Tariffs, manufacturing weakness expected to further drag down truckload demand

Carriers will "be playing catch-up for the rest of the year,” DAT’s Dean Croke projected.

Hub Group chief accounting officer resigns, replacement named

Brent Rhodes is leaving to pursue other opportunities after a little more than a year in the role.

Economy heading toward ‘significant slowdown,’ Conference Board says

“Maybe we should start thinking about cutting the policy rate at the next meeting, because we don’t want to wait until the job market tanks,” a Federal Reserve official said.

Kodiak partners with Roush to upgrade trucks with autonomous tech

The move ties into developing operations with customer Atlas Energy Solutions, which is running autonomous Kodiak-equipped trucks 24/7.

Toyota, Daimler ink deal to merge truck companies

Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors will become equals under a new holding company that is expected to begin operations in April 2026.

Nussbaum Transportation adds Lytx dash cams for fleet safety

The DriveCam Event Recorders will be installed in the carrier’s full fleet of 600 trucks by year-end.

Hyundai debuts Class 8 hydrogen refueling hub vision

The company will open a $30 million hydrogen production and dispensing facility for heavy-duty, zero-emission vehicles near the Port of Savannah, Georgia.

How the Texas DOT uses AI

The department sees “millions of attacks” daily into its computer systems, making cybersecurity essential for the new technology, the agency's CIO said.

FedEx Freight opens new service center in Indianapolis area

The 125-door facility creates additional capacity in Louisville, Kentucky, and Muncie, Indiana, as well. 

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NHTSA resets fuel efficiency framework, rebuffs prior policy

While there were no immediate changes, the new interpretive rule specifies the government “will no longer regulate beyond its statutory authority,” the agency said.

Chicagoland trucking firm files for bankruptcy following railroad suit

Union Pacific Railroad alleged Nortia Logistics defaulted on a payment plan and owes over $3.2 million.

Truckers see less business as Los Angeles port volumes slow

Global tariffs have led to ripple effects across the supply chain, including fewer ships and containers to haul, per the port's executive director, Gene Seroka.

LTL producer price index shows some increases

Selling prices for businesses, as opposed to costs for consumers, increased by 5.4% in May compared to a year ago.

Trump signs resolutions killing California’s zero-emissions rules

President Donald Trump called for ending electric vehicle mandates, signing off on a trio of congressional joint resolutions.

Allison Transmission acquires Dana Inc.’s off-highway unit for $2.7B

Through the purchase, the supplier aims to expand its commercial powertrain offerings to a broader global marketplace. 

JB Hunt, BNSF, GMXT launch cross-border intermodal service

All three companies seek to capitalize on the untapped potential from shippers converting over-the-road freight between the U.S. and Mexico to rail intermodal.

Alberta trucking survey offers tips for attracting new drivers

Trucking HR Canada found that many companies are taking on additional expenses to combat the province’s high vacancy rates.

Fuel payment app Piston sets sights on 14K locations

The tech company’s $6.1 million funding boost is helping the effort.

Garten Trucking’s union wage comment was improper, US appeals court says

An internal message to workers was rough but acceptable — except for a final line about raises, the three-judge panel found.

Plus Automation to go public via SPAC deal

The virtual driver software firm expects to get up to $300 million by merging with Churchill Capital Corp IX later this year.

LTL carriers see tonnage drop amid low shipper demand

Tonnage per day declined for Old Dominion Freight Line, Saia and XPO but rose for ArcBest.

Employee mental health is deeply intertwined with job conditions, survey finds

Leaders can provide help through better communication and supportive measures for worker needs, a May report by Inmar Intelligence suggests.

PepsiCo expects nearly $1M in fuel savings for its EV semitrucks

The beverage and food company now has daytime charging access and more megawatt capacity at a bottling facility in Fresno, California.

NYC’s congestion pricing could be halted, but the data says it’s working

TomTom data shows a significant shift in traffic patterns, with congestion levels dropping considerably across the city, a company expert says.

FMCSA seeking to overhaul IT budget

The agency is proposing staff reductions while also aiming to modernize its technology systems.