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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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Growth strategies

Why a trucking recovery could be a trap for carrier profitability

While the trucking industry's recovery brings much-needed revenue growth, carriers must maintain strict cost discipline and operational visibility to avoid masking hidden financial leaks.

September 23, 2026

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October 22, 2026

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What are trucking's top issues? ATRI wants to hear from fleets

ATRI's Top Industry Issues Survey, open through Oct. 2, asks carriers to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with potential strategies for addressing each issue. Also: Keller Logistics supports fentanyl awareness at Times Square event; Circle Logistics expands leadership team; more.

August 25, 2026

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Spot rates cooling in mid-August, but capacity tightness keeps pricing elevated

Truckload spot rates saw sharp, historic weekly declines in mid-August led by flatbed and dry van segments, yet rates remain up more than 30% year-over-year amid tightening structural capacity.

August 19, 2026

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Volatile freight market drives rates up in second quarter as qualified capacity shrinks

A shrinking pool of qualified carriers and tighter regulatory enforcement drove up spot rates across all major equipment modes in the second quarter of 2026, according to TA Services' latest trendline report.

August 4, 2026

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Pricing power drives Old Dominion’s Q2 rebound

Old Dominion Freight Line reported a 30.5% surge in second-quarter net income to $350.6 million.

July 29, 2026

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U.S. Xpress turns profit for first time post-sale, Knight-Swift profits surge

U.S. Xpress saw steeper rate gains than legacy Knight-Swift brands during the period.

July 23, 2026

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Workforce development

The benefits of joining a trucking association

Joining a trucking association offers several advantages to motor carrier members, including advocacy for rulemaking and membership discounts on things fleets use every day.

July 22, 2026

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Road-to-rail conversion powers J.B. Hunt to $181 Million Q2 profit

Surging truckload rates make rail more appealing to shippers.

July 16, 2026

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Outlook and Benchmarking

A strategic inflection point for shippers: Why now is the time to rethink private fleets and lock in current transportation economics

New EPA emissions regulations will increase the cost and complexity of private truck fleets, making this a critical window for U.S. shippers to lock in predictable transportation economics.

July 15, 2026

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Outlook and Benchmarking

Contract freight’s margin gap isn’t a pricing problem; it’s a timing problem

Stop training shippers to expect outdated rates. Execution-aligned pricing is the key to recovering fuel costs and maintaining carrier health.

July 9, 2026

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Outlook and Benchmarking

What trucking fleets can learn from railroads

Advanced technology and proprietary software are pushing Class 8 trucks toward a locomotive-style ownership model.

July 6, 2026

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Outlook and Benchmarking

Why fuel economy should matter to private fleets

Improving fuel economy is one of the fastest ways for a private fleet to reduce its costs.

July 1, 2026

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Diesel surge exposes expensive flaws in trucking surcharge system, report finds

Slow fuel surcharge recalculations stick carriers with up to $400,000 in unrecovered fuel costs during the 2026 diesel price spike.

June 17, 2026

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Outlook and Benchmarking

How private fleets avoided the market downturn

NPTC's annual benchmarking report shows that private fleets are growing despite the freight rate recession. Is that private fleet capacity behind the rate downturn for the for-hire trucking sector?

September 25, 2025

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Economic trends

Tariffs trigger pre-buy behavior, analysts warn of steep freight decline

Analysts say that tariffs are driving pre-buy activity, triggering economic distortions and freight volatility.

May 14, 2025

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Report forecasts moderate growth in 2025, amid holiday risks and shifts in retail strategies

Motive's latest report predicts moderate growth in early 2025, highlighting rising safety risks, cargo theft and fraud, nearshoring trends, and shifting retail inventory strategies.

October 31, 2024

Motive holiday outlook report

Knight-Swift, ODFL buckle on improved pricing as weak freight market takes toll on earnings

The two carriers are focused on long-term pricing strategies and operational improvements, positioning for recovery and growth amidst economic headwinds.

October 29, 2024

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Heavy-Duty parts inflation slows to .4% nationwide, masking steep regional swings

While overall heavy-duty truck parts price growth slowed to a crawl in October, FinditParts data reveals sharp divergences, with manufacturer prices hitting record highs even as distributor shelves experience regional deflation.

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Proposed rail merger would slash 2.1 billion long-distance truck miles from the highway annually, report finds

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PS Logistics expands flatbed footprint with Roane Transportation acquisition

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Democratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulations

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Visibility gives trucking a competitive advantage over rail

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Clearing The Air

The Importance of Advanced Air Dryer Technology for Today's Modern Trucks