Love’s continues CNG focus

The travel center company opened a compressed natural gas station in California, its first since it rebranded its alternative fuels division.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 18, 2025

Michigan asset-based carrier to become part of Hyway Trucking

An employee-owned holding company is acquiring Koleaseco, the latest move in its logistics-focused acquisition spree.

By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 18, 2025

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Universal Logistics bets on specialized freight in soft market

Trucking volumes sank 22.6% during Q2, but the company sees its wind business as a differentiator and stabilizing force for the segment.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 15, 2025

Transportation market shows signs of strength, execs say

Underlying metrics continue to point in a positive direction for freight services amid trade turmoil. 

By David Taube • Aug. 15, 2025

Harbor Trucking Association names new CEO

Robert Loya, previously board president of HTA, will begin his role as chief executive officer on Aug. 25.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 14, 2025

Forward Air makes progress on review of company’s future

Executives suggested that M&A, if that even occurs, should consider the value of the company as a whole.

By David Taube • Aug. 14, 2025

Hub Group’s Mexico volumes soar 300% during Q2

The company’s efforts to grow its business south of the U.S. border via partnerships and M&A seem to be paying off.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 13, 2025

US to update national freight plan, seeking to boost global competitiveness

The update will help guide U.S. Department of Transportation policy and investment decisions.

By David Taube • Aug. 13, 2025

De minimis’ end may boost intermodal cross-border activity

Meanwhile, the eradication of the exemption for shipments from China and Hong Kong is roiling the air cargo sector, according to industry experts.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 13, 2025

CH Robinson execs credit AI for improving trucking metrics

AI agents allow the 3PL to respond quickly to more quotes and win more business resulting in an increase of market share growth in less-than-truckload and truckload services.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 12, 2025

How FedEx’s Freight spinoff could impact shipper contracts

Experts say bundled agreements for LTL and parcel delivery services from the carrier are on the outs, potentially incentivizing customers to explore other trucking options.

By Max Garland • Aug. 11, 2025

Ohio to add 1,400 truck parking spaces across 33 sites

The expansion will be funded by $150 million of the state’s transportation budget, which was passed earlier this year.

By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 11, 2025

TFI projects $75M savings from new US tax law

Executives projected the legislation could also help revive industrial demand for trucking.

By David Taube • Aug. 11, 2025

Landstar CEO touts uptick in truck revenue per load despite soft freight market

The carrier’s heavy haul was a positive, with the service’s revenue outperforming core truckload.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 7, 2025

ArcBest ups LTL rates by 5.9%

Chief Commercial Officer Eddie Sorg said the carrier believes customers will be willing to pay for the general rate increase.

By David Taube • Aug. 7, 2025

Former head of Cruise joins Kodiak’s board of directors

Mohamed Elshenawy will bring self-driving car expertise to the autonomous trucking company as it prepares to go public, per Kodiak’s announcement.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 7, 2025

XPO saves on outsourcing costs, prepares for market upside

The carrier expects more savings could come from additional insourcing of linehaul miles, CEO Mario Harik said on a Q2 earnings call.

By David Taube • Aug. 6, 2025

PAMT names new CEO

Lance Stewart is the company’s chief executive officer as of Monday.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 6, 2025

ArcBest sees gains in operations through AI

The technology is helping optimize resources as the carrier reduces less profitable lanes, several executives said in a recent Q2 earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 5, 2025

Aurora begins nighttime driverless operations

The company said nighttime driving, which it began in July, “doubles truck utilization potential.”

By David Taube • Aug. 5, 2025

3 Big Numbers: How is 7-Eleven’s turnaround going?

Seven & i’s North American arm saw boosts in operating income and delivery sales while making progress on several initiatives during Q1.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 5, 2025

Schneider starts early peak season surcharges for intermodal

The carrier is starting similar conversations with truckload customers about higher shipping costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 4, 2025

Shippers are being more decisive despite uncertainty: Ryder

The Trump administration’s sweeping new tax law has provided clarity for some supply chain customers, CEO Robert Sanchez told investors.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 4, 2025

Old Dominion Freight Line notes some progress in Q2 revenue

The LTL carrier remains committed to its business model despite a lengthy downturn, the company said in a Q2 earnings call.

By David Taube • Aug. 1, 2025

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern agree to merge

The two companies aim to close the transaction in early 2027, bringing together 50,000 route miles to form “the first transcontinental railroad” in the U.S.

By Philip Neuffer • July 31, 2025