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Why 2.2 million truck drivers parked on highway ramps in a one-year span

Altitude by Geotab's new report on truck parking found 2.2 million observed truck parking events on highway ramps during the one-year period of Nov. 1, 2024, through Oct. 31, 2025.

February 13, 2026

Standard Forwarding Freight equipment heading to auction

Standard Forwarding Freight announced in December it was ceasing operations. Also: Love's will plans to open 20 new locations, renovate 35 existing locations, and add 1,500 new truck parking spaces; Right Weigh earns ISO certification.

February 13, 2026

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March 9, 2026

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Growth strategies

Considerations for expanding your fleet

One truck feels like not enough, but adding more too soon can cause headaches.

February 10, 2026

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Cargo theft spikes 15-20% after bad weather as security takes backseat

While carriers race to clear storm backlogs, organized theft rings capitalize on compromised security and strained resources.

February 10, 2026

Private-equity owner of Quickway, Robert Bearden files for bankruptcy

The CCJ Top 250 company Paladin Capital said the ongoing "great freight recession" led to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Paladin will sell off some of its business units in an effort to pay off its creditors, preserve jobs and continue to service its customers.

February 9, 2026

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Will Werner's $245M FirstFleet buy signal new era of dedicated trucking consolidation?

Werner is betting big on dedicated trucking's $30 billion market. The FirstFleet acquisition could be just the beginning of industry consolidation.

February 4, 2026

Transportation costs soar despite soft demand in Q4 2025

Shippers paid more in Q4 2025 to move slightly more freight — a clear indication of a capacity crunch reshaping the trucking industry.

February 4, 2026

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Former Montgomery Transport trucks, trailers, other assets up for auction

Late-model Peterbilt 579s, flatbed trailers, shop equipment and more are on the auction block until Tuesday, Feb. 3. Also: Pilot raising money for American Heart Association; new truck parking in Arizona.

February 2, 2026

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Navigating trucking’s endemic challenges

With per-mile costs rising faster than inflation, 2026 is a year for smart prioritization.

January 30, 2026

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Former PAM Transport boss named Knight Transportation President

Joe Vitiritto returns to Knight Transportation after nearly 6 years.

January 30, 2026

Before returning to Knight, Joe Vitiritto served as President and CEO of Pam Transport beginning in 2020.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Policy volatility slowed 2025 transportation M&A activity

Transportation sector M&A activity declined in 2025 amid policy headwinds, with deals dropping from 1,797 in 2021 to 1,150.

January 30, 2026

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Schneider announces CEO transition

Jim Rourke has led Schneider as its CEO since 2019. Also: More truck parking available in Pennsylvania; freight network Warp expands Same-Day LTL service.

January 30, 2026

Mark Rourke, who has served as Schneider’s President and Chief Executive Officer since 2019, will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.Jim Filter, currently Executive Vice President and Group President of Transportation and Logistics, will be Schneider’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.

KAG's Private Fleet Conversion program leads to expansion

Kenan Advantage has completed a private fleet conversion with an existing global energy services customer to expand its network, delivering gas and diesel through its KAG Energy division. Also: Women in Trucking opens survey for WIT Index report; TA raises over $100K for St. Christopher Fund.

January 29, 2026

As part of the program, KAG takes on the fleet ownership, driver staffing, and day-to-day management of private fleets’ transportation networks to allow the companies to focus on their core business priorities.

California’s winter truck shortage signals potential spring produce crisis

Inventory depletion meets enforcement-driven capacity loss as California’s winter truck shortage signals trouble ahead for spring produce season.

January 28, 2026

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Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M

The acquisition reshapes Werner’s portfolio, shifting the weight of its Truckload Transportation Services (TTS) toward long-term, stable contractual business.

January 28, 2026

With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.

Eaton planning spin-off of Vehicle, eMobility segments

Eaton’s Mobilty Group provides transmissions and clutches for the U.S. heavy-duty and commercial vehicle market. Also: International parent expands partnership with autonomous truck tech developer; revoked ELD reinstated; vocational Paccar units recalled.

January 27, 2026

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State of freight in '25 and how to brace for 2026

With the Logistics Managers Index at 66.7 and Van Load-to-Truck ratios spiking, the freight market is tightening. What does the data say behind the shift from excess capacity to rate relief?

January 26, 2026

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Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge

Washington-based carrier adding $3 per shipment surcharge to all freight originating in or destined for Washington and Oregon.

January 24, 2026

Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. announced today that it will implement a Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge to help offset the rising regulatory and compliance costs associated with operating in Washington and Oregon.

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DEF sensor delete 'not simple' but a 'common‑sense path forward'

The EPA is encouraging manufacturers to return to or adopt NOx sensor-based strategies to improve system robustness and reduce failures associated with DEF sensors, but OEMs are largely left to interpret the proposed guidance and plan their own response.

End of DEF quality sensors a win for reliability, but what about the environment?

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A bulk carrier's journey from a legacy operating system to a customized cloud platform

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Chameleon carriers create demand for risk detection

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Bill seeks to strip EPA of power to regulate diesel emissions

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