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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
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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
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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
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    Provided by Schneider National 

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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
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    Courtesy of Caterpillar
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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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    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
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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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    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
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    Provided by Schneider National 

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    Deep Dive

    Trucking M&A outlook: Economy, technology and uncertainty may shape opportunistic deals

    Analysts predict regional companies, LTL operators and pharmaceutical carriers are among the businesses that could see significant activity in 2026.

    By Jan. 29, 2026
  • Jerome Powell speaking at The Economic Club in DC on July 15, 2024
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    Fed holds main rate steady, highlighting signs of job market stability

    Two Federal Reserve governors dissented against the decision to leave policy unchanged, favoring a fourth consecutive cut to borrowing costs.

    By Jim Tyson • Jan. 29, 2026
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    Schneider National promotes new CEO from within

    Transportation segment leader Jim Filter will take over the role from Mark Rourke, who will become executive chairman of the company.

    By Jan. 29, 2026
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    The image by Lauren Reams is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Werner Enterprises acquires FirstFleet for $283M in an all-cash deal

    The deal grows the carrier’s dedicated trucking business and adds around 2,400 tractors and 11 strategically located properties throughout the U.S.

    By Jan. 28, 2026
  • An ACT trucker drives on a Texas highway next to passenger vehicles in May 2024 under a clear blue sky.
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    Knight-Swift CEO notes organic market growth appeal in LTL

    “Our entry into the LTL industry and subsequent expansion over the past few years is just the beginning,” Adam Miller said.

    By Jan. 28, 2026
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    Mario Tama via Getty Images
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    Front-line supervisors are often promoted without leadership skills, Gallup says

    Employees tend to “rise to a level of respective incompetence,” being promoted “until their performance declines,” a report found.

    By Lara Ewen • Jan. 27, 2026
  • Trucks and cars traverse along the Beltway 8 highway in Houston.
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    Deep Dive

    Key trucking voices note possible market lift, limitations for 2026

    The industry could undergo incremental or inflationary upticks in freight demand, with federal policies at the forefront, analysts said.

    By Jan. 27, 2026
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    Obtained from Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings 

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    Knight-Swift’s intermodal segment nearly broke even in Q4

    The carrier credited the improvement to increased revenue per load and cost reductions.

    By Jan. 26, 2026
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    Provided by C.H. Robinson

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    CH Robinson AI agents fast-track responses in missed LTL pickups

    The technology is saving over 350 hours of manual work per day, the business said.

    By Jan. 26, 2026
  • U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta.
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    Trump threatens 100% tariff to stymie Canada-China trade pact

    The president said the levy on Canada imports would go into effect immediately should the country consummate a preliminary trade agreement with China announced earlier this month.

    By Phil Neuffer • Updated Jan. 26, 2026
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    Obtained from the Minnesota Department of Transportation 

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    Minnesota targets tech upgrades for parking areas

    State funding will upgrade parking system sensors and improve safety at seven state rest stops. 

    By Jan. 23, 2026
  • A Saia LTL semi-truck driving along a two-way highway with a hillside in the background.
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    Jon Tetzlaff via Getty Images
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    LinkEx rebrands to Saia Logistics

    The move seeks to improve customer experience and better promote the services of the business and its parent company.

    By Jan. 23, 2026
  • A Swift Transportation tractor-trailer maneuvers in a truck parking lot in Maryland near green grass and blue skies.
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    David Taube/Trucking Dive
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    Knight-Swift Q4 TL operating income nosedives 72%

    The driving factor in the setback, a rebrand and restructuring with Abilene Motor Express, is nevertheless realizing efficiencies, the company said.

    By Jan. 22, 2026
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    Trump reverses tariff threat on European countries

    U.S. President Donald Trump said the levies scheduled to begin Feb. 1 were unnecessary after reaching a framework deal with NATO regarding Greenland.  

    By Jan. 22, 2026