Media Brands
Overdrive
For owner-operators
CCJ
For trucking professionals
EquipmentWorld
For contractors
Truck Parts and Service
For dealers and distributors
Data Solutions
RigDig
Identifying active trucking fleets
EDA
Construction market intelligence
IronSolutions
Ag equipment valuation data
Equipment Watch
Heavy equipment data & analytics
CAB
Motor carrier risk assessment
PriceDigests
Specs, VIN decoding and values
RigDig
Precision targeting at scale
Fusable
Learn more about Fusable
Commercial Carrier Journal
  • Trucks
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Products
  • Regulations
  • CCJ Top 250
Follow Commercial Carrier Journal
Facebook iconTwitter X icon LinkedIn iconYouTube icon
About
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
Sections
  • Trucks
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Products
  • Regulations
  • CCJ Top 250
  • Alt Power
  • Maintenance
  • Indicators
  • Test Drives
  • Preventable or Not?
  • CCJ Innovators
  • CCJ Symposiums
  • Videos
  • White Papers
Follow Commercial Carrier Journal
Facebook iconTwitter X icon LinkedIn iconYouTube icon
  • Trucks
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Products
  • Regulations
  • CCJ Top 250
  • Alt Power
  • Maintenance
  • Indicators
  • Test Drives
  • Preventable or Not?
  • CCJ Innovators
  • CCJ Symposiums
  • Videos
  • White Papers
  • Newsletters
80K trucking pros get it. Shouldn’t you?
80K trucking pros get it. Shouldn’t you?
Breaking news, business solutions & equipment news delivered straight to your inbox.
By providing your email, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Business: Page 4

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
Semi-truck parked at industrial warehouse facility at dusk with wet pavement and illuminated building windows
Business
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
White semi-truck transporting military Humvee vehicles on a flatbed trailer in wooded area
Sponsor Content
Run Your Fleet. Not Your Tire Program
Michelin North America
September 1, 2026
Run Your Fleet. Not Your Tire Program
Freight demand
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
Red and yellow semi-truck hauling construction equipment on a multi-lane interstate highway with green trees and hills in background
CCJ Top 250
Skyrocketing insurance costs put the brakes on big trucking profits
Freight demand isn't saving America's top transportation firms as rising insurance and claims costs cut top truckers' profits in half.
July 11, 2026
Fleet of commercial trucks traveling on a multi-lane highway with green forest and power lines in background
Business
Clifford C. Hay Inc., up from ashes, with new hurdles after crashes: Small Fleet Champ update
After taking over the family biz in 1999 with one truck, Clifford Hay II built well beyond a single unit, showing plenty resiliency and commitment to customers. Hay was a 2025 Small Fleet Champ finalist, and with the 2026 July 31 entry deadline fast approaching, the owner's regrouping after another big hit.
July 9, 2026
Three semi-trucks parked outside a white commercial trucking warehouse
Outlook and Benchmarking
Contract freight’s margin gap isn’t a pricing problem; it’s a timing problem
Stop training shippers to expect outdated rates. Execution-aligned pricing is the key to recovering fuel costs and maintaining carrier health.
July 9, 2026
Person refueling a commercial truck with green pump nozzle at gas station
Freight demand
White hot spot rates pass contract rates for first time in 4 years
Trucking contract rates fall behind record-breaking spot rates.
July 9, 2026
Red semi-truck loaded with metal coils in industrial warehouse facility with overhead cranes and metal storage
Mergers & Acquisitions
Two fleet safety tech providers plan to merge
Dash camera providers Nauto and Nexar are set to merge in a deal that brings together 10 billion cumulative miles of driving history.
July 8, 2026
Driver's view from inside a car with dashboard camera, overlooking city skyline and traffic on sunny day
Mergers & Acquisitions
Trimble takes the spotlight for 'rumors' about potential unit sale
Trimble is reportedly working with Goldman Sachs to sell its transportation and logistics unit, but the company did not confirm.
July 8, 2026
Speaker presenting on stage with Trimble logo displayed on purple starfield backdrop
Companies
Keller Logistics takes on the fentanyl crisis with 'Hope Hits the Highway'
While cause-based truck wraps are common, Keller Logistics is tackling a deadly crisis by equipping drivers with naloxone to fight illicit fentanyl.
July 8, 2026
Speaker addresses audience at fentanyl awareness event with blue banner reading 'Educate. Act. Prevent.'
Outlook and Benchmarking
What trucking fleets can learn from railroads
Advanced technology and proprietary software are pushing Class 8 trucks toward a locomotive-style ownership model.
July 6, 2026
Red and yellow freight locomotive pulling tanker cars on railroad tracks under blue sky with clouds
Business
Optimize your backhauls to cut down on fuel spend
Deadheading hundreds of miles between loads is one of the least efficient things a trucking company can do, so ensuring you have another load, or series of loads, lined up to get your truck where it needs to be, for the right price, is key.
July 3, 2026
Semi-truck on highway with yellow text banner reading 'NO MORE EMPTY MILES' and 10-44 logistics logo
Pay and benefits
TMC Transportation boosts driver pay, reinstates continuous run program
God driving metrics can push a driver's total share to an industry-high 37% of each load hauled.
July 2, 2026
Black and white Peterbilt semi-truck parked in front of a commercial building with blue sky
Outlook and Benchmarking
Why fuel economy should matter to private fleets
Improving fuel economy is one of the fastest ways for a private fleet to reduce its costs.
July 1, 2026
Car fuel gauge dashboard showing low fuel level with warning light illuminated
Mergers & Acquisitions
CEVA Logistics parent acquiring FedEx Supply Chain
CEVA Logistics will absorb FedEx Supply Chain’s assets and its nearly 10,000 employees.
July 1, 2026
CEVA Logistics delivery truck with red geometric logo parked on urban street
Business
Prime Inc. sues IRS to recover $11M in reefer fuel taxes
The fleet says its use of diesel fuel in its trailers' refrigeration units “is an off-highway, nontaxable business use,” and is therefore eligible for tax credits on the taxes paid for the fuel.
July 1, 2026
PRIME Inc. semi-truck with military support messaging and patriotic graphics honoring troops
Growth strategies
How IT and sales built a competitive advantage together
Sales teams are among the most data-intensive, time-sensitive, and customer-facing groups in any organization.
June 30, 2026
Professional man wearing headset smiling while working on laptop in modern office environment
Freight demand
Freight rates surge despite falling volumes as capacity tightens, U.S. Bank report shows
Contract rates are up 9%  while contract volumes plummeted from 1,051,696 to 739,184.
June 30, 2026
U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index rates edition showing dry van rates and volumes from May 2025 to May 2026 with spot, contract, and fuel pricing data.
Previous Page
Page 4 of 2271
Next Page
Top Stories
Vintage gas pumps numbered 14 with 'No Smoking' signage in outdoor setting
Trucks
Could dyed diesel damage your engine or void your warranty?
Aimed at easing pricing pressure at the pump, a new executive order permits highway vehicles to burn off-road red diesel without risking engine damage, federal tax penalties, or warranty coverage.
Fleet of commercial semi-trucks parked under illuminated canopy at truck stop during dusk
Equipment
Fuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking records
Man in navy suit standing beside blue truck at public event with crowd holding phones
Industry
Trump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systems
Industrial logistics yard with semi-trucks and colorful shipping containers under clear blue sky
Freight demand
Spot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volume
Stop Costly Torque Guesswork Before It Hits Uptime
Featured Sponsor
Stop Costly Torque Guesswork Before It Hits Uptime
CCJ Top 250
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.
Get the free report
White Papers
Sponsored by Michelin North America
Run Your Fleet. Not Your Tire Program
See what changes when Michelin Fleet Solutions helps manage your tires for you.
DownloadView All
Commercial Carrier Journal
Newsletter Just for Trucking Professionals
Get trucking news and insights, plus management tips and regulation updates — delivered straight to your inbox.
Follow Commercial Carrier Journal
Facebook iconTwitter X icon LinkedIn iconYouTube icon
Topics
  • Trucks
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Products
  • Regulations
  • CCJ Top 250
More
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
  • Videos
Fusable Logo
  1. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
  2. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  3. Cookie Settings
  4. Contact Us
  5. Site Map
© 2026 Randall-Reilly, LLC. All rights reserved. Fusable® is a trademark of Randall-Reilly, LLC.