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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.

    Updated Aug. 6, 2026
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    Saia surpasses its best quarterly revenue on record

    The carrier also set a new high for Q2 shipments and reached a record low in its cargo claims ratio.

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    Obtained from Schneider National 

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    Schneider National Q2 revenues jump 10% to $1.57B

    Executives credit productivity gains and market improvements for quarterly income from operations rising 30% year over year.

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    Toyota to join Volvo, Daimler heavy-duty fuel-cell joint venture

    The three automakers hope to accelerate hydrogen fuel-cell adoption for commercial vehicles.

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    Obtained from Aurora Innovation 

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    Aurora Innovation commercial scaling phase underway

    The firm’s lower-cost version of its autonomous technology will be the focus of its mass-produced second generation self-driving trucks.       

    Updated Aug. 5, 2026
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    Obtained from Daimler Truck North America 

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    Daimler Truck restructuring leads to Portland plant closure

    The business’ North American headquarters will remain in Oregon, but manufacturing operations are shifting to the Carolinas.

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    US manufacturing expands for seventh month in a row: ISM

    Prices are “still too high but going in the right direction,” said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.

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    Obtained from Wabash 

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    Wabash: Growing backlog signals freight recovery is gaining traction

    Executives said customers are committing to replacement purchases and higher-priced orders should begin lifting margins in Q4.

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    Trump administration fast-tracks CDL path for veterans

    Trucking groups say the newly announced Freedom Haulers initiative helps recently discharged military members.

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    ArcBest notes ‘very healthy pipeline’ amid restructuring

    A mix of freight aided the carrier’s weight per shipment for Q2, which increased by 8% compared to a year ago.

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    Managers say they don’t feel ready to lead an AI-fluent workforce

    Many companies aren’t providing the necessary training to help employees learn how to use artificial intelligence, per Indeed research.

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    Old Dominion Freight Line reaches 70.1% operating ratio in Q2

    The carrier also upped its capital expenditure plan, which includes an additional $60 million for new trucks and trailers.

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    Werner posts revenue gains, aided by one-way restructuring

    Average revenue per truck per week in that business unit surged to $6,114 in Q2 2026.

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    Obtained from Peterbilt

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    Paccar expects EPA emissions proposal to strengthen 2027 truck market

    The OEM said customers will benefit as manufacturers will have more time to fully validate new NOx engine technology.

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    CCM appoints first-ever chief commercial officer

    The intermodal chassis management firm appointed industry veteran Kevin Daly to improve equipment availability across evolving supply chains.

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    TFI boosts profits, navigates jump in TForce Freight volume

    Operating income rose across its segments of truckload, logistics and LTL, which also experienced a 7.5% increase in shipments year over year, the company reported.

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    Provided by Aurora Innovation 

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    Aurora gets 2 carriers to start AV hauls

    Customer agreements with Charger Logistics and Value Truck are expected to provide additional capacity for both firms on key routes in Texas.

    Updated July 28, 2026
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    Canadian National won’t fight UP-NS merger under new deal

    Prior to the recent agreement, the railroad was opposed to the pending combination. 

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    Carriers note tight labor market, select incentives increasing pay

    “With the tightening in market conditions, recruiting and retaining quality drivers have become more challenging,” Knight-Swift CEO Adam Miller told analysts.

  • A Hyundai Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck shown from the side with trees in the foreground and branding stating that the truck runs on hydrogen and only emits water.
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    How hydrogen fuel cell trucks can stack up to battery-electric vehicles

    Penske Logistics and Pilot both used a Hyundai Xcient fuel cell Class 8 tractor to show what’s possible during a 2025 North American Council for Freight Efficiency performance run.

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    Ryder notes dedicated opportunities, forecasts market improvement

    CEO John Diez said the company’s pipelines are at record levels as customers look for reliable alternatives to for-hire carriers.

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    Obtained from Great Dane

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    Great Dane appoints EVP and chief commercial officer

    The trailer maker’s addition of former GE executive Eddie Martin follows appointments of an interim CEO and new CFO. 

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    Knight-Swift notes improving rates, unique cycle

    “I don't think this cycle is anything that I can really compare to over the past,” CEO Adam Miller said on an earnings call.

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    ATRI report: Carriers slash freight capacity amid rising costs

    Although rates started to recover in 2026, carriers reduced truck counts by 2.4% and left 10% of their fleets idle as operating costs reached a record high.

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    How ArcBest’s restructuring will impact ABF Freight

    A plan announced last week calls for changes to LTL service centers in places such as Connecticut, Mississippi and Tennessee, according to the company.