Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Jan. 16, 2026:
XPO re-ups partnership with TAT
XPO (CCJ Top 250, No. 10) recently renewed its support for TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking), a nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering the transportation industry to combat human trafficking.
XPO will serve as a platinum partner of TAT for the sixth consecutive year.
“At XPO, we’re proud to support efforts that make our communities safer,” said Mario Harik, chairman and chief executive officer of XPO. “Nearly 6,000 of our employees across the United States have received training to recognize and report suspected human trafficking. By continuing our partnership with TAT, we are helping protect vulnerable individuals and giving our drivers the tools to make a difference every day on the road.”
XPO’s renewed partnership comes during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to highlight resources such as the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Reports from truck drivers across the country have helped rescue survivors and disrupt trafficking networks, as drivers are frequently present in locations where trafficking occurs, including truck stops, rest areas and along U.S. interstates.
“Truck drivers are vital allies in the fight against human trafficking,” said Esther Goetsch, executive director of TAT. “Our roads and communities are safer because of XPO’s ongoing commitment and the thousands of drivers who have received anti-trafficking training. We’re grateful for their continued partnership in this critical work.”
[Related: How trucking can make a stand against human trafficking]
Peterbilt tech program graduates 150th class
Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) has announced the graduation of its 150th class since the program’s launch. PTI said the milestone achieved at the Irving, Texas, campus underscores its ongoing commitment to developing highly skilled service technicians prepared to support today’s advanced vehicle technologies.
“Reaching our 150th graduating class is more than a milestone, it highlights our steady support in preparing the next generation of qualified service technicians,” said Danny Landholm, Peterbilt director of dealer network development. “Our graduates are trained not only to service and maintain today’s most sophisticated trucks but also to adapt as technology evolves.”
PTI was established to meet the growing demand for diesel technicians across Peterbilt’s dealer network, becoming a leading diesel tech training program for aspiring technicians throughout North America.
The program features an immersive curriculum combining classroom learning, real-world experience, factory-level certification and advanced instruction on the latest Peterbilt technologies, including alternative fuels, electric powertrains, diagnostics and telematics.
Upon completing the program, students earn factory-trained technician credentials that can help fast-track their careers at more than 430 Peterbilt dealerships across the United States and Canada, PTI said.
