Trucking

Excerpt: The number of truck transportation jobs in November and December were the same, according to the BLS. 

The U.S. Postal Service is bringing in-house the operation of its Denver regional mail hub and ending its relationship with a private contractor, which will result in large job losses.

Susquehanna said truckload’s supply side has the market set up for a recovery but demand will have to kick in at some point to prolong an upcycle.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold $50 million from North Carolina after an audit found the state illegally issued over half of its foreign driver CDLs.

A Corpay appeal of a lower court ruling on deceptive practices was swatted away by a 3-judge panel.

New legislation establishes a federal framework for autonomous trucking by authorizing commercial freight pilots while preempting conflicting state regulations.

Avkha Equity Holdings acquisition positions Dart Transit as a growth platform across the U.S. truckload market, officials said.

More than 2,000 workers have been laid off across logistics and manufacturing firms as 2026 begins, driven by facility closures, lost contracts and bankruptcy filings.

Late 2025 data shows subtle shifts in spot, contract rates amid carrier exits

The U.S. government has withheld millions in truck safety funds from California for missing a deadline to cancel thousands of CDLs issued to foreign nationals.

DAT’s purchase of Convoy’s tech stack has its first big partner: AscendTMS.

An Alabama law enforcement official is calling to repeal or revise CVSA’s decal policy, arguing it creates a safety loophole for drivers who commit serious violations.

Inspectors are monitoring the progress of DOT organizations in implementing prior recommendations.

Regional airline Air Cargo Carriers has paid a settlement to resolve charges it defrauded the U.S. Postal Service by fudging time stamps to hide late deliveries.

Private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group announced it has acquired managed transportation and supply chain services provider eShipping.

North American Class 8 truck orders surged in December as fleets released pent-up demand, FTR Transportation Intelligence says.

The U.S. Postal Service is moving to eliminate foreign truck drivers who are ineligible to work in the U.S. from third-party motor carriers.

SupplyOne’s acquisition of Wertheimer Box underscores ongoing consolidation and realignment in the packaging sector.

Transportation capacity was tight in December as companies sold through their inventory positions, a monthly supply chain report said on Tuesday.

Uber Freight executives say resilient U.S.–Mexico freight flows could help anchor trucking demand in 2026.

Truck crash victim advocates want FMCSA to permanently scrap its teen-driver pilot program, calling it a lethal risk to road safety.

E-commerce fulfillment provider Stord has acquired one its rivals from Ceva Logistics as it races to gain scale in the logistics sector.

MGN Logistics announced that it has acquired expedited carrier Fast Service for an undisclosed sum.

Third-party logistics provider Trinity Logistics has acquired Granite Logistics, a freight agent partner of nearly 14 years with offices in Sartell and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Amazon lost an appellate court case on the question of whether it can be found to be a joint employer.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Podcast series focuses on high-stakes US–Mexico trade conversations; Mexico begins tariffs of up to 35% on Chinese imports; and Chihuahua becomes Mexico’s top exporting state in 2025.

Spot rates and tender rejections exceeded 2024, 2023, and 2022 levels.

Trucking and safety groups are urging the FMCSA to deny a request to replace roadside warning triangles with LED signs, arguing the technology is unproven.

uShip CEO Sean Wu says flexibility will be freight’s most valuable currency in 2026.

A string of drug seizures highlights how traffickers continue to target commercial freight routes.

Testing by Center for Pet Safety confirms secure options for drivers’ animal companions, amid estimates of hundreds of thousands of pets on U.S. roads daily.

Large carriers didn’t have the appetite for big M&A in 2025, instead focusing on cost cutting and doing more with less.

Bipartisan legislation would make stealing private-carrier packages a federal crime, extending cargo protections to shield drivers and potentially reduce carrier insurance costs.

Transportation attorney Matthew Leffler says that a new bill in Congress meant to hold freight brokers accountable has some issues.

Federal regulators are holding off a decision on 18-20-year-old truck drivers, eventually forcing a choice between big-fleet expansion and small-business wage protection.

Dangerous winter driving conditions shut down a major Michigan highway after a tractor-trailer crashed through an overpass and exploded on impact.

Amazon is backing Flowers Foods before the Supreme Court in a case involving delivery drivers’ legal status.

Queen Transportation abruptly shut down last week, leaving truck drivers and office staff suddenly unemployed.

That shift from passive tracking to active intelligence is what separates Portcast from the crowded field of logistics visibility tools.

Walmart’s $152 million warehouse acquisition near Phoenix highlights a surge of logistics and real estate investment transforming the Southwest freight market.

Struggling Midwest regional less-than-truckload carrier Standard Forwarding Freight is shutting down operations while it evaluates its options.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: TCS is betting on Monterrey as cross-border trade gets more complicated; Union Pacific plans 2,000-acre Mainline Texas Industrial Park near Houston; and Former Waco bottling plant to be redeveloped into I-35 distribution center.

Recent Hours of Service waivers granted by FMCSA now cover 20 states.

A strike against a West Coast LTL carrier in 2008 began a long legal battle that may be coming to an end.

Fleet telematics provider Motive has filed paperwork to go public, a move that could intensify competition in the freight technology market.

This year the Trump administration overhauled the trucking industry by rolling out aggressive deregulation, canceling speed limiter mandates, and tightening driver English-language standards.

Mexico remained the United States’ largest trading partner in 2025, but policy shifts and enforcement crackdowns reshaped cross-border commerce.

New FMCSA guidance mandates brokers using ineligible trust providers must secure a compliant replacement within a 30-day window or face immediate suspension.

Love’s is adding to its factoring business with the acquisition of three companies.

The order directs expedited rescheduling to Schedule III, but the same agency that’s held up oral fluid testing for two years now holds the keys to marijuana testing’s future.

REPOWR has released data revealing trends in the market for short-term van rentals.

The Kowalski Freight Brokers Safety Act establishes new federal civil penalties and oversight for brokers who hire motor carriers with existing safety violations.

Canada Post and its largest union have finally settled their differences over a labor contract, which must still be approved by rank-and-file letter carriers.

Stord, which provides outsourced e-commerce logistics services, said it will lease a large warehouse in northern Kentucky and outfit it with the latest freight management technology and robotics.

Biden’s FMCSA buried a FOIA request seeking to link driving schools to fatality data.

Optimism for 2026 permeates a key conference of the movers and shakers in logistics M&A.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: U.S.–Mexico trade stays dominant in September, tops $71B; Maersk opens $15M depot near Port of Manzanillo; and Wayside Distribution Center aims to boost Houston supply chains.

A New York City bill that is seen as targeting Amazon won’t get acted upon this year.

An EEOC action against a carrier that declined to hire a deaf driver will proceed after a judge’s ruling.

FedEx expects to eat $175 million in extra costs to replace capacity caused by the temporary grounding of MD-11 aircraft, but that’s a blip for a company that just reported a $1.6 billion operating income and a 19% gain in adjusted earnings per share.

A family-owned San Francisco tile business was defrauded of nearly $200,000 in merchandise when criminals used fake credentials to orchestrate a strategic cargo theft.

Weak shipment counts have pushed profit expectations lower at FedEx Freight.

The State of Freight webinar took place for the first time in a long time in the midst of a surging market.

In a novel move, the U.S. Postal Service will open access to its last-mile delivery service for companies with the highest bid.

A flatbed truck hauling over-sized cargo damaged six county overpass bridges along Oklahoma’s Will Rogers Turnpike on Tuesday, forcing multiple closures.

Nirvana Insurance snags $100M pre-emptive Series D led by Valor Equity, with Lightspeed and General Catalyst joining in. CEO Rushil Goel: AI will redefine underwriting amid 20% rate hikes.

RPM’s second acquisition this month adds more services to the non-asset auto hauler.

Supply chain executives urged Congress to mandate a federal response against the multi-billion dollar surge in high-tech cargo theft.

Empire National’s growth from a small family business into a national asset-based carrier reflects a deliberate strategy centered on operational discipline, technology investment, and people-first leadership.

A federal bankruptcy court in Delaware has approved the sale of three Yellow Corp. terminals for $4 million.

FedEx has adjusted its air network and flying schedule to overcome the loss of grounded MD-11 freighter aircraft, but the changes have overwhelmed staff dedicated to supporting pilots laying over in destination cities.

OTR Solutions is taking a more direct approach to helping carriers understand and defend their pricing in a volatile freight market. The Atlanta-based logistics fintech provider announced a new partnership with FreightWaves SONAR that will embed real-time market rate intelligence directly into the OTR Solutions ecosystem, giving carriers clearer visibility into how their rates stack […]

Small fleet owner Steve Troyer says non-domiciled CDL drivers and weak enforcement are undercutting compliant carriers.

Layoffs across manufacturing, logistics and transportation have surpassed 4,000 as companies close plants, and restructure fulfillment networks and supply chains.

A group of lawmakers has launched the Congressional Trucking Caucus to focus on road safety, CDL integrity, and regulatory reform.

The Amazon Freight Partner program offers an innovative entry point into the world of trucking. Partners in the program can run their own companies hauling Amazon freight without purchasing tractors upfront or dealing with fuel costs. The program also opens a world of new opportunities for drivers. Natasha Sanders, senior business coach for the Amazon […]

After years of volatility, players across the transportation industry are holding hope that 2026 brings equilibrium. Many analysts forecast 2026 to be a reset year, representing a realignment more than a dramatic boom or bust. Today, capacity is normalizing somewhat due in part to stricter compliance enforcement. This has spurred a marginal spot rate increase. […]

Lawmakers from Pennsylvania and New York introduced a bill that would create a federal clearinghouse for data aimed at preventing trucks from striking low-clearance bridges.

The monthly BLS report, catching up on October and November data, showed a steady decline in truck transportation employment.

Cass’ Truckload Linehaul Index has been up on a year-over-year comparison in every month of 2025.

Amazon is giving money-back guarantees to help attract customers to its new wholesale air cargo business, which aims to use unfilled space on its cargo jets with third-party shipments.

Uber Freight’s latest market outlook shows U.S.–Mexico trade emerging as a key force next year.

Federal regulators issued a temporary hours-of-service waiver for truckers hauling heating fuel in four states due to severe cold and a major refinery outage.

Wagner Logistics announced that it has acquired Dawson Logistics’ contract logistics unit.

Amazon has more than doubled its same-day delivery footprint for fresh groceries since the summer.

The big three domestic parcel carriers are consistently hitting on-time benchmarks even as holiday package volumes spike.

These carriers have the highest crash rates, per FMCSA data.

Brad Jacobs is stepping down as executive chairman of XPO and RXO.

A Texas jury has handed down a roughly $44 million nuclear verdict, most of which will hit carrier New Prime.

This week in Borderlands: Customs overhaul may reshape cross-border manufacturing, expert says; Transport Capacity Services opens Monterrey office to boost U.S.–Mexico freight; and WeShip Express relocates headquarters to Austin.

Ryder System has named John Diez, its current chief operating officer, as the next CEO to succeed Robert Sanchez upon his retirement in March.

Mexico’s automotive industry recorded sharp November declines in production and exports across cars, trucks and heavy-duty vehicles.

PACCAR subsidiaries target delivery, vocational fleets with zero-emission 536EV, T280E and more

Three Teamsters locals have have reached a new deal with Sysco in an unprecedented regional deal.

Despite declining traffic fatalities, DOT is considering ending its National Roadway Safety Strategy, with a decision expected by January 2026.

The global postal industry is increasingly focused on parcel shipments over mail for its financial health.

Longer-term deal comes following decision by Transfix to exit brokerage; NFI was its customer for that sale.

In beer, making the product is only half the challenge; the other half is delivering within strict windows without sacrificing quality or budget. To tackle this challenge, Stone Brewing partnered with Flock Freight to add Shared Truckload (STL) to a blended transportation strategy, cutting spend on underutilized truckloads by 23%, while maintaining 99% on-time pickup […]

When a November 2025 draft memo from the Department of Transportation surfaced promising a groundbreaking “data-driven severity matrix” to catch chameleon carriers, it raised uncomfortable questions about ARCHI (Application Review and Chameleon Investigation), built with $3.5 million in congressional funding in 2012-2013. Is this bureaucratic amnesia, rebranding of an underperforming system, or evidence that FMCSA’s chameleon detection infrastructure has been quietly abandoned?

Bouqs has added same-day flower delivery in select markets with the help of Roadie, a UPS company.