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.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 3, 2025

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.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 3, 2025

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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.

By David Taube • Updated 3 hours ago

Trump sets tariffs on trucks, pharmaceuticals, furniture

The new levies, ranging from 25% to 100%, will go into effect Oct. 1, the president said Thursday.

By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 25, 2025

Rental activity significantly drops: NPTC 2025 benchmarking survey

The decline reflects a more cautious approach from the trucking industry, an executive said.

By David Taube • Sept. 25, 2025

Gatik plans AV expansion in Canada

The company will deploy up to 50 autonomous trucks in partnership with retailer Loblaw, per a five-year deal from the two firms.

By David Taube • Sept. 23, 2025

Averitt orders 264 Volvo trucks amid uncertain environment

The trucks will be delivered this year — an unusual move when bigger fleets are normally looking much farther ahead, an executive for the OEM told Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • Sept. 17, 2025

ZM Trucks launches US facility as EV incentives fade

The manufacturer says its commercialization strategy is focused on state-level programs that support fleet electrification, rather than federal funding.

By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 15, 2025

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.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2025

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.

By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 8, 2025

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.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 2, 2025

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.

By David Taube • Aug. 25, 2025

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.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 20, 2025

Truck manufacturers sue CARB over zero-emission vehicle plan

Four OEMs filed the lawsuit in a move to bring clarity regarding a state and federal conflict over which emissions regulations the companies must follow.

By David Taube • Aug. 12, 2025

Daimler Truck North America orders fall by more than 50% in Q2

The OEM expects to produce fewer trucks than previously projected, but even that forecast assumes a July uptick in ordering continues.

By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 7, 2025

Former head of Cruise joins Kodiak’s board of directors

Mohamed Elshenawy will bring self-driving car expertise to the autonomous trucking company as it prepares to go public, per Kodiak’s announcement.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 7, 2025

Aurora begins nighttime driverless operations

The company said nighttime driving, which it began in July, “doubles truck utilization potential.”

By David Taube • Aug. 5, 2025

The high cost of cutting corners: Why genuine OEM fifth wheel parts protect your fleet and bottom line

Knowing the value of genuine OEM fifth wheel parts can protect your people, uptime and profit.

By Allison Stewart • Aug. 4, 2025

Wabash buoyed by parts and services amid weak freight market

In Q2, the segment grew by 15% sequentially and by nearly 9% year over year.

By Haley Cawthon • July 31, 2025

Werner’s used equipment pricing boon helps Q2 earns

Resale values reached more than two-year highs, CFO Chris Wikoff told investors.

By David Taube • July 31, 2025

US, South Korea strike tariff deal, Trump says

Under the proposed agreement, imports from South Korea would be subject to a 15% tariff while U.S.-originating goods would be exempt from duties.

By Kelly Stroh • July 30, 2025

EPA seeks to reverse 2009 emissions framework

The proposed measure could produce sweeping ripple effects on regulations such as last year’s phase three greenhouse gas emissions rule for heavy-duty trucks.

By David Taube • July 30, 2025

Federal excise tax changes fall short in Congress

Legislators have tried this year to repeal or drastically reduce a longtime fee on new trucking equipment, including through the “big beautiful bill.”

By David Taube • July 18, 2025

Trucking firms help communities hit by Texas flooding

Among the emergency responses, truck drivers delivered supplies, aided by regulatory relief.

By David Taube • July 14, 2025

US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low

Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Nathan Owens • July 2, 2025