Fragmented, fragile construction environment creates risks for flatbed

The artificial intelligence boom “probably will end at some point. But not now,” said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

By Sebastian Obando • April 15, 2026

Kriska Transportation Group acquires Sharp Transportation Systems

The purchase expands the Canada-based company’s temperature-controlled freight and cross-border services.

By Larry Avila • April 14, 2026

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These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

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Jury awards Cemex driver $5M in ‘egregious’ disability and race bias lawsuit

The plaintiff, a Black man born with congenital aural atresia, claimed he endured near-daily harassment from co-workers.

By Ryan Golden • April 14, 2026

Carrier population shifts back toward growth, quarterly FMCSA data shows

Market exits for trucking businesses also slowed to the lowest level in years.

By David Taube • April 13, 2026

Universal Logistics appoints new CFO

Jude Beres has resigned effective May 29 after serving in the role since April 2016.

By Larry Avila • April 13, 2026

AAA Cooper to expand workforce in Ohio

The LTL carrier plans to add $14.7 million in annual payroll for 210 full-time equivalent jobs.

By David Taube • April 8, 2026

IMC Logistics names new CFO

Longtime Kuehne+Nagel executive David Rodrigues will oversee the company’s financial strategy in his new role. 

By Larry Avila • April 6, 2026

3 Yellow Corp. pension settlements blocked

A bankruptcy judge rejected deals involving two Teamsters locals and an International Longshoremen’s Association unit.

By David Taube • April 3, 2026

Senate’s Dalilah Law Act would create criminal penalties for CDL violations

Under the proposal, immigrants without proper documentation could face the death penalty if found responsible for a motor vehicle-related death.

By Larry Avila • April 1, 2026

SCOTUS debates arbitration exemption for drivers who don’t cross state lines

Including intrastate drivers under the Federal Arbitration Act’s interstate commerce exemption would create uncertainty for companies, counsel for Flowers Foods told the justices.

By Ryan Golden • March 31, 2026

Rowdy Family of Companies names president

Jason Ickert will work alongside founder and CEO Craig Gandy at the East Texas-headquartered company.

By Larry Avila • March 26, 2026

Saia names Americold marketing leader as VP

Lisa Silverboard brings over 20 years of brand management and marketing leadership experience to the role.

By David Taube • March 26, 2026

Bimbo Bakeries can’t compel Massachusetts drivers to arbitrate misclassification claim

A federal court said the drivers can pursue their state law case in court because they qualify as transportation workers excluded from coverage under the FAA.

By Laurel Kalser • March 25, 2026

Fuel Transport names leader for US market

Former CH Robinson executive Ray Blackwell will focus on scaling the transportation and logistics company’s U.S. operations.

By Larry Avila • March 24, 2026

LTL jobs appear to take big hit at start of 2026

Preliminary data suggest 5,000 jobs were lost in January, but final numbers are expected next month.

By David Taube • March 20, 2026

Up to $142M in economic benefits could come from being World Cup-adjacent, one city finds

Decatur, Georgia, could see as many as 10,000 visitors a day during the FIFA World Cup soccer events in nearby Atlanta, according to an economic impact report.

By Ryan Kushner • March 18, 2026

Dalilah’s Law amendment seeks to make English proficiency a CDL requirement

The legislation is expected to go to a full House vote in the coming weeks. 

By Larry Avila • Updated March 18, 2026

IMC Logistics plans Toronto drayage operation

The facility will be the company’s first outside the U.S.

By Larry Avila • March 16, 2026

AI trailed DEI, immigration in 2025 compliance impact, employers say

The combination of regulatory and economic uncertainty prompted more than one-third of employers in a Littler survey to reduce headcount in the past year.

By Ryan Golden • March 16, 2026

Kriska Transportation Group CEO named TCA board chairman

Mark Seymour is a former trucker whose “driver-focused perspective” will help shape the organization’s priorities, the association said.

By Larry Avila • March 12, 2026

‘Overwhelmingly disappointing’ job losses mar February

The latest jobs report indicates that the market has essentially had zero net job creation over the past six months, economists said.

By Kathryn Moody • March 10, 2026

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

Ace Doran adds NHH Services equipment, staff as new division

The deal brings on 50 trucks, drivers and office personnel for the Ohio-based subsidiary of the Bennett Family of Companies.

By David Taube • March 4, 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