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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 Oct. 17, 2025 -
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ICHRAs: Health benefits as flexible as your fleet
Static healthcare benefit plans might not always match the way transportation teams work.
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Forward Air CIO resigns
Joseph Tomasello sent the company his resignation notice on Oct. 10, effective Oct. 13.
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FMCSA withholds around $41M in funding from California
The federal government said the Golden State is refusing to actively enforce an English language proficiency policy with commercial drivers.
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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.
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Wabash turns $462M adverse verdict into $30M payout
Insurance will cover additional costs in the settlement, a court filing said.
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Arkansas DOT plans AI upgrades to accelerate checkpoints
The state is investing $2.7 million to deploy mainline sorter systems on two key entry points to process higher truck volumes.
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ATA calls for more English testing, tougher CDL requirements
The trucking group sent a letter to legislators, stressing road safety and protection of U.S. commercial activity.
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Cargo thieves stole over $16M from motor carriers in 2023: ATRI
Beyond financial losses, carriers are also noting impacts to drivers, according to the research organization.
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Some LTL producer prices record biggest rise in years
“2025 is pacing to be an above-average year for PPI growth,” C.H. Robinson noted in a monthly report.
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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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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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Retrieved from Cargo Spectre on September 23, 2025
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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Retrieved from senate.gov.
Senate confirms FMCSA administrator
Former Florida commercial vehicle enforcement leader Derek Barrs’ confirmation drew praise from industry groups.
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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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Retrieved from Port of Long Beach on September 10, 2025
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.
Updated Oct. 3, 2025