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    Trucks, trailers, tonnage: Trucking Dive’s data hub shows the state of the industry

    Diesel prices climbed back upward: A national average increased nearly 10 cents on Oct. 19 to $6.28 per gallon.

    Updated 13 hours ago
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    Heartland Express Q3 turnaround aided by capacity-driven price improvements

    The carrier reversed an operating loss for the quarter from 2025 with $1 million in net income.

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    Volvo Autonomous Solutions, Waabi launch first driverless lane in Texas

    Freight forwarder Warp is now transporting freight to third-party facilities between Dallas and Houston autonomously with a safety driver on board.  

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    Photo by Larry Avila 

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    Incoming ATA president says role is ‘the greatest honor of a lifetime’

    Mark Colson said his priorities are to win members’ trust and grow the organization.

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    Photo by Larry Avila 

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    Diesel price volatility is trucking’s top issue in 2026: ATRI

    While worries about the economy are starting to subside, newer issues like rising fuel costs and a driver shortage are becoming more pertinent for industry leaders.

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    Knight-Swift reports breakout Q3 profits

    Its truckload segment performance surged in the quarter, aided by improved pricing and one-way service, the company reported Wednesday.

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    Kodiak, Charger launch 435-mile autonomous lane in Texas

    The partnership adds a Dallas-Laredo route as the AV firm works toward on-highway driverless operations by the end of 2026.

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    Provided by Sagepoint Logistics 

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    Sagepoint Logistics eyes expansion by doubling size of RNG fleet

    The carrier’s parent company, Sagepoint Energy, produces its own renewable natural gas. RNG traditionally can be $1.50 less per gallon than diesel, an industry group said.

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    How a California carrier is repurposing diesel tractors to electric

    Ability Tri-Modal Transportation Services is incorporating swappable batteries that can be replaced within minutes, the carrier says.

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    UNFI leans into fuel hedging, tech to manage rising costs

    With diesel costs at record highs, the company told investors locked-in fuel prices and efforts to reduce unnecessary miles were helping.

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    JB Hunt reports 22% YoY drop in dedicated Q3 operating income

    The carrier said higher driver expenses, medical claims and insurance premiums weighed on the business unit during the quarter. 

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    ATRI taps logistics, transportation exec to lead organization

    TeamOne Logistics CEO Page Siplon will join the research group in November.

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    California diesel prices remain above $8 per gallon as truckers call for relief

    Elevated costs could extend well into next year, an energy expert tells Trucking Dive.

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    American Trucking Associations appoints new CEO

    Mark Colson will start the new role Dec. 1, bringing over 20 years of experience, the ATA said.

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    $200M in federal funds to aid truck parking in 12 states

    The investments will “create hundreds of new parking spaces along major freight corridors and at key freight facilities,” the American Trucking Associations noted.

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    ATA: Dozens of trucking companies planned pay increases for 2026

    Drivers also saw improvements in compensation recently despite the difficult freight environment, the organization said.

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    Shipping tool ArcBest View enhances platform for visibility, efficiency

    The transportation company added automated classification, real-time tracking and a simpler integration to the interface, following feedback from customers.

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    TA Services acquires 2 Texas-based businesses

    The acquisition adds trucks and expands the Texas-based 3PL’s cross-border operations, according to an announcement.

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    Top trucking conferences and events in 2027

    Mark your travel calendar with this annual guide of events for trucking industry leaders and stakeholders.

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    Tesla expands Megacharger network in California, Georgia

    The OEM and fueling giant Pilot are scaling heavy-duty electric charging infrastructure and targeting key freight corridors.

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    FMCSA lets driverless trucks swap warning triangles for cab-mounted beacons

    The five-year exemption, requested by Aurora, is available to any Level 4 autonomous company with prior notice to the agency.  

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    Werner backs autonomous trucks, but economic and liability hurdles remain

    The carrier is brokering freight to several AV developers, CFO Christopher Wikoff said, while cautioning that insurance questions must be resolved before the technology can scale. 

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    Nippon Express aims to boost US transport reliability with 5-day service

    The delivery offering provides long-haul transit from Nippon Express warehouses near the Port of Los Angeles to any U.S. destination within 100 miles of designated metropolitan areas.

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    Debts disrupt trucking companies in Oregon, Texas

    Eskil Trucking and Site2Site Transport filed bankruptcy petitions as they moved to resolve finances with creditors.

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    Freight market volumes continue decline amid rate improvements

    A nearly 28% drop in August volumes compared to a year ago helps reflect the changing freight market dynamics, per U.S. Bank and DAT data.