STG Logistics names former UPS Freight leader CEO in leadership overhaul

In the wake of cutting its debt nearly $1 billion after exiting bankruptcy in July, the company also reset its C-suite and appointed new board members.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 8, 2026

Family-owned Weaver Bros. of Alaska sells off majority stake in business

Afognak Commercial Group’s investment expands its presence in energy and logistics, according to a company announcement.  

By Larry Avila • Oct. 7, 2026

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XPO grows service center network to 300 sites

The LTL carrier said its new facilities will expand its capacity in the metro areas of Phoenix and Kansas City. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 6, 2026

Top trucking conferences and events in 2027

Mark your travel calendar with this annual guide of events for trucking industry leaders and stakeholders.

By David Taube • Oct. 6, 2026

Trimac opens ISO tank depot in Houston’s chemical corridor

The Pasadena, Texas, facility builds on the carrier’s Gulf Coast expansion following its acquisition of Service Transport Co. last year.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 6, 2026

Manufacturing expands in September, but uncertainty weighs on sentiment

Although the sector remained in expansion, "not being able to rely on a steady economic policy" is worrying manufacturers, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.

By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 5, 2026

Hub Group appoints 4 new directors in board overhaul

Three directors were removed by the Yeager family, while three others resigned, according to a company announcement. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 2, 2026

Amazon rolls out new capabilities for bulky package shippers

The company unveiled upgrades for large item deliveries such as pre-negotiated LTL rates and regional delivery pricing during Accelerate 2026.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 30, 2026

Anderson Trucking raising pay for flatbed drivers by 10 cents per mile

The Minnesota-based carrier's latest wage hike is part of a growing wave of companies making similar moves amid a tightening supply of drivers.  

By Larry Avila • Sept. 30, 2026

Kodiak targets year-end driverless launch on Dallas-Houston lane with Ikea

The company plans to launch the unsupervised long-haul service along a 219-mile stretch of Interstate 45. 

By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 29, 2026

Bulk carrier constraints pinch multiple markets

Lead times in the mode have increased from 24-72 hours to seven-10 days, a Q3 Uber Freight report noted.

By David Taube • Sept. 29, 2026

Shippers are exploring port-to-inland transit to de-risk supply chains

Inland routes offer a stable alternative to heavily utilized routes, according to APM Terminals Mobile managing director Brian Harold.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 28, 2026

Shippers’ coalition orders 2,500 Class 8 electric trucks

Tesla will be the primary OEM for the order, with Volvo, Kenworth and RIDE available as secondary options for custom needs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 24, 2026

Roehl Transport to boost driver pay by up to 11%, exec says

Additionally, owner-operators and lease operators will receive a “significant compensation increase,” the carrier said.

By David Taube • Sept. 22, 2026

FMCSA preps for flexible driving hour pilot expansion

Nine drivers from three motor carriers participated in each of the six-week pre-tests for the Flexible Sleeper Berth and Split Duty Period pilot programs earlier this year.

By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 22, 2026

More than a job: How effective career paths keep top drivers moving forward

Three key steps for trucking companies to recruit and retain great talent who’ll stay for the long haul.

Sept. 21, 2026

San Pedro Ports seek zero-emission truck usage boost via new incentive program

The proposed program would pay up to $36,000 per year for qualifying trucks that operate at the port complex.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 17, 2026

FedEx Freight CTO absorbs commercial role amid shakeup

Michael Rodgers adds commercial officer duties to his roster, tying technology, sales and customer experience closer together.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 15, 2026

Anderson Trucking Service raises driver pay 16.7%

The Minnesota-based carrier says "one of the largest driver pay increases in company history" applies to current employees and new hires.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 11, 2026

JB Hunt streamlines customer-support processes with AI tools

After fine-tuning its technology with the carrier for more than a year, start-up tech firm Overroute is now seeking opportunities with other companies.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2026

Small carriers lead on women driver levels within workforces, WIT Index finds

The smallest fleets reported the highest share of women CDL holders at 12.5%, according to a presentation.

By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 4, 2026

FedEx Freight says executive terminated over code of conduct violation

The LTL carrier will spread the responsibilities of former EVP Michael Lyons to other company executives, according to a regulatory filing. 

By Larry Avila • Sept. 3, 2026

Relief group aims to provide truckers more health, financial resources

The St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund turned to seasoned fundraiser Diane Hutsell to lead the organization.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 2, 2026

Multiagency partnership targets possible fraudulent CDL holders

The federal initiatives will audit commercial driver’s license schools and launch a task force aimed at improving highway safety.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 1, 2026

Estes Express Lines seeks to pay out more in bonuses than damage claims

COO and President Webb Estes noted the 2026 goal while highlighting the LTL carrier’s improvements in freight handling.

By David Taube • Aug. 24, 2026