How trucking costs are changing, in 4 charts

Rising expenses and flat rates have created a perfect storm for an industry already dealing with a lackluster market.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 5, 2025

What carriers can learn about recruitment, retention from their Midwestern peers

Motor carriers are incorporating training programs and bonuses into their tactics to fuel their talent pipeline.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 4, 2025

Tariffs remain heart of uncertainty: PMI

The levies are having the opposite effect on manufacturing sectors such as transportation equipment, which chose to offshore operations rather than expand in the U.S., said ISM.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 3, 2025

10 Roads Express to permanently shutter

The closing, driven by a 70% loss in revenue from the U.S. Postal Service, affects thousands of workers, the company told Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • Dec. 2, 2025

Compete or complement? Trucking foresees mixed intermodal impact from merger of rail giants

Winners and losers will emerge in road transport as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern join forces, according to industry experts.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 2, 2025

Layoff resets, reskilling and equilibrium among 2026 US labor market predictions

“2026 won’t be defined by a hiring boom or a bust but by more balance,” HireQuest’s CEO said.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 1, 2025

Amazon CDL drivers at Kentucky facility unionize: Teamsters

The Shepherdsville employees are the first tractor-trailer workers in the company to be represented by the labor group, according to the union.

By David Taube • Nov. 26, 2025

Kodiak sets sights on next phase of growth after showing revenue gains

“Our sense is that customers and the market broadly is excited about driverless deployment,” said CEO Don Burnette. 

By Larry Avila • Nov. 25, 2025

Pennsylvania at risk of losing $75.5 million in funding over CDL review

A preliminary FMCSA finding calls for suspending the issuance of new licenses and renewals and voiding improperly vetted individuals’ driving credentials.

By David Taube • Nov. 21, 2025

IRS sets 401(k) annual contribution limit at $24,500 for 2026

Unlike last year, the agency also announced an increase to the contribution cap for individual retirement accounts.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 18, 2025

Verbiage, storytelling matter in court, industry lawyers say

Industry leaders shared how they’re seeking fair legal proceedings at a time of increased pressure from insurance costs and aggressive lawsuits.

By David Taube • Nov. 14, 2025

Schneider National Q3 operating income falls 18% YoY

While market headwinds affected the carrier, its truckload segment benefited from its acquisition of Cowan Systems, executives said.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 13, 2025

US appeals court temporarily halts non-domiciled CDL emergency order

Federal judges in D.C. issued an administrative stay while the case proceeds.

By David Taube • Nov. 12, 2025

Volvo Autonomous Solutions moves closer to driverless truck operations

Head of On-Road Solutions Sasko Cuklev said he sees AVs potentially becoming a new mode of delivering freight.

By David Taube • Nov. 7, 2025

5 takeaways on the industry, economy from ATA’s Costello

During MCE 2025, Chief Economist Bob Costello said rightsizing supply may be the only near-term solution for the ongoing freight recession.

By David Taube • Nov. 5, 2025

Top-10 trucking issues report surfaces several new topics

The American Transportation Research Institute’s 2025 list had the most new additions since the rankings began in 2005.

By David Taube • Nov. 4, 2025

California disputes federal funding threat of $158M

The FMCSA also said the state’s CDL program could be banned if the state fails to properly check lawful immigration status in new commercial licenses and renewals.

By David Taube • Oct. 28, 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

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

ICHRAs: Health benefits as flexible as your fleet

Static healthcare benefit plans might not always match the way transportation teams work.

Oct. 20, 2025

FedEx names CFO for Freight

Marshall Witt previously served as SVP of finance and controller for the company.

By David Taube • Oct. 8, 2025

Truckload Carriers Association president to retire

Jim Ward will step down in the coming months, the organization announced.

By David Taube • Oct. 6, 2025

Employers spend thousands of dollars training diesel techs, ATRI finds

The new report found that nearly 62% enter the field without any training — requiring an average of 357 training hours — but some are still lacking core skills.

By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 8, 2025

DOT threatens funding cuts for 3 states over language proficiency standard

Secretary Sean Duffy said California, New Mexico and Washington are not enforcing federal standards and have 30 days to make changes.

By David Taube • Updated Aug. 27, 2025

AV firm Bot Auto aims for driverless deliveries in 2025

Manufacturer and industry partner Steves & Sons envisions initial autonomous routes connecting several key cities in Texas.

By David Taube • Aug. 25, 2025