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Warehouse worker checking driver credentials at loading dock during freight pickup verification
Broker Fraud & Vetting Apr 25, 2026
Email Hijacking and Pickup-Point Fraud Surge in 2026 Cargo Theft

Thieves are hacking carrier email accounts to bid on loads and commit double-brokering scams — while pickup staff remain the weakest link…

By Diana Korczak
Truck driver using mobile device for digital onboarding and identity verification at dispatch
General Apr 25, 2026
Driver Identity Fraud Climbs as Fleets Move to Touchless Onboarding

Carriers adopting self-service hiring workflows face rising fraud risk. Persistent identity checks — including at dispatch — are…

By Hank Rivers
Knight-Swift Targets 10%+ Rate Hikes as Capacity Exits Accelerate
Markets & Rates Apr 25, 2026
Knight-Swift Targets 10%+ Rate Hikes as Capacity Exits Accelerate

Phoenix mega-carrier reports Q1 loss but tells investors mini-bids are multiplying and awarded contracts are being rejected because prices…

By Tess Crawford
SKF Scotseal X-treme HD Targets Vocational Fleets With Hand-Install Design
Equipment & OEM Apr 25, 2026
SKF Scotseal X-treme HD Targets Vocational Fleets With Hand-Install Design

New heavy-duty wheel seal uses labyrinth design and HNBRX material for waste, construction, and mining applications — no special tools…

By Hank Rivers
Flatbed trailer loaded with construction materials on highway, illustrating spot rate movement in trucking freight markets
Markets & Rates Apr 25, 2026
Flatbed Spot Rates Jump 8¢ While Dry Van and Reefer Slide

Flatbed linehaul climbed to $2.61/mile last week — the second straight 8-cent gain — while dry van and reefer rates dropped as load…

By Tess Crawford
Fuel tanker ship at sea under cloudy sky, representing transoceanic military fuel shipments
General Apr 25, 2026
Military Fuel Shipments Cross Pacific as Iran War Closes Hormuz Routes

U.S. military-grade fuel cargoes sailing east signal supply-chain pivot away from Middle East — diesel and jet-fuel availability for…

By Hank Rivers
Target corporate headquarters building exterior in Minneapolis
General Apr 25, 2026
Target HQ Mandate Hits Merchandising — No Direct Fleet Impact

Retailer orders remote merchandising staff to Minneapolis headquarters; distribution and logistics operations unchanged.

By Hank Rivers
Heavy Duty Trucking magazine logo and Truck Fleet Innovators award graphic
General Apr 25, 2026
Heavy Duty Trucking Opens 2026 Fleet Innovators Nominations

Annual award recognizes fleet managers and shop supervisors who deploy new equipment, maintenance strategies, or operational practices —…

By Hank Rivers
Diesel fuel pump nozzle at truck stop with price display showing per-gallon rate
Markets & Rates Apr 25, 2026
Diesel Drops 21 Cents, Then Crude Hits $100 — What Happens Next

National average fell to $5.40/gallon this week, but Brent crude spiked over $100/barrel as Iran ceasefire uncertainty keeps the Strait of…

By Tess Crawford
Semi-truck undergoing maintenance in a fleet repair shop with technician inspecting undercarriage
Carrier Business Apr 25, 2026
Unbundled Maintenance vs. Full-Service Lease: The Cost Gap Widens

For fleets running 10 or more trucks, the choice between managing maintenance in-house and paying a bundled monthly rate now carries a…

By Tess Crawford
Logistics operations leader receiving industry recognition award at trucking association event
Driver Life on the Road Apr 25, 2026
Penske Logistics VP Aurélie Doucette wins 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award

Women In Trucking Association names 20-year operations leader for mentorship and supply chain performance

By Yolanda Stark
Truck trailer being loaded at warehouse dock with security fencing in background
General Apr 25, 2026
Cargo Theft Falls in Q1 as Criminals Buy Trucking Companies Outright

CargoNet reports organized groups are purchasing legitimate motor carriers to bypass anti-fraud controls and operate under valid USDOT…

By Hank Rivers
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