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

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 Larry Avila • Jan. 29, 2026

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 Larry Avila • Jan. 28, 2026

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

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 David Taube • Jan. 27, 2026

PGT Trucking president takes on added role at specialized brand

Gregg Troian will take over the freight brokerage PGT Services.

By David Taube • Jan. 27, 2026

ATA driver compensation study seeks carrier responses

Fleets can complete the American Trucking Associations online survey by March 30.

By David Taube • Jan. 21, 2026

State paid family leave benefit changes in 2026

“First and foremost, employers need to be aware of where they have employees,” a member of the firm at Epstein Becker & Green said.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 20, 2026

FedEx Freight targets strategic density in spin-off

“We believe door count — not terminal count — is the most relevant measure of our network capacity,” the business said in a key securities filing ahead of the June spinoff.

By David Taube • Jan. 16, 2026

Abilene Motor Express brand to merge with sister company

The carrier’s brand is merging under Swift Transportation, nearly eight years after Knight Transportation acquired the business.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 16, 2026

California to lose $158M in funding over CDL issues: FMCSA

The federal government also began putting pressure on North Carolina's CDL program Thursday, following a review alleging deficiencies.

By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2026

2026 hiring outlook improves, but skills and AI are primary hurdles

Half of respondents to an Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll survey said that applicants’ lack of relevant experience made hiring challenging.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 8, 2026

US manufacturing activity drops to lowest point of 2025: PMI

Weak demand and tariff effects are weighing on companies as the U.S.’ recent military operation in Venezuela adds more uncertainty to the mix.

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 7, 2026

DOT provides $118.8M in grants to bolster safety, training

Funding will also be available to military families seeking CDLs.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 7, 2026

US Postal Service says it will phase out contractors’ non-domiciled drivers

A spokesperson declined to say how USPS will review the initiative.

By David Taube • Jan. 6, 2026

Nearly half of US workers say they’ll need $1M or more to retire, spurring stress

Workers’ retirement hopes generally surpass their savings, which leads to growing anxiety about the future, a report finds.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2026

Wisconsin DOT seeks input to address state’s truck parking needs

Responding to drivers’ safety concerns, the study’s goals include collecting a variety of frontline and trucking industry perspectives and analysis of amenity needs.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 23, 2025

Averitt names new VP of truckload sales

Jeff Edwards will be a key force in the company’s sales strategy and customer relationships.

By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2025

ATA seeks 5-year extension for young driver apprentice program

OOIDA raised concerns, suggesting a bill in Congress would be better to give 18-to-20-year-olds the ability to drive CMVs across state lines.

By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2025

Manufacturers plan price hikes over reshoring to combat tariff effects

Industry leaders are displaying “slight optimism” for next year, with increased projections for revenue and capital spending as trade uncertainty settles, according to ISM’s Supply Chain Planning Forecast.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2025

Drug testing will continue for truck drivers despite marijuana downgrade

Safety-sensitive positions will remain barred from ingesting cannabis should it transition to a Schedule III substance, according to the DOT. 

By Larry Avila • Dec. 19, 2025

Immigration-related policies could shrink trucking workforce, report says

C.H. Robinson noted regulations may affect some states much worse than others, based on federal estimates.

By David Taube • Dec. 18, 2025

California may be close to lifting ban on driverless trucks

The state’s brief public comment period on revised rules to permit heavy-duty AV testing and deployment could suggest a willingness to proceed, a former FMCSA official said.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 18, 2025

ArcBest’s incoming CEO prizes growth, efficiency, innovation

Seth Runser highlighted the company’s customer-centric emphasis, comprehensive technology strategy and robust succession planning in a Q&A with Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • Dec. 17, 2025

PGT Trucking acquires second-generation Kansas business

The addition of Debrick Truck Line Co. brings PGT’s terminal network to 35 locations.

By David Taube • Dec. 16, 2025