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Old Dominion revenue jumps 13% as density increases
CEO Kevin Freeman said the company's reliability and truckload capacity constraints are helping it capture heavier LTL loads.
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Obtained from Trimac
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 -
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By Trucking Dive's Studio by Informa TechTarget • 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 -
Retrieved from UNFI on October 14, 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 -
$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 -
Obtained from TA Services
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