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With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.

Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M

The acquisition reshapes Werner’s portfolio, shifting the weight of its Truckload Transportation Services (TTS) toward long-term, stable contractual business.

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Pilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 states

Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. announced today that it will implement a Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge to help offset the rising regulatory and compliance costs associated with operating in Washington and Oregon.

Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge

Electronic Toll

Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers

Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.

Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation

Partner Insights

Information to advance your business from industry suppliers

How Heavy-Duty Repair Shops Are Using AI Today

How Heavy-Duty Repair Shops Are Using AI Today

The Complete Tire Lifecycle. How fleets maximize value from cradle to casing.

The Complete Tire Lifecycle. How fleets maximize value from cradle to casing.

Working on trucking’s chain gang

Director of emerging technologies, North American Council for Freight Efficiency

State of freight in '25 and how to brace for 2026

Vice President Dedicated Contract Carriage, NationaLease

Digital dependence: strength or single point of failure

Senior IT Leader, NationaLease

Fleets deployed more than 6,500 new zero-emission trucks in the first half of 2025 alone, bringing the total on U.S. roads to more than 59,000, according to CALSTART. While cargo vans remain the most electrified trucking segment, medium-duty trucks posted their strongest half-year ever and yard tractors are also growing rapidly.

Zero-emission truck adoption is growing, but slowing against a tough regulatory environment

Used truck supply and demand balanced, but market still favors buyers

Mack begins production of updated regional-haul Anthem

International set to meet 2027 EPA standards with S13 integrated powertrain

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Policy volatility slowed 2025 transportation M&A activity

Schneider announces CEO transition

KAG's Private Fleet Conversion program leads to expansion

California’s winter truck shortage signals potential spring produce crisis

The TomTom Traffic Index highlights the most congested locations across the U.S., which ranked among the least congested countries globally.

U.S. ranks among least congested countries, driver frustration persists

Truckstop.com Heavy Haul Load Board Pro & New LTL Tech

3PL uses AI to address missed pickups in LTL shipping

Tech providers prep for winter storm

The latest news, reviews and announcements from CCJ editors

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Idle-reduction benefits grow as fleets extend truck life

A prolonged freight market downturn, economic uncertainty and more means many fleets are holding onto trucks longer than their typical trade cycles. With that, idle reduction is about more than saving fuel, it's also about extending the life of the equipment.

Used truck supply and demand balanced, but market still favors buyers

What fleets are doing, or not doing, that leads to 'nuclear' verdicts

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The Complete Tire Lifecycle. How fleets maximize value from cradle to casing.

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Cummins announced a new aftermarket Meritor air disc brake pad it says offers 70% coverage of Class 8 trucks and trailers.

Cummins announces new Meritor MFLEX4 air disc brake pad

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Konik introduces galvanized, quick-install mud flap bracket

Chief Marketing Officer of Trucker Path, Chris Oliver and Noel Glasgow Vice President of North American Direct Sales.

Trucker Path partners with 10-4 by WEX app

Indicators

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Major winter storm coming. What does this mean for the freight industry?

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Trailer orders jumped 86% in December, but recovery remains elusive

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Trucking shows November gains, though recovery remains uncertain