CCJ StaffBusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationAbilene Motor Express was acquired by Knight-Swift in 2018.January 16, 2026BusinessWhat fleets are doing, or not doing, that leads to 'nuclear' verdictsATRI's latest report on trucking litigation outlines the types of negligence that are most common in cases that lead to verdicts, and which types lead to the highest verdicts.January 16, 2026CCJ Top 250XPO renews partnership with TATThe CCJ Top 250 fleet will serve as a platinum partner for TAT, formerly Truckers Against Trafficking, for the sixth year in a row. Also: Peterbilt Technician Institute celebrates 150th graduating class.January 16, 2026BusinessSaia Inc. rebranding its logistics armEffective this week, the move is designed to unify the company’s extensive freight and logistics offerings under a single, recognizable brandJanuary 15, 2026RegulationsC.H. Robinson urges Supreme Court to affirm federal freight lawsCan freight brokers be held liable under state laws for accidents involving the motor carriers they hire?January 15, 2026TrucksMack begins production of updated regional-haul AnthemThe redesigned Anthem is designed with a shorter bumper-to-back-of-cab length than its predecessor, ideal for regional applications. Also: Lily Transportation, Transervice name new CFO; trucking school invests $2.6 million to expand training service.January 15, 2026BusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportPartnering with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport further strengthens Quantix's carrier network, the company said.January 14, 2026BusinessSoutheastern Freight Lines expands cross-border service with new partnershipSEFL is partnering with Mexican LTL fleet Fletes México Carga Express to meet growing cross-border demand. Also: ATA seeks carrier input on driver compensation; FMCSA renews exemption for Virginia-based drivers with Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certificates; STG Logistics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.January 14, 2026RegulationsTennessee needs citizenship, lawful presence proof for 8,800 CDL holdersThe state said it identified older files that need to be updated under the current federal and state standards. Also: Tech supplier seeks waiver for mirror-alternative camera system; PacLease opened 17 new locations in 2025.January 13, 2026RegulationsTrucking's random drug testing rate unchanged for 2026Carriers are still required to randomly select 50% of their drivers for random drug tests, and 10% for random alcohol tests. Also: FMCSA allowing states to waive hazmat endorsement requirement for certain jet fuel haulers; and FMCSA exploring rolling back 2023 emergency declaration change.January 12, 2026Page 1 of 214Next PageTop StoriesBusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationAbilene Motor Express was acquired by Knight-Swift in 2018.BusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisitionMergers & Acquisitions'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership teamMergers & AcquisitionsDart Transit acquired by private equity firm
