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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 Sept. 8, 2025
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    Nagle Cos. expands refrigerated trucking fleet with acquisition

    The combined Ohio-based operation will have 115 tractors, 200 trailers and an expected annual revenue of about $45 million.

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    Multiple LTL carriers report August volume declines

    In contrast, ArcBest reported a 2% increase last month for its asset-based operating segment.

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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 Sept. 5, 2025
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    Maverik expands cardless payment options

    The retailer’s partnership with Piston lets professional drivers initiate a fuel payment via QR or authorization codes.

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    AI plays hefty role in tackling cargo theft, Werner exec says

    The company is leveraging the technology and other tools to combat and prevent theft.

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    How a transcontinental railroad could speed up intermodal transfers

    Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their $85 billion combination would reduce crosstown truck transfers in Chicago that add cost, complexity and transit time.

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    International, PlusAI testing autonomous routes with fleets

    The OEM will haul loads using the AV firm’s technology along the Interstate 35 corridor in Texas with drivers initially onboard.

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    Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November

    The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.

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    Commercial auto premiums rise 8.8% in Q2

    Despite safety improvements, potentially pricey verdicts and settlements continue to pressure margins.

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    Labor Department seeks to cancel 2024 independent contractor rule

    Trucking groups representing large fleets and independent contractors alike have expressed their support for protecting the business model.

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    Circle K grows fleet payment options

    Convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard is partnering with Relay to add more than 500 truck-accessible locations to the fintech company’s network.

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    Retrieved from Werner Enterprises on August 28, 2025
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    Werner boasts of competitive advantage in Mexico as shipper investments rise

    CEO Derek Leathers told investors the company's scale and knowledge of the country, plus his ability to speak Spanish, allow it to outcompete others for new business.

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    Retrieved from San Antonio Diesel Mechanic on September 05, 2025
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    Employers spend thousands of dollars training diesel techs, ATRI finds

    The new report found that nearly 62% enter the field without any training — requiring an average of 357 training hours — but some are still lacking core skills.

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    Global Critical Logistics gets new majority stakeholder

    Providence Equity Partners has acquired a controlling interest in the third-party logistics provider from ATL Partners, who will retain a minority equity stake.

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    Trump administration calls on SCOTUS to decide tariffs’ legality

    The Solicitor General asked the court to decide by Sept. 10 whether to grant a review of an appellate court ruling that found President Donald Trump's global tariffs illegal.

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    Ward opens larger Toledo terminal

    The new service center has 52 dock doors and nearly 25,000 square feet.

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    BMO transportation loan impairments fall from peak, bank says

    Improvements in the bank’s transportation portfolio were in line with the C-suite’s expectations, executives said. 

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    Trucking execs have mixed projections for back half of 2025

    In recent earnings calls, some executives suggested favorable conditions are in store for the rest of 2025. Other outlooks were more tempered.

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    Retrieved from Searcy Trucking on September 02, 2025
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    Trimac expands flat deck services with latest acquisition

    Searcy Trucking also brings specialized capabilities to the Canada-based carrier, such as transloading and warehousing.

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    August manufacturing activity flat as tariff uncertainty looms: PMI

    Production fell 3.6 percentage points over the previous month, wiping out gains from new orders, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

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    Truckload rates ‘stuck’ as tariffs, economy cloud the industry, DAT says

    While volumes remained steady in July, there were no meaningful shifts in demand or capacity aside from seasonal bumps, said Ken Adamo, DAT chief of analytics.

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    Retrieved from Werner Enterprises on June 27, 2025
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    Werner’s tech advancements fuel its logistics growth, CFO says

    The company is working on its Transportation Management System platform, branded as EDGE TMS, scaling the use of conversational AI calling and notifications.

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    How Saia moves beyond AI hype to adopt technology

    CIO Rohit Lal notes how the company's customer first strategy and tangible results direct investments.

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    Wayfair expands logistics offering to include multichannel service

    Suppliers can now tap the furniture retailer’s CastleGate network as a 3PL alternative for big-and-bulky goods across their entire customer base.