AI literacy and change management among most-needed HR skills

Much of the HR profession remains human-oriented, LinkedIn’s report showed.

By Kathryn Moody • March 6, 2026

ATRI calls on carriers to share driver pay, operational costs

For the first time, carriers that have participated for multiple years will have access to year-over-year comparisons.

By Haley Cawthon • March 6, 2026

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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

Southeastern Freight Lines revamps North Carolina facility

The upgrades were part of a series of site changes across four locations.

By David Taube • March 5, 2026

Producer prices rise more than forecast, affirming inflation persistence

Measures of inflation have sent mixed signals recently, prompting some Federal Reserve officials to favor collecting more data before further easing.

By Jim Tyson • March 4, 2026

Diesel continues upward trend as Iran conflict prompts more constraints

Prices had already been rising for most of the year, but crude oil and shipping routes are facing immediate pressure from turmoil in the region.

By David Taube • March 3, 2026

Prices surge to highest level since 2022 as Middle East conflict escalates: PMI

U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for the second month in a row, driven by new orders and backlog growth, as tariffs and rising oil prices inject uncertainty.

By Nathan Owens • March 3, 2026

Notorious Chicago interchange is now nation’s worst truck bottleneck: ATRI

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Metro Area secured four spots on the annual list of the 10-most congested roadways.

By Larry Avila • March 2, 2026

‘A continual focus’: How carriers navigate traffic bottlenecks

ABF Freight, ITS Logistics and Schneider National highlight tools, strategies and solutions to overcome transportation congestion.

By Larry Avila • March 2, 2026

DOL moves to loosen independent contractor regulations

The agency proposed a return to the “economic reality test” adopted during the first Trump administration.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 27, 2026

Aurora focuses on Southwestern US driverless route growth

The company expects to have more than 200 autonomous trucks on the road by the end of the year.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 27, 2026

Averitt enhancing footprint in 2026 across multiple states

The LTL carrier plans to upgrade its network in Mississippi, South Carolina and Oklahoma this year.

By David Taube • Updated Feb. 27, 2026

Forward Air reports $28.3M loss due to freight market conditions

The carrier reported a lower year-over-year net loss for Q4, reflecting its progress in integrating Omni Logistics.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 25, 2026

XPO’s AI is helping provide real-time feedback of loaded trailers

VP of Technology Erin Goheen discussed the new initiative that helps dockworkers and highlighted other use cases where the tech is overhauling operations.

By David Taube • Feb. 24, 2026

PAMT reports Q4 operating loss of $38.1M

Total loads in the carrier’s truckload operations fell 5.6% year over year. 

By Larry Avila • Feb. 24, 2026

AAA Cooper buys site in Phoenix for $29M, per county record

The acquisition comes as the LTL carrier is aiming to potentially generate $2 billion in annualized revenue.

By David Taube • Feb. 24, 2026

Love’s will add 1,500 more truck parking spaces in 2026

The company’s $700 million national facility expansion and site update plan will grow its truck parking spaces for professional drivers to more than 50,000. 

By Larry Avila • Feb. 23, 2026

USDOT says more than 550 driver training programs violating federal standards

Trucking groups applaud national efforts to crack down on CDL mills. 

By Larry Avila • Feb. 20, 2026

Kansas-based carrier files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Mast Trucking reported over $5.7 million in unsecured claims, affecting creditors such as BMO and Daimler Truck Financial.

By David Taube • Feb. 20, 2026

Ryder Q4 operating revenue flat year over year

CEO Robert Sanchez says the company’s balanced growth strategy has allowed it to work through the prolonged freight downturn.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 19, 2026

Illinois at risk of losing $129M in DOT funding over CDL issues: FMCSA

Officials say the state's commercial driver license issuance policies are compliant with federal requirements.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 18, 2026

Many workers lack access to employer-provided retirement plans, data shows

“The bottom line is that if Americans are not saving for retirement through their employer, then they are probably not saving at all,” the National Institute on Retirement Security found.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 18, 2026

Weak LTL market shrinks TFI International LTL revenue

U.S. less-than-truckload revenue declined by 11% in Q4, but the company pointed to some early, encouraging signs in other segments.

By David Taube • Feb. 18, 2026

How a combined UP-NS railroad would alter market dynamics

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say a merger will increase competition between railroads as well as with trucks.

By Bill Stephens • Feb. 17, 2026

Werner restructures one-way truckload business, takes $44M charge

The company is narrowing its focus to specialized, higher-margin freight, including pharmaceuticals and technology.

By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 17, 2026

Maersk expands ground network with new Southern California hub

The logistics giant’s new facility adds 22 doors to expedite freight movement in and out of the region.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 13, 2026