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FedEx completes spin-off of its trucking arm
FedEx Freight officially opened for business June 1.
June 1, 2026
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Business
Landstar sees freight upcycle taking shape in Q1
Landstar posts improved Q1 results as heavy haul and BCO gains point to an improved freight market.
May 29, 2026
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Proposed rail merger targeting 2 million truckloads of freight annually takes big step
Federal regulators have accepted a merger application from Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp., a major step toward creating a transcontinental railroad. Also: DHL eCommerce, USPS enter $10B linehaul agreement; Shell Starship's big Indy 500 weekend; more.
May 29, 2026
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Business
Ongoing challenges of urban logistics
From shrinking loading zones to patchwork regulations, urban freight bottlenecks are hitting a breaking point.
May 28, 2026
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Business
Carriers flag tightening capacity and rising rates after sluggish Q1
Revenue fell or barely held at Covenant, Schneider and Heartland--but executives say the worst is behind them.
May 28, 2026
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Business
Walmart launches LTL consolidation program for suppliers
Under Walmart's new Prepaid Consolidation program, prepaid suppliers will ship products under a single national purchase order to a centralized automated consolidation center, from which Walmart will handle distribution. Also: Nuclear fuel transport fleet acquired; Torc Robotics partners with Canadian AI firm; more.
May 28, 2026
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Business
How much can fuel economy actually be improved?
Traditional MPG metrics warp under heavy loads and different routes. Switching to a 'gallons per 1,000 miles' system takes the guesswork out of fleet ROI.
May 26, 2026
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Business
Firm warns of heightened cargo theft risk through Wednesday
The Memorial Day risk period (the Thursday before Memorial Day through the Wednesday after the holiday) will likely see elevated incidents of theft. Also: Peterbilt intros Freedom 250 Special Edition Model 589 for the nation's 250th birthday; Love's opens a new station in New Mexico.
May 25, 2026
CargoNet Memorial Day Weekend Supply Chain Theft Trends 2026 infographic showing 221 cargo theft incidents across top 3 states
Business
Road freight emerges as anchor in new 'tariff-optimized' supply chain, report finds
As multi-layered tariffs squeeze ocean shipping, shippers are re-engineering networks around North American road freight.
May 23, 2026
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Business
Deceptive pickups drive new wave of cargo crime
From fake carrier wraps to TikTok-driven targets, cargo theft tactics are evolving fast.
May 22, 2026
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Business
Understanding dedicated transportation
A dedicated transportation model provides cost predictability, handles risk transfer, and improves operational control for freight networks.
May 22, 2026
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Insurance
High deductibles vs. low coverage: Blueprint for surviving insurance hikes
Lawsuits are increasingly shattering the $10 million threshold and social inflation and aggressive courtroom litigation are quietly forcing trucking premium layers up by 45%.
May 21, 2026
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Economic trends
Iran conflict, USMCA, and rising insurance costs put freight industry on alert
Supply is tightening, crises are stacking up. Analysts say where freight stands heading into the second half 2026.
May 21, 2026
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Business
Proposed highway bill takes aim at 'predatory' lease-purchase agreements
The BUILD America 250 Act would establish federal framework that cracks down on lopsided carrier-driver agreements.
May 19, 2026
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Growth strategies
Hidden operational costs are quietly eating trucking margins
Industry data shows 25% of trucking appraisals require supplement payments, but auditing towing invoices and managing equipment downtime can save carriers over $500,000 annually.
May 16, 2026
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Business
Old Dominion weathering LTL slump, eyes recovery
Old Dominion sees LTL volume slide but spots early signs of a freight recovery.
May 14, 2026
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Regulations
Maverick Transportation announces driver pay hike
Drivers in Maverick’s flatbed over-the-road divisions will see a $.04 per mile increase effective May 31, 2026. Also: Prison time for illegal alien who admitted to recruiting truck drivers to haul cocaine; Kansas police shoot truck thief during pursuit.
May 13, 2026
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Business
Supply squeeze sends freight spending soaring
Freight costs surged in Q1 2026 even as volumes stayed flat. The U.S. freight market is being reshaped by supply, not demand.
May 11, 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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Freight demand
Spot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volume
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Maintenance
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