TFI operating income drops amid US woes

Challenges with the carrier’s OEM and federal government customers come from tariff policy and the congressional funding-based shutdown.

By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2025

Covenant sees bids at ‘all-time highs,’ CEO says

Bids are up 17% since August, which usually doesn’t occur until November through February, CEO David Parker said on a recent earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2025

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Saia raises pay amid slight revenue slip

Compensation, including benefits, was $401 million for Q3, a less than 1% increase compared to a year ago.

By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2025

Washington State DOT to deploy tech to tackle truck parking shortage

The agency announced a $2.3 million initiative to help truckers find parking in areas along Interstate 5.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 30, 2025

Fed trims main rate by a quarter point

The central bank trimmed rates to a range between 3.75% to 4% in its second rate reduction this year.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 30, 2025

Old Dominion reports market softness, tonnage declines

Q3 operating revenue dropped 10% year over year, and early Q4 data also suggested further challenges.

By David Taube • Oct. 29, 2025

Aurora adds second driverless route in Texas

The 600-mile route from Fort Worth to El Paso sometimes has staffing challenges, Aurora said, creating an opportunity for the company.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 29, 2025

Volvo Group cuts North America forecast by 10K trucks

As customers remain cautious and new tariffs take effect next month, more adjustments may come, per executives. 

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 29, 2025

Ryder sales growth offset by muted rental demand

While the company reported a 1% increase in operating revenue, muted equipment needs reflected weak market conditions.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 28, 2025

Dry van rates remain stagnant, prolonging slump

The freight cycle has essentially been put on pause, DAT’s chief of analytics said Oct. 13.

By David Taube • Oct. 27, 2025

DSV seeks to sell USA Truck

Its Schenker U.S. road operations, acquired this year, cost the company $14 million in its most recent quarter.

By David Taube • Oct. 23, 2025

Excluding LTL rebrand, Knight-Swift Q3 operating income improves

A rebranding of DHE Transportation and Midwest Motor Express had a $28.8 million impairment charge.

By David Taube • Oct. 23, 2025

LTL, truckload market see positive signs in a soft environment

Even with encouraging indicators, truckload carriers still face excess capacity and depressed rates, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 23, 2025

3 cargo theft risks carriers face

Establishing clearer guidelines through industry collaboration is key to addressing the crime, said Danielle Spinelli, an account executive at Descartes.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Texas-based logistics company accused of age discrimination

Gamer Logistics fired at least one person and refused to hire applicants age 65 or older, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged in a complaint.

By David Taube • Oct. 22, 2025

Montgomery Transport in default of $25M in loans, banks’ lawsuit says

The shutdown came after a potential sale of the company did not come to fruition, according to a complaint.

By David Taube • Oct. 22, 2025

JB Hunt truckload revenue rises despite sluggish demand

Despite the higher profits in the segment, the carrier’s revenue per load dropped, per a securities filings.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 21, 2025

Old Dominion Freight Line plans 4.9% rate increase

The change will occur Nov. 3 due to factors such as rising costs in real estate, new equipment and employee compensation packages, the LTL carrier said.

By David Taube • Oct. 21, 2025

AAA Cooper brand to extend to LTL affiliates

DHE and MME will take on the ACT brand, further signaling the carriers’ sweeping, unified network.

By David Taube • Oct. 20, 2025

Shippers expect a holiday peak season despite frontloading efforts: JB Hunt

A large amount of freight that was imported to avoid tariffs still hasn’t moved through the inland supply chain, per its EVP of sales and marketing.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 17, 2025

Forward Air CIO resigns

Joseph Tomasello sent the company his resignation notice on Oct. 10, effective Oct. 13.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 17, 2025

Arkansas DOT plans AI upgrades to accelerate checkpoints

The state is investing $2.7 million to deploy mainline sorter systems on two key entry points to process higher truck volumes.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2025

Cargo thieves stole over $16M from surveyed motor carriers in 2023: ATRI

The survey was part of a broader analysis into the impact of cargo theft on trucking, which ultimately found the industry could be losing billions of dollars annually due to the problem.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Some LTL producer prices record biggest rise in years

“2025 is pacing to be an above-average year for PPI growth,” C.H. Robinson noted in a monthly report.

By David Taube • Oct. 14, 2025

Trucking execs expect more M&A, cost-saving measures

Werner Enterprises and Bay and Bay Transportation stakeholders shared similarly cautious 12-month outlooks at the FTR Transportation Conference.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 10, 2025