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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 6 minutes ago
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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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    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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    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.

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    6 trucking execs weigh in on English proficiency enforcement standards

    Leaders at several trucking companies discussed the policy’s potential impact on the industry, such as anticipated capacity exits.

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    Consumer confidence dips on anxiety about jobs, income: Conference Board

    The average 12-month expectation for inflation jumped to 6.2% this month from 5.7% in July, the Conference Board found in a consumer survey.

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    DOT threatens funding cuts for 3 states over language proficiency standard

    Secretary Sean Duffy said California, New Mexico and Washington are not enforcing federal standards and have 30 days to make changes.

    Updated Aug. 27, 2025
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    JB Hunt appoints new CFO

    Brad Delco, SVP of finance, will assume the role of chief financial officer on Monday.

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    Retrieved from Marten Transport on July 18, 2025
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    Marten Transport CEO to retire

    Timothy Kohl notified the company he will step down at the end of September, with Executive Chairman Randolph Marten taking over the role.

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    Daimler, Greenlane announce second EV charging corridor

    The joint venture will enable long-haul electric trucking from Southern California to Arizona via Interstate 10.

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    AV firm Bot Auto aims for driverless deliveries in 2025

    Manufacturer and industry partner Steves & Sons envisions initial autonomous routes connecting several key cities in Texas.

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    US pauses some visas for commercial truck drivers

    The pause, which is effective immediately, applies to candidates seeking H-2B, E-2 and EB-3 work visas, a State Department spokesperson said.

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    Canada to scale back retaliatory tariffs for US imports on Sept. 1

    The country will lift levies on goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while maintaining sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and cars.

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    Logistics management is leveling up with generative AI

    Large shippers and TMS vendors have started to incorporate the emerging technology over the last few years with an eye on cutting costs and improving the user experience. 

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    Attorneys challenge Texas top court’s 2025 ruling for Werner

    The state's Supreme Court in June nullified an approximately $100 million decision against Werner Enterprises related to a fatal traffic collision.

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    DOT relaunches EV charging fund with stripped-down guidance

    Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he does not "agree with subsidizing green energy," but he will run the NEVI program "efficiently." Critics said all he did was delay implementation.

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    US, EU agree to terms of framework trade pact

    The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports, including cars, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

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    Trucking market cycle may look more like 2014: RXO

    Unsustainable rates are rebalancing a supply of transportation providers, according to a report.

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    Retrieved from Werner Enterprises on June 27, 2025
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    Werner says shippers’ retention for dedicated services remains strong

    The carrier’s dedicated business is well-positioned to meet shippers’ needs for reliability, Chris Neil, SVP of pricing and strategic planning, said at a recent conference.

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    Ex-Tesla exec named CEO of Uber Freight

    Rebecca Tinucci is taking the reins from founder Lior Ron, who will become the COO of autonomous trucking startup Waabi.

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    Capacity tightening, signs of rebalancing: US Bank trucking report

    While Q2 might not signal the end of an extreme downturn, it’s a “very good step in the right direction,” the bank said.

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    Matt Schrap joins Forum Mobility

    The longtime industry leader is joining the zero-emissions solutions provider as chief commercial officer.