Trucking News

Alternative fuel adoption accelerates across trucking, maritime, and air cargo sectors while container rates climb on strong import demand.

Oct 26, 2026

Kenworth debuts heavy-duty truck redesign featuring industry-leading 15-inch touchscreen in cab.

Oct 26, 2026

Aurora Innovation targets 30,000 driverless trucks and $5B revenue by 2030, signaling confidence in autonomous trucking commercialization.

Oct 26, 2026

Record-low diesel inventories on the East Coast are offsetting freight rate gains for carriers, pressuring profitability in the third quarter.

Oct 26, 2026

Anderson Trucking Service names Mike Omann as VP of enterprise sales after his tenure at Uber Freight.

Oct 26, 2026

Marten Transport's Q3 earnings gains from 14% higher truckload rates were offset by diesel fuel and health insurance cost pressures, resulting in a 7% stock decline.

Oct 26, 2026

Knight-Swift's Q3 profits surge as truckload margins recover and capacity tightens, positioning the carrier for significant rate increases in the upcoming bid season.

Oct 23, 2026

Refrigerated produce shipments from California to New York surge 13-17% as Imperial Valley freight jumps 72%.

Oct 22, 2026

Texas-based freight operators are launching multiple autonomous trucking corridors between major cities, targeting fully driverless operations by the end of 2026.

Oct 22, 2026

Toyota successfully refuels heavy-duty trucks with hydrogen in eight minutes, advancing commercial fleet adoption of alternative fuels.

Oct 21, 2026

Duie Pyle expands LTL network with new Cincinnati service center as part of broader Midwest growth strategy.

Oct 20, 2026

Diesel price volatility has become trucking's top operational challenge in 2026, with regional price spikes and persistent driver shortages squeezing carrier profitability.

Oct 20, 2026

Sagepoint Logistics will double its RNG fleet, leveraging parent company Sagepoint Energy's internal production to realize significant fuel cost savings.

Oct 20, 2026

Refrigerated rates edge higher at $2.62 per mile despite cooling load volumes and easing market conditions.

Oct 19, 2026

Volvo and Mack launch fixed-cost truck service contracts as industry consolidates around predictable fleet management models.

Oct 19, 2026

Paccar launches integrated driver interface while aftermarket suppliers introduce new visibility and operational tools.

Oct 19, 2026

Motive launches automated tools to detect fleet safety and maintenance issues, though carriers warned against using technology without human verification.

Oct 19, 2026

Grote Industries launches the 4SEE rear-view camera system using standard J560 connections to improve backing safety and reduce blind-spot incidents.

Oct 19, 2026

A California fleet operator pleaded guilty to $2.1 million in fraud and identity theft affecting nearly 100 victims.

Oct 19, 2026

Fuel costs have reclaimed the top position among trucking industry challenges in ATRI's latest annual report, with driver shortages resurging as a secondary concern.

Oct 18, 2026

Fuel surcharges propel truckload rates higher as freight volumes return to growth for the second straight month.

Oct 18, 2026

J.B. Hunt is pursuing 2027 rate increases to offset rising driver, fuel, and medical expenses after reporting significant third-quarter margin compression.

Oct 16, 2026

JB Hunt's Q3 dedicated unit profits fell 22% year-over-year amid rising driver and insurance costs, while spot rates ticked higher.

Oct 16, 2026

Trucking carriers are raising driver pay broadly in 2026 as capacity shortages persist despite weak freight demand.

Oct 16, 2026

A truck driver petitions FMCSA to require CO detectors in trucks to prevent driver fatalities during rest periods.

Oct 15, 2026

California produce rates jumped 44% year-over-year while national refrigerated freight volume contracted 9% week-over-week.

Oct 15, 2026

The DOT allocated $200 million in grants for 14 truck parking projects across 12 states to address nationwide capacity shortages.

Oct 15, 2026

Trucking rates hold firm above historical averages as capacity tightness outweighs spot rate moderation signals.

Oct 15, 2026

DOT awarded $200 million for truck parking expansion across 12 states as capacity constraints drive freight costs to record levels.

Oct 15, 2026

The DOT awarded $200 million to expand truck parking across 12 states as the industry faces persistent capacity shortages and rising operational pressures.

Oct 15, 2026

Elevated diesel prices and freight capacity constraints are pushing trucking rates to four-year highs, with relief unlikely before 2027.

Oct 14, 2026

Trucking carriers are recalibrating expansion strategies while cautiously integrating emerging technologies within market realities.

Oct 14, 2026

Truckload rates hit four-year highs while LTL pricing surges 80 percent above baseline amid capacity constraints.

Oct 14, 2026

Truckload rates jumped 11% year-over-year in August as freight volumes reversed a multi-year decline.

Oct 14, 2026

Truck-Lite launches trailer backup safety system for 2027 models after summer testing, as carriers balance safety investments with profitability challenges.

Oct 14, 2026

Truckload rates hit four-year highs while LTL pricing jumped over 80 percent above baseline as capacity constraints and seasonal demand pressures intensified across freight markets.

Oct 14, 2026

Charger Logistics deploys Kodiak autonomous trucks for refrigerated and dry freight operations as industry addresses insurance and regulatory barriers.

Oct 14, 2026

Trucking companies are raising driver pay in 2026 as regulatory enforcement and capacity constraints reshape the industry.

Oct 13, 2026

FMCSA grants five-year exemption allowing driverless trucks to use cab-mounted beacons instead of warning triangles, removing a key regulatory hurdle for autonomous operations.

Oct 13, 2026

Werner explores autonomous truck partnerships while flagging insurance barriers as critical prerequisites for scaled deployment.

Oct 12, 2026

Motor carriers sustained rate increases through 2026 on flat freight volumes as cost pressures and regulatory compliance demands squeeze margins across varied contractor models.

Oct 9, 2026

Four independent trucking companies compete for the Small Fleet Championship in Nashville as small operators navigate accelerated inventory movements and changing regulatory requirements.

Oct 9, 2026

Eskil Trucking and Site2Site Transport file bankruptcy petitions to resolve creditor obligations.

Oct 9, 2026

Diesel inventories hit historic lows as industry groups call for export restrictions and emergency measures take effect.

Oct 9, 2026

Trucking groups push Congress to halt diesel exports as U.S. inventories fall sharply, prompting emergency measures including temporary authorization of alternative fuels.

Oct 9, 2026

Pilot and Tesla debut their first heavy-duty Megacharger site for electric semis as carrier adoption accelerates.

Oct 8, 2026

Flatbed rates hold above seasonal averages at $2.55 per mile amid continued capacity tightness.

Oct 6, 2026

Quarter-end freight acceleration pushes dry van spot rates to $2.40 per mile, well above historical norms.

Oct 6, 2026

Volvo and Waabi launch first commercial autonomous trucking operation on a Dallas-Houston regional freight lane in 2026.

Oct 6, 2026

Enforcement officials issued thousands of violations during a national safety campaign targeting commercial truck drivers.

Oct 6, 2026

Union Pacific begins battery-electric locomotive testing in Southern California as freight industry pivots toward diesel alternatives.

Sep 30, 2026

Anderson Trucking raises flatbed driver pay by 10 cents per mile as industry grapples with persistent driver shortages and capacity constraints.

Sep 30, 2026

Kodiak plans year-end autonomous trucking launch on Dallas-Houston I-45 route with Ikea as the freight market stabilizes.

Sep 29, 2026

A shipper coalition led by Microsoft and PepsiCo ordered 2,500 electric Class 8 trucks from Tesla and other manufacturers through group purchasing.

Sep 25, 2026

Landstar orders 2,000 new trailers to counter surging maintenance costs in its fleet.

Sep 25, 2026

Freight shipments turned positive in August after 42 months of decline, with truckload rates rising 11% year over year.

Sep 24, 2026

U.S. freight volumes ended a 42-month decline in August as truckload rates jumped 11 percent year-over-year, though gains remained uneven across carriers.

Sep 24, 2026

Refrigerated freight rates reached near-record levels in late September as California citrus and Yakima apples drove substantial year-over-year price gains across eastern destinations.

Sep 23, 2026

Reefer rates climb to nine-year highs as California citrus reprices sharply and Yakima apples command premium East Coast freight.

Sep 23, 2026

Roehl Transport raises driver pay up to 11 percent as capacity constraints allow carriers to push rates higher.

Sep 22, 2026

FMCSA advances driver scheduling flexibility pilots toward 2027 rollout following successful preliminary testing with multiple carriers.

Sep 22, 2026

South Texas reefer demand strengthens as rates hold above historical averages amid Labor Day volatility.

Sep 16, 2026

Sparhawk Trucking notifies employees and contractors of shutdown after failing to find a buyer.

Sep 14, 2026

Google joins coalition backing 25-truck electric deployment by Nevoya on Dallas-Houston routes.

Sep 11, 2026

Anderson Trucking Service raised driver pay 16.7% and appointed a new CIO to enhance technology capabilities.

Sep 11, 2026

LTL industry eyes updated classification rules to reduce inconsistencies in mixed-freight handling and billing.

Sep 10, 2026

Yakima tree fruit drives reefer rates to four-year highs amid tight capacity and strong seasonal demand.

Sep 9, 2026

XPO's August results demonstrate the carrier is on pace to achieve its third-quarter tonnage growth guidance despite a shifting freight mix toward lighter shipments.

Sep 3, 2026

FedEx Freight terminates Chief Commercial Officer Mike Lyons over code of conduct violation, redistributing his duties among current executives.

Sep 3, 2026

California requires zero-emission truck makers to disclose manufacturer pricing to qualify for state incentives, while western states develop I-5 charging corridor with Canada and Mexico.

Sep 3, 2026

Federal agencies are auditing CDL schools and establishing a task force to eliminate fraudulent commercial driver's licenses and strengthen highway safety standards.

Sep 2, 2026