How trucking costs are changing, in 4 charts

Rising expenses and flat rates have created a perfect storm for an industry already dealing with a lackluster market.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 5, 2025

Tariffs swing volumes up and down for auto haulers

Carriers and brokers serving automakers face volatile demand, driving them to focus on what they can control.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 3, 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

Deals with pension plans slated to reduce Yellow’s payouts by billions of dollars

The capsized company reached agreements with over a dozen entities, according to bankruptcy court documents.

By David Taube • Dec. 2, 2025

Raven’s $75M California waste-to-hydrogen facility wins key approval

The company is partnering with Republic Services to build the facility on a closed landfill and accept biomass as feedstock. CEO Matt Murdock said construction will likely begin early next year.

By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 2, 2025

Pennsylvania at risk of losing $75.5 million in funding over CDL review

A preliminary FMCSA finding calls for suspending the issuance of new licenses and renewals and voiding improperly vetted individuals’ driving credentials.

By David Taube • Nov. 21, 2025

Freight demand will return, Volvo Trucks North America head says

Meanwhile, many carriers’ average fleet age is closing in on their practical usefulness, President Peter Voorhoeve told Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • Nov. 19, 2025

Recology drives ahead with fleet transition despite deregulation

The company partnered with the Center for Transportation and the Environment to develop a plan to transition its San Francisco fleet to zero-emission vehicles.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 17, 2025

Verbiage, storytelling matter in court, industry lawyers say

Industry leaders shared how they’re seeking fair legal proceedings at a time of increased pressure from insurance costs and aggressive lawsuits.

By David Taube • Nov. 14, 2025

US appeals court temporarily halts non-domiciled CDL emergency order

Federal judges in D.C. issued an administrative stay while the case proceeds.

By David Taube • Nov. 12, 2025

Volvo Autonomous Solutions moves closer to driverless truck operations

Head of On-Road Solutions Sasko Cuklev said he sees AVs potentially becoming a new mode of delivering freight.

By David Taube • Nov. 7, 2025

Warehouse demand grows as companies push through tariff uncertainty

Net absorption for U.S. industrial real estate increased nearly 20 million square feet year over year in Q3, buoyed by activity in Phoenix and Indianapolis, per Colliers.

By Max Garland • Nov. 6, 2025

ATA calls out tariff policies, notes potential strategy change

American Trucking Associations CEO Chris Spear said the group could revise its current approach toward the trade policy if U.S. duties continue to delay recovery in the industry.

By David Taube • Nov. 6, 2025

5 takeaways on the industry, economy from ATA’s Costello

During MCE 2025, Chief Economist Bob Costello said rightsizing supply may be the only near-term solution for the ongoing freight recession.

By David Taube • Nov. 5, 2025

Top-10 trucking issues report surfaces several new topics

The American Transportation Research Institute’s 2025 list had the most new additions since the rankings began in 2005.

By David Taube • Nov. 4, 2025

TFI operating income drops amid US woes

Challenges with the carrier’s OEM and federal government customers come from tariff policy and the congressional funding-based shutdown.

By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2025

California disputes federal funding threat of $158M

The FMCSA also said the state’s CDL program could be banned if the state fails to properly check lawful immigration status in new commercial licenses and renewals.

By David Taube • Oct. 28, 2025

XPO to record $35M cost over inherited legal issue

The disclosure signals an end to a case that has moved back and forth in Oregon courts for over a decade.

By David Taube • Oct. 27, 2025

Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%

The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 25, 2025

Texas-based logistics company accused of age discrimination

Gamer Logistics fired at least one person and refused to hire applicants age 65 or older, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged in a complaint.

By David Taube • Oct. 22, 2025

US formalizes tariffs on heavy-duty trucks

A 25% duty on trucks will begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers may qualify for cost offsets.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025

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.

By David Taube • Oct. 16, 2025

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.

By David Taube • Oct. 15, 2025

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.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 10, 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.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 8, 2025

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.

By Philip Neuffer , David Taube • Oct. 6, 2025