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  • An Old Dominion Freight Line truck pulls two trailers
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    Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line
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    Old Dominion Freight Line plans 4.9% rate increase

    The change will occur Nov. 3 due to factors such as rising costs in real estate, new equipment and employee compensation packages, the LTL carrier said.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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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.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    Trendline

    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
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    Courtesy of Volvo Trucks North America
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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.

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Retrieved from Cargo Spectre on September 23, 2025
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    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 • Oct. 8, 2025
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    Courtesy of ITS Logistics
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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.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    Courtesy of Volvo
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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.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    Retrieved from Port of Long Beach on September 10, 2025
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    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 • Oct. 1, 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 • Updated Oct. 3, 2025
  • A red Kodiak tractor with a white trailer parked at its Lancaster, Texas, terminal.
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    Kodiak Robotics clears SPAC vote, undergoes steep redemptions

    A majority of shareholders approved a measure to turn the autonomous truck technology startup into a publicly traded company.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
  • A Gatik autonomous truck parked outside Loblaws' headquarters.
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    Courtesy of Business Wire
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    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 • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Retrieved from Uber Freight on September 19, 2025
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    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 • Sept. 23, 2025
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    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
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    Retrieved from ITS Logistics on September 05, 2025
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    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 • Sept. 22, 2025
  • A driverless tractor-trailer equipped with autonomous technology moves along a roadway at dusk.
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    Courtesy of Bot Auto
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    Bot Auto tractor-trailer tests 40-mile route without person onboard

    The feat had the AV navigating highway traffic, unusual situations and surface streets in the Houston area.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
  • Ohio Peterbilt's headquarters with two trucks parked in the front of the building.
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    Retrieved from Ohio Peterbilt on September 09, 2025
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    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 • Sept. 17, 2025
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    Sponsored by Motive

    Transparency in AI-powered safety tech: Why benchmarking should be the industry standard

    Fleet safety depends on accurate AI. Independent testing is the missing piece.

    Sept. 15, 2025
  • A photo of the exterior of a gas station and convenience store. The fuel canopy is red and reads "Adventure's first stop" and "Maverik" while signs on the gas pumps and stores say "Maverik."
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    Courtesy of Maverik
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    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
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    Courtesy of PlusAI
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    International, PlusAI testing autonomous routes with fleets

    The OEM will haul loads using the AV firm’s technology along the Interstate 35 corridor in Texas with drivers initially onboard.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
  • A Werner tractor-trailer on I-95 in Virginia in May 2023.
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    David Taube/Trucking Dive
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    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 • Sept. 10, 2025
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    Circle K grows fleet payment options

    Convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard is partnering with Relay to add more than 500 truck-accessible locations to the fintech company’s network.

    By Jessica Loder • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Retrieved from San Antonio Diesel Mechanic on September 05, 2025
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    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 • Sept. 8, 2025
  • Saia tractors without trailers at a lot in Cresson, Pennsylvania
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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.

    By • Sept. 2, 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.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
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    Courtesy of Greenlane
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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.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
  • A Steves & Sons tractor-trailer equipped with driverless technology on its cab.
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    Courtesy of Steves & Sons
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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.

    By • Aug. 25, 2025