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Trucks, trailers, tonnage: Trucking Dive’s data hub shows the state of the industry
Five charts from leading industry sources capture high-level market data.
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Trucking execs expect more M&A, cost-saving measures
Werner Enterprises and Bay and Bay Transportation stakeholders shared similarly cautious 12-month outlooks at the FTR Transportation Conference.
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Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls
The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.
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Ryder opens Tennessee facility as it chases growing demand
The logistics firm is responding to increased logistics, manufacturing and fulfillment investments in the Nashville area.
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Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.
Updated Oct. 10, 2025 -
Trucking market exits outweigh entrants in Q3, suggesting possible tightening
September data from the FMCSA showed a significant drop in new carriers entering the market, but a calendar quirk might explain the dip.
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Volvo packs more than 40 load boards into one
Through Load Finder, Volvo Trucks North America is aggregating data into a single platform, helping its customers tackle empty miles and save time.
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Transport companies are working closely with shippers on LTL overhaul
Pitt Ohio and Echo Global Logistics are helping steer their customers toward proper implementation of the new NMFC.
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FedEx names CFO for Freight
Marshall Witt previously served as SVP of finance and controller for the company.
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Trump: Truck tariffs coming Nov. 1
The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.
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Senate confirms FMCSA administrator
Former Florida commercial vehicle enforcement leader Derek Barrs’ confirmation drew praise from industry groups.
Updated Oct. 8, 2025 -
California carrier shutters business, laying off 116 workers
Epic Lightning Fast Service, an interstate transportation services provider, said it plans to wind down operations by the end of this month.
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Truckload Carriers Association president to retire
Jim Ward will step down in the coming months, the organization announced.
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ITS Logistics expands DropFleet trailer service
Shippers are showing increased interest in the carrier’s hybrid capacity as more seek to integrate owned-assets and third-party equipment for optimized logistics.
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New public-private partnership pushes for freight modernization
The Advanced Freight Partners Group, led by the nonprofit organization Electrification Coalition, has 45 members representing industry and government.
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JB Hunt to close Georgia facility, citing ‘changing business conditions’
The company said 74 employees will be affected by the closure, although some may be able to transfer to other locations.
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Major ports so far unscathed by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The president’s legislation rescinded $60 million in environmental programs created under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
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Trucking conferences to attend in 2026
Mark your travel calendar with this annual guide of events for trucking industry leaders and stakeholders.
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CDL emergency ruling draws support from trucking groups
The standard for obtaining a CDL has become stricter for non-U.S. citizen drivers, which the industry sees as a positive move.
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How Oct. 1 truck tariffs might play out for the industry
Potential impact will largely depend on whether the policy affects truck parts and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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DOT seeks input to reduce cargo theft
Feedback could help the department close loopholes that some carriers exploit.
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CFOs expect tariff-fueled price pressures to persist into 2026
On average, CFOs say price growth at their organizations would be roughly 25% lower next year if not for the impact of tariffs, according to survey results.
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XPO converts lease in Florida from AAA Cooper Transportation
The Greenwich, Connecticut-based LTL giant paid $5.8 million to purchase the site.
Updated Sept. 29, 2025 -
Regulatory uncertainty slowing US electric vehicle adoption: report
The EY Mobility Lens Forecaster predicts that while domestic EV purchases will grow, elimination of incentives could deter buyers.
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DOT: Emergency CDL rule doesn’t affect drivers domiciled in Canada, Mexico
But the new regulation could still take out 5% of commercial drivers in the U.S., the government said.