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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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Decades of careful growth: Car Couriers' auto-haul hustle

Car Couriers' mostly stinger-steer car-haul units run new and used vehicles within Canada and cross-border, building owner Gerry Neilon's reputation for smooth, dependable service.

September 22, 2026

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Old Dominion announces general rate increase

The GRI of 4.9% will be applicable to rates established under the existing ODFL 559, 670, and 550 tariffs. Also: Kodiak, PrePass partner to integrate Enhanced Inspections for autonomous trucks; former trucking company owner sentenced for COVID loan fraud; veteran trucker wins truck.

September 22, 2026

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80 years of specialized excellence: Otto Transfer

Otto Transfer celebrates its 80th anniversary this year after founding with one truck by current co-owner Kevin Otto's father, Charlie, in 1946. It's not many a small fleet that can claim such longevity, testament to the owners' endurance, team-building prowess, service and instincts for advocacy.

September 17, 2026

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Customer service, relationships drive TruckWise growth hauling high, wide, ugly

Utah-headquartered TruckWise owner Kevin Haderlie's come a long way from the self-described 'trucking gypsy' of his early years. Since starting the company in 2016, he's built a strong 10-truck foundation for growth with an overdimensional equipment specialty.

September 14, 2026

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Increased cargo theft activity expected over Labor Day weekend

Be sure to confirm hours of operation before departing with loads scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 7. Also: FleetForce graduates 10,000th truck driver, begins recruitment campaign for next 10K; Arizona college adds CDL school.

September 3, 2026

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ATS names next CIO | 95 illegal alien truck drivers arrested

Anderson Trucking Service recently welcomed Tracy Koenig as CIO as part of a planned leadership transition ahead of the December retirement of current CIO Julius Chepey. Also: Border Patrol immigration effort in Arizona nets 95 truck driver arrests; Mack partners with IMSA to support racing series.

September 2, 2026

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Priority Courier Experts acquires INPAX Shipping Solutions

The acquisition provides Minneapolis-based PCE with immediate scale in seven Southern markets, including Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh. Also: Teamsters pressing Chicago leaders to pass new last-mile delivery regulations; Averitt expands in Mississippi.

August 28, 2026

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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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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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FMCSA boots 133 ELDs off registry in fraud crackdown

Federal regulators pulled 133 non-compliant electronic logging devices off the public registry and gave motor carriers 60 days to replace them.

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Truckload rates hold steady as holiday freight season tests limited capacity

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

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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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