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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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Growth strategies

Simple ways to improve operating efficiency

Fleet managers can improve overall operating efficiency and cut costs by analyzing asset utilization, optimizing delivery routes, and leveraging technology to ensure compliance and coach driver behavior.

July 28, 2026

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August 13, 2026

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On the clock: First 24 hours critical in fleets' accident response

Proactive post-accident planning, immediate reporting, and total data preservation are essential for commercial fleets to counter aggressive plaintiff attorneys and nuclear verdicts.

July 28, 2026

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fleet tech consolidation: Trimble's T&L unit may be next

Legacy systems meet AI disruption: Is this the driving factor behind Trimble's potential T&L exit, or is it simply portfolio strategy?

July 27, 2026

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How to increase your trucking business's chances of financing approval

Positioning your trucking business for financing requires strong financial records, steady cash flow, good business credit, and up-to-date compliance docs.

July 26, 2026

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Just a few days left to compete for Small Fleet Champ: Enter here

On the line for four 3-30-truck finalist owners are membership benefits through NASTC and a trip to Nashville for the championship event this fall. That's not to mention bragging rights, plenty industry recognition and that vaunted title belt. Enter by July 31 to compete via this short form.

July 24, 2026

Growth strategies

Why the market is ripe for full-service leasing

Facing volatile fuel prices, tariffs, and severe technician shortages ahead of the 2027 EPA emission rules, commercial fleets are turning to full-service leasing to lock in cost predictability and operational stability.

July 23, 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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The best ways to combat high fuel prices

While diesel prices remain unpredictable, fleet managers can protect their bottom line by adopting incremental aerodynamic, maintenance, and driver-focused fuel-saving strategies.

July 21, 2026

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Fleets paying more for less insurance coverage: 'It's like shrinkflation for groceries'

Despite declining crash rates, commercial truck insurance premiums jumped nearly 4% in 2025, forcing motor carriers to offset rising costs by absorbing more risk through higher deductibles and self-insurance.

July 21, 2026

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Workforce development

Crawford Trucking passed on to second generation

At 26 years old, Abby Ryan represents a young generation of leadership in an industry frequently dominated by older, mostly male, executives.

July 17, 2026

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Never mind the rates: Small Fleet Champ TFX 'finding ways to be more efficient'

Thomasville Furniture Xpress owners Scott Denmark and Scott Cruthis both got their start in the trucking business as owner-operators decades ago. Today, after long careers centered in the LTL furniture space out of North Carolina, the 2025 Small Fleet Champs ride on strong relationships, profits, and service excellence.

July 16, 2026

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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Economic trends

Trucking cost per mile sets new record high

Trucking costs have jumped in three of the last four years and they outpaced inflation last year.

July 15, 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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Small Fleet Champ Wes Oberman harnesses AI coding, builds custom TMS

Owner-operator Wes Oberman built a custom TMS built with Claude Code/ChatGPT assist, saving hundreds each month with a foundation of real transparency for his growing team of owner-operators.

July 14, 2026

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Tech boom masks consumer slump as shifting freight market hits record high

The U.S. carrier population has dropped by more than 50,000 in the past 12 months.

July 14, 2026

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Trump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systems

During a visit to the Peterbilt Motors factory in Texas, President Trump praised American workers, championed domestic heavy truck production, and credited his trade policies with revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.

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Spot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volume

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Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage network

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Managing older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shifts

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Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America

View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

Survival Guide for Smarter Fleets

See how large fleets handle new freight challenges.