David Taube • Nov. 18, 2025

LTL carrier automates shipment pricing with AI-based software

Ward Transport & Logistics tapped Carrier Logistics for its rate engine and integrated the software into its TMS.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 17, 2025

ArcBest anticipates tough Q4 despite AI-driven productivity gains

Record daily shipments in the company’s asset-light unit couldn’t offset soft demand, executives said.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 17, 2025

Recology drives ahead with fleet transition despite deregulation

The company partnered with the Center for Transportation and the Environment to develop a plan to transition its San Francisco fleet to zero-emission vehicles.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 17, 2025

Wabash adds trailer-as-a-service offerings

More shipping stakeholders are showing interest in services that increase equipment capacity without the added costs of ownership, according to the company.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 14, 2025

Verbiage, storytelling matter in court, industry lawyers say

Industry leaders shared how they’re seeking fair legal proceedings at a time of increased pressure from insurance costs and aggressive lawsuits.

By David Taube • Nov. 14, 2025

Daimler Truck North America Q3 sales slide 39%

CFO Eva Scherer attributed part of the decline to the company’s efforts to ramp up Q2 deliveries in an attempt to avoid potentially heftier tariffs.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 13, 2025

Schneider National Q3 operating income falls 18% YoY

While market headwinds affected the carrier, its truckload segment benefited from its acquisition of Cowan Systems, executives said.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 13, 2025

Carriers thwarted by lack of pricing from OEMs, Covenant execs say

Truck-specific tariffs and other duties are complicating order books, stakeholders say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 12, 2025

Consumer sentiment slumps to 3-year low on shutdown, economy fears

The decline in consumer sentiment in November spanned all population categories, including age, income and political affiliation, according to the University of Michigan.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 12, 2025

CH Robinson’s Q3 operating income jumps nearly 23% YoY

The freight brokerage’s investments in AI to drive efficiencies are providing a boost to its bottom line, executives said.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 10, 2025

Wabash expects Q4 to be ‘weakest of the year’ as headwinds intensify

Executives for the trailer maker say softening demand indicates limited signs of recovery ahead.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 10, 2025

Cybercrime groups team with organized crime in massive cargo theft campaigns

Financially motivated hackers are abusing remote monitoring and access tools against trucking and freight companies, Proofpoint warns.

By David Jones • Nov. 10, 2025

Volvo Autonomous Solutions moves closer to driverless truck operations

Head of On-Road Solutions Sasko Cuklev said he sees AVs potentially becoming a new mode of delivering freight.

By David Taube • Nov. 7, 2025

Paccar envisions ‘competitive leg up’ from Section 232 tariffs

CEO Preston Feight says domestic production could pay off as new trade rules take effect Nov. 1.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 7, 2025

Forward Air operating income drops nearly 34% in Q3

An “Other Operations” business area captured a loss of nearly $18.3 million.

By David Taube • Nov. 6, 2025

Warehouse demand grows as companies push through tariff uncertainty

Net absorption for U.S. industrial real estate increased nearly 20 million square feet year over year in Q3, buoyed by activity in Phoenix and Indianapolis, per Colliers.

By Max Garland • Nov. 6, 2025

5 takeaways on the industry, economy from ATA’s Costello

During MCE 2025, Chief Economist Bob Costello said rightsizing supply may be the only near-term solution for the ongoing freight recession.

By David Taube • Nov. 5, 2025

Werner eyes spot rate lift as states enforce new trucking standards

Executives said capacity continues to exit the market as states get stricter about English language proficiency standards and non-domiciled CDL renewals.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 5, 2025

US manufacturing dips despite improved demand: PMI

Production deteriorated after expanding in September as tariffs and policy uncertainty continue to raise concerns and weigh on manufacturers across industries.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 4, 2025

Top-10 trucking issues report surfaces several new topics

The American Transportation Research Institute’s 2025 list had the most new additions since the rankings began in 2005.

By David Taube • Nov. 4, 2025

XPO makes operational gains despite seasonal slowdown

“We were the only public LTL carrier to expand margins this quarter,” XPO Chief Strategy Officer Ali Faghri said.

By David Taube • Nov. 4, 2025

Landstar sees mixed truckload results amid market instability

Federal trade policy and soft demand continue to create challenges in the overall freight market, impacting the company’s Q3 results.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 3, 2025