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How fuel surcharges overlook efficiency and inflate shipper costs

Traditional diesel fuel surcharges pass inflated costs onto shippers while allowing high-efficiency fleets to pocket extra profits, but modern AI and digital data could link shipping rates directly to actual fuel performance.

October 1, 2026

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Leighton Transport offers big-fleet clout with boutique care

Jerome, Idaho-based Leighton Transport has expanded to 28 trucks by blending a driver-first culture and factoring-free financial discipline with the purchasing power of common affiliate Arlo G. Lott Trucking.

October 1, 2026

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Growth strategies

The hidden liability risks in hauling delicate automotive parts

ransporting delicate automotive components requires carriers to adopt specialized loading, static protection, and moisture control habits to prevent costly hidden damage and freight claims.

October 1, 2026

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Zipp Express and Flanagan-White merge | USPS hauler closing down

Flanagan-White Delivery/Flanagan-White Express has merged with Zipp Express. Also: USPS contractor fleet shuttering, assets up for auction; California takes action to lower fuel prices; Wreaths Across America needs more carriers.

October 1, 2026

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Used truck values climb as inventory continues to shrink

Fewer used trucks are hitting the market, and buyers are paying more for them at auction.

September 29, 2026

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Daimler Truck Financial Services opens $7.8M North American HQ in Charlotte area

Daimler Truck Financial Services has officially opened its $7.8 million North American headquarters in Charlotte's Ballantyne area, uniting roughly 350 employees and expanding the company's powerful manufacturing and financial footprint across the Carolinas.

September 29, 2026

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Beating the '24-hour logbook' competition, with a circle of trust

"Rules give you freedom." It's a mantra for 16-truck small fleet owner Stevey Nikolov. His owner-operated fleet strives for simplicity for those leased, and continues to make strides despite "24-hour logbook" challenges from unscrupulous competitors.

September 28, 2026

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Rocking, rolling: KST Logistics stacks honors after founder's tragic passing

Founding owner-operator Ken Sanders' passing in 2024 was a shocker for the nine-truck flatbed fleet, throwing sole owner Shannon Sanders' life into turmoil. Since, though, she's regrouped, building her "dream team" with an eye on future growth.

September 24, 2026

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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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Spot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volume

The latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index reveals that while contract rates climbed through the summer, spot rates moderated and shipment volumes dropped.

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Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage network

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Managing older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shifts

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Was FMCSA's Motus site vibe coded?

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Supply constraints drive freight rate surge

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