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NY truck rental decision bolsters rental agencies vs. liability claims

The federal Graves Amendment preempts state requirements forcing vehicle rental companies to provide primary liability coverage for renters' accidents.

August 27, 2026

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Government affairs

Only 2 states remain noncompliant with CDL medical card mandate

Alaska and Louisiana are the only two states that have yet to comply with FMCSA’s electronic medical certification system. Also: Behnke Dedicated & Logistics has acquired South Carolina-based AG Freight; Mississippi readying for I-20/I-55 corridor rehab project; more.

August 27, 2026

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Sponsor Content

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October 30, 2026

See how large fleets handle new freight challenges.

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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Mergers & Acquisitions

RoadOne expands Southeast drayage footprint with Higgins Transport acquisition

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics has acquired Charleston, South Carolina-based Higgins Transport Service, adding 15 drivers and boosting its regional drayage and intermodal freight capacity.

August 21, 2026

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Economic trends

Oregon says online truck permitting system saved $940K in first year

Oregon touts benefits of online oversize permitting system. Also: Anchored by Alabama Motor Express, private equity firm M&T Capital Partners has launched RTB Holdings, which will serve as the parent umbrella company for its growing multimodal transportation and logistics platform.

August 21, 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Trimble confirms it is considering sale of its $533 million transportation and logistics unit

Trimble is considering a potential sale of its Transportation and Logistics division following unsolicited buyer interest.

August 12, 2026

Growth strategies

Manage rising costs with logistics engineering

To protect profit margins during the 2026 freight recovery, transportation businesses must use logistics engineering to identify waste and right-size their fleet operations.

August 12, 2026

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Cargo theft losses skyrocketed in Q2

While the number of cargo theft incidents fell year-over-year, loss values more than doubled during the same period. Also: Wabash van trailers recalled for missing ABS light label; steering issue prompts Mack recall; WIT names 16 new Image Team members.

August 12, 2026

CargoNet Q2 2026 Supply Chain Risk Trends report showing 677 theft incidents, top targeted states, stolen commodities, and $304.5 million estimated loss value

Mergers & Acquisitions

Proficient Auto Logistics acquiring Hansen & Adkins for $130 million

Proficient Auto Logistics is acquiring Hansen & Adkins in a $130 million deal to build North America’s largest finished vehicle transport platform and expand into Canada.

August 10, 2026

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Bickner Trucking beats its own fuel economy record

One year in, updated figures show as much as a 6.1% improvement in fuel economy among the company's four efficiency units.

August 7, 2026

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Trucking's operational costs: What drove 2025's to a new record high

According to the latest ATRI benchmarking report, the average operational cost of trucking has hit a new record high. In this episode of 10-44, we break down why fleet costs accelerated, how fuel prices, medical inflation, and repair bills are impacting fleets, and what to expect for the rest of 2026.

August 7, 2026

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Technician training

Why apprenticeships are the future of fleet maintenance

To combat a growing technician shortage and closing the gap in vocational education, fleet maintenance operations are adopting structured apprenticeship programs to train and retain top talent.

August 6, 2026

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Trimac acquires California Freight, expands food-grade logistics and bulk transport footprint in two states

Calgary-based Trimac Transportation has acquired California Freight, expanding its food-grade logistics and bulk transport footprint across California's Central Valley.

August 4, 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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Small Fleet Champ: Deadline for entry extended to Aug. 15

Here's a huge thanks to every small fleet owner who's put their trucking company in the running for the 2026 awards, and good news for those who haven't: we're extending the deadline a couple weeks through to Aug. 15 for initial entry.

July 31, 2026

STG Logistics to pay $2.7M in New Jersey misclassification case

The company recently completed a financial restructuring following Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Also: Averitt boosts driver pay; C.R. England, Groendyke founders among ATHS hall of fame inductees.

July 31, 2026

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C.H. Robinson warns of 'soaring' transportation costs if record nuclear verdict stands

C.H. Robinson is appealing a Texas jury’s advisory verdict in a fatal trucking collision, warning that rising nuclear verdicts threaten national supply chains and transportation costs.

July 30, 2026

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

Democratic majorities in the House and Senate will bring heightened oversight to FMCSA and could use the next highway reauthorization bill to push for stricter safety mandates and higher carrier insurance minimums.

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Visibility gives trucking a competitive advantage over rail

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Load One drives efficiency in time-critical freight with in-house AI control tower

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'We cannot hold out long': Surprise Motus reclassification threatens small Illinois flatbedder

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NHTSA proposes driverless trucks be equipped with blue marker lights

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