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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

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October 12, 2026

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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

White STG Logistics semi-truck with trailer driving on highway through rural landscape

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

Onfreight Logistics hauled first loads across new U.S.-Canada bridge

The family-owned fleet has long advocated for the Gordie Howe International Bridge to be built. Also: New hydrogen fueling station open in SoCal; I-65 partially reopened in Louisville; bridge height awareness campaign ongoing this week; SEKO Logistics expands in U.S.

July 30, 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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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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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

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Launching Volvo and Aurora's 'driverless' VNL

CCJ Editor Jason Cannon traded the driver's seat for the bunk to experience a test launch of an autonomous Volvo VNL at Aurora's South Dallas terminal.

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FMCSA’s proposed trucker language rule draws praise and pushback

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Climbing driver wages are driving up contract rates

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Could dyed diesel damage your engine or void your warranty?

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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.

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