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  • A US Foods tractor-trailer transporting products in South Carolina between passenger vehicles.
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    US Foods, Performance Food Group end merger talks

    In conjunction with the announcement, the Illinois-based reefer’s board approved another $1 billion share repurchase program.

    By • Nov. 25, 2025
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    Aurora seeks to tackle more types of weather, expand network

    The company is working to have its technology validated against rain and heavy wind conditions.

    By • Nov. 25, 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. 

    By Trucking Dive staff
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    Kodiak sets sights on next phase of growth after showing revenue gains

    “Our sense is that customers and the market broadly is excited about driverless deployment,” said CEO Don Burnette. 

    By • Nov. 25, 2025
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    Consumer sentiment slumps near record low: University of Michigan

    Measures of the consumer outlook for both personal finances and buying conditions for durable goods plunged more than 10%, the survey found.

    By Jim Tyson • Nov. 25, 2025
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    Page Trucking to acquire Goulet Trucking

    As part of the merger, the companies will form Page G.T.C., "further aligning two leaders in the specialized bulk transportation space."

    By • Nov. 24, 2025
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    Schneider National’s acquisition pipeline preps for dedicated growth

    CEO Mark Rourke said that the carrier would like to do a purchase every 12 to 18 months.

    By • Nov. 24, 2025
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    Schneider National launches Fast Track premium rail service

    The carrier said it can deliver up to two days faster transit times than its competitors on key U.S. and Mexico lanes. 

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
  • A Landstar System truck and trailer.
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    Landstar outlines AI-based focuses for its operations

    The carrier is working on call center technology and suite of AI tools for its owner-operators, the CEO said.

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
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    Roadrunner launches AI-powered tech to reduce missed pickups

    The LTL carrier said its Pick-up & Delivery software includes advanced track-and-trace capabilities.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
  • A white Volvo semi-truck with a red Canadian Tire trailer in British Columbia with a wooded hillside in the background.
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    Freight demand will return, Volvo Trucks North America head says

    Meanwhile, many carriers’ average fleet age is closing in on their practical usefulness, President Peter Voorhoeve told Trucking Dive.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
  • Schneider National orange containers onboard a rail train.
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    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 • Nov. 18, 2025
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    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
  • Aerial shot looking directly down on a row of trucks parked at a truck stop near Albuquerque, New Mexico at night.
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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 • Nov. 18, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 17, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 17, 2025
  • A side-loading garbage truck with a visible Hyzon-branded fuel cell sits in a parking lot.
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 14, 2025
  • Legal leaders from the ATA, Wabash and Werner talk on stage at the San Diego Convention Center on Oct. 28 for a panel on navigating lawsuit abuse.
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    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 • Nov. 14, 2025
  • Freightliner Western Star trucks parked at Daimler site
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    Courtresy of Daimler Trucks North America 

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    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 • Nov. 13, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Carriers thwarted by lack of pricing from OEMs, Covenant execs say

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

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 10, 2025
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    Courtesy of Wabash National

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    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 • Nov. 10, 2025
  • Open packages and debris on railroad tracks is seen through metal fencing.
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    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