Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026:
Roadrunner announces general rate increase
Roadrunner (CCJ Top 250, No. 91) has announced a general rate increase (GRI) of 4.9%, effective Jan. 26.
The increase applies to the existing RDFS 501 base rate structure (effective Jan. 15, 2025) and the RDFS 1000 base rate structure (effective July 11, 2025).
"Building on our continued elevation in service quality across the board, this 4.9% increase is part of our ongoing efforts to align rates with operational costs related to industry supply-side driver capacity tightening and continued investment in network enhancements and service excellence," said Thu Vu, Director of Pricing. "Roadrunner's commitment to reliable, leading-quality transportation is our top priority, and this measured adjustment supports sustainable growth while upholding the superior performance our customers expect."
The rate increase will apply to specific lanes, with varying impacts based on each customer's shipment profile, including lanes, distance, and volume reflecting truckload market tightening, the company said. In addition, several accessorial charges in the Roadrunner 100 Rules Tariff will be updated to reflect current cost realities and further bolster the LTL carrier's comprehensive service offerings.
A. Duie Pyle purchases site for future Port of Virginia service
A. Duie Pyle (CCJ Top 250, No. 56) has purchased a 43-acre site at Port 460 Logistics Center in Suffolk, Virginia.
Pyle plans to develop an integrated logistics campus designed to support warehouse operations, LTL cross-dock services and transloading in the Norfolk region.
The project, located at 3047 Starboard Court, Suffolk, VA 23434, will bring a 52-door LTL cross-dock and 200,000 square-feet of warehouse (expandable to 420,000 square-feet) operations under one roof, the company said.
This approach will allow customers to benefit from a more integrated solution that combines storage, transportation and immediate access to Pyle’s final-mile network. Service offerings will include warehousing and distribution, transloading, as well as LTL, contract dedicated services, drayage and truckload management brokerage services.
The facility will provide seamless connections into the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Ohio freight corridors given the proximity to the Port of Virginia, a key hub of import and export freight activity along the east coast.
“Our expansion in the Suffolk–Norfolk market reflects a strategic response to the rapidly evolving demands of today’s supply chain,” said Frank Granieri, Chief Commercial Officer at A. Duie Pyle. “In recent years, shippers have navigated unprecedented disruptions, elevating the need for speed, resilience and adaptability across their networks. By establishing this integrated warehouse and LTL service center near the Port of Virginia, we’re not just enhancing our capacity; we’re addressing the pressing need for more efficient, adaptive solutions that streamline operations in a high-demand market.”
The new facility has an estimated completion date of Q2 2027 and is expected to create new jobs within the first year of operation. These positions will span various operational roles, from warehouse staff to drivers, all contributing to the continued growth of Pyle’s service network.
The facility will support Pyle’s entire transportation network, stretching from Virginia to Maine and west through Ohio, while enhancing speed, flexibility and overall supply chain connectivity for customers.
Rockefeller Group and Matan broke ground on Port 460 in September 2024 and are nearing completion of the first two buildings, a 339,150 square foot distribution center and a 246,490 square foot distribution center. Pyle will be developing Building 5 as part of the project’s Phase 1 master plan.
Six sentenced in multi-state cargo theft conspiracy
Six individuals involved in a multi-year cargo theft enterprise were recently sentenced for their roles in the conspiracy.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced the sentences for the six people who were found to have conspired to steal tractor-trailers containing commercially available, high-end electronics and other items, which they later resold at a discount for profit. Those sentenced, their sentences and charges are:
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, the co-conspirators traveled from Florida and Kentucky to distribution facilities used by national companies such as Meta, Microsoft, and L Brands located in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. The group then surveilled these facilities and followed tractor-trailers as they departed. When a driver stopped to rest, refuel, or park, the conspirators stole the entire tractor-trailer.
In many instances, the group abandoned the stolen tractor nearby and reattached the trailer to a different tractor they operated. To evade law enforcement, they painted over logos and identifying numbers and used different license plates on the solen trailers.
The group then transported the stolen cargo to Miami, Florida, where it was sold to buyers, including co-defendant Richard Alameda, for a fraction of its retail value. The group carried out at least 14 separate cargo thefts, resulting in the theft of:
- More than $2 million in Oculus virtual reality headsets from a Meta facility
- $940,000 in Microsoft products
- $1 million in Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret merchandise
- $669,000 in Harmon-JBL audio products
- $180,000 in Logitech products
- $480,000 worth of Bose audio speakers, among other stolen items
“These thefts had real consequences for consumers and businesses, increasing costs and disrupting the flow of goods across the country,” said Tom Wheeler, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “What this group attempted was a sweeping attack on the backbone of U.S. commerce, but it was ultimately dismantled through the unified work of federal, state, and local law enforcement. Federal law enforcement has a far reach and unwavering resolve, and this case makes it clear that anyone who threatens the nation’s supply chain will be tracked down and held accountable.”
The Federal Bureau of Investigation was assisted in the investigation by several state and local law enforcement agencies, including the Kentucky State Police, Indiana State Police, and the Florida Highway Patrol.
