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

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.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 2, 2025

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

By Trucking Dive staff

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The president’s legislation rescinded $60 million in environmental programs created under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2025

Regulatory uncertainty slowing US electric vehicle adoption: report

The EY Mobility Lens Forecaster predicts that while domestic EV purchases will grow, elimination of incentives could deter buyers.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 29, 2025

XPO converts lease in Florida from AAA Cooper Transportation

The Greenwich, Connecticut-based LTL giant paid $5.8 million to purchase the site.

By David Taube • Updated Sept. 29, 2025

Is your accounting system threatening your dealership’s profitability?

Manual accounting is hurting truck dealerships. Learn how modern finance systems boost cash flow, accuracy, and customer retention.

Sept. 29, 2025

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

Truckload volumes cooled in August as frontloading surge wanes

A push to pull cargo forward earlier in the year to dodge tariffs is affecting typical season demand for trucks, said Ken Adamo, DAT chief of analytics. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 24, 2025

Uber Freight, Tesla team up to offer subsidies on electric Semi trucks

The pair’s Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program would require carriers to enter into a contract with Uber Freight.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 23, 2025

FedEx Freight grows sales team numbers ahead of spinoff

The pending spinoff plans to have 400 specialists in place before the standalone company emerges.

By David Taube • Sept. 23, 2025

Despite surge in AI adoption, sales teams say the tech is failing them

Certain organizations that have invested in the tech appear to have widespread breakdowns in execution, effectiveness and alignment, the report found.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 22, 2025

ITS Logistics leverages flexible transportation model for retail hubs

Owned assets, drop trailer pools and vetted partner carriers are some of the options ITS will use to move inbound and outbound freight.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 22, 2025

CH Robinson debuts cross-border service to maximize LTL trailers, minimize trucks

Due to laws in Mexico, trucks sometimes cross the border carrying a single pallet.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2025

CSX, CN agree to develop intermodal service into Tennessee

The railroads expect the offering connecting Canada’s West Coast gateways with Nashville to reduce truck traffic on highways.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 18, 2025

Ohio Peterbilt launches e-commerce truck part ordering

The company is making it convenient for customers to purchase parts across its 10 locations for pick-up or direct-to-door delivery.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 17, 2025

UP, NS intermodal service to connect western, southern markets

The railroad service aims to offer truck-competitive transit times for multiple industries, including automotive and consumer goods.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 16, 2025

Consumer confidence falls on dimming outlook for labor market

“After months of a frozen job market with little hiring outside of healthcare, people now see more industries turning to layoffs,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 16, 2025

Some truckers project stability in 2025 despite economic cracks

Contract freight and load boards are still making business worthwhile, owners say.

By David Taube • Sept. 15, 2025

FedEx to levy 5.9% rate hike, higher surcharges in 2026

The announcement of the increases, which start on Jan. 5, comes as shippers are weathering elevated delivery costs.

By Max Garland • Sept. 15, 2025

Multiple LTL carriers report August volume declines

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

By David Taube • Sept. 11, 2025

Maverik expands cardless payment options

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

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 11, 2025

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.

By Bill Stephens • Sept. 10, 2025

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.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 10, 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