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Supreme Court's Montgomery ruling could give Landstar a $100 million tailwind
Landstar says the Supreme Court's Montgomery ruling is pushing small brokerages toward its independent agent network as risks mount.
October 30, 2026
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Business
What fleets need to know about the evolving freight market
Legal and regulatory moves affecting the trucking industry over the last 12-18 months are changing the way trucking companies are viewed in the freight market.
October 30, 2026
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Diesel price pressures will linger into 2027, experts warn
Domestic refining constraints and global trade disruptions are keeping diesel prices high, putting greater focus on fleets' net fuel costs versus headline discounts.
October 29, 2026
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CCJ Top 250
Werner sees multi-year freight upcycle ahead
Werner's CEO says enforcement has removed only a fraction of truck capacity, and rates could keep rising through peak season.
October 28, 2026
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Growth strategies
More loads, tighter cash: Why trucking growth can be a financial trap
Rapid growth in the trucking industry can trigger a severe cash-flow crunch because upfront operating expenses like fuel and payroll must be paid weeks before customers settle their freight invoices.
October 27, 2026
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Business
Higher truckload rates lift Marten's Q3 earnings, but diesel pulls it back
Truckload rates per mile jumped 14% at Marten Transport, but surging diesel prices and higher health insurance costs put pressure on results.
October 26, 2026
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Business
Knight-Swift says truckload recovery is finally here
Knight-Swift's Q3 profit surged as truckload margins recovered, and management says tighter capacity is just getting started.
October 23, 2026
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Insurance
Safety compliance is only the baseline for motor carriers facing rising liability
Meeting minimum federal regulations no longer shield motor carriers from massive liability payouts.
October 19, 2026
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Business
J.B. Hunt eyes 2027 bid season rate hike to fend off higher driver, fuel, and medical costs
J.B. Hunt says it's time for pricing to catch up with rising costs, and 2027 intermodal and dedicated bids are the next target.
October 16, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Penske reaches agreement to go private
Penske Automotive Group has agreed to be taken private by Motown Acquisition Corp. in a deal valued at approximately $16.3 billion. Also: ATRI launches research into driver health, impacts on operations and costs; Drug trafficking org used "unknowing" trucks to transport; Iowa's weight-limit relief for ag haulers extended.
October 16, 2026
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Business operations
Trimble's potential T&L unit sale urges fleets to consider vendor changes
One TMS expert says carriers should consider switching TMS platforms no matter who their current provider is because AI is transforming the way business is done. The top question to ponder is whether your existing TMS will survive the future freight environment.
October 15, 2026
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Insurance
Why motor carriers must align risk strategies with trucking contractor models
Motor carriers must carefully evaluate their diverse independent contractor models—ranging from owner-operators to fleet owners—to ensure proper risk management and workplace injury insurance alignment.
October 9, 2026
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Business
Four small fleets square off for the championship Oct. 29
Trucking companies from California to Minnesota, Utah to Alabama head to Nashville later in October to battle it out for the Small Fleet Champ title belts. Here meet Overdrive's four finalists for 2026.
October 9, 2026
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Business
TA Services expands cross-border operations with two acquisitions
The company acquired the assets and operations of Carmen Pacheco Transportation (CPT) and Interload Forwarding (ILF), both founded by Richard Ibarra Sr. Also: Florida invests $54M in truck parking; truck driver guilty of human smuggling.
October 8, 2026
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Business
Border freight eases, capacity remains tight
Cross-border freight conditions is easing slightly, but tight capacity and trade policy complicate planning.
October 6, 2026
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Business
C.H. Robinson acquiring RXO in $5.8 billion stock and cash transaction
C.H. Robinson on Monday morning announced plans to acquire RXO Inc in a $5.8 billion stock and cash transaction to form a company it said would be worth $25 billion.
October 5, 2026
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CCJ Top 250
XPO expands network with two new service centers
The company opened new terminals in Arizona and Missouri, expanding its presence in the Phoenix and Kansas City metros. Also: FMCSA denies pre-CDL driving exemption for small ag fleet; Cleveland-Cliffs exemption for HOS, equipment renewed; FedEx places big order for electric delivery trucks.
October 2, 2026
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Growth strategies
How fuel surcharges overlook efficiency and inflate shipper costs
Traditional diesel fuel surcharges pass inflated costs onto shippers while allowing high-efficiency fleets to pocket extra profits, but modern AI and digital data could link shipping rates directly to actual fuel performance.
October 1, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
'We cannot hold out long': Surprise Motus reclassification threatens small Illinois flatbedder
Roughly 6,000 motor carriers have seen involuntary suspensions this week through Motus with BIPD changes from $750,000 or below to $1 million and above.
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NHTSA proposes driverless trucks be equipped with blue marker lights
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