Wabash Posts Q1 Loss, Sees No Trailer Demand Recovery Until 2027
Trailer manufacturer reports first-quarter loss as weak demand persists; company forecasts no material upturn in orders through year-end.
Hank Rivers
Equipment, OEM & Electric Vehicles
Hank Rivers covers truck hardware — tractors, trailers, engines, drivetrains, emissions aftertreatment, battery-electric and hydrogen trucks, charging infrastructure, telematics hardware, ADAS, tires, APUs, recalls, and the maintenance economics that decide what a fleet actually spends per mile. Former fleet manager. He treats OEM press releases like used-truck listings until proven otherwise.
Universal Logistics Posts Q1 Loss — No Fleet or Equipment Data Disclosed
The Warren, Mich. logistics provider reported a slow start to 2026 but released no tractor counts, trailer orders, or maintenance spend figures in the May 1…
Saia Q1 Operating Ratio Ticks Up Despite Revenue Gain
The LTL carrier posted 2.4% revenue growth to $806.2 million, but the operating ratio climbed 60 basis points to 91.7 as costs outpaced top-line gains.
Amazon Opens Third-Party Logistics Network to Outside Fleets
E-commerce giant's fulfillment infrastructure now available to businesses beyond its own retail operations — no equipment or maintenance angle for carriers.
Fleets Move AI Driver Coaching Into the Cab, Cut Post-Trip Review
AI-powered video and telematics systems now process footage inside the truck in real time, shifting coaching from after-the-fact review to in-cab alerts.
Propane Fleet Registrations Up 3%, Service Vehicles Lead Growth
Service fleets drove propane adoption in 2025 while school bus registrations fell 7%. On-site fueling costs $1.32–$2.91 per GGE, 19–63% below gasoline.
Why Trucking Insurance Costs Keep Rising Despite Static Coverage Rules
Nuclear verdicts jumped 52% in 2024 while federal minimum coverage hasn't budged since 1985, leaving carriers exposed and insurers with pricing leverage.
What Commercial Truck Financing Actually Costs in 2026
Advertised rates start at 7.9%, but credit score, truck age, and lender type push the real APR as high as 35%. Here's what moves the number and where the traps…
SBA Runs Free Two-Day Business Summit May 5–6 — Virtual Format Fits Small Fleets
National Small Business Week Virtual Summit offers free online sessions on finance, compliance, and operations. No travel, no fee, and the schedule lets…
800,000-Square-Foot Cross-Dock Opens at El Paso Port of Entry
Formation Interests breaks ground on four-building industrial park adjacent to Zaragoza crossing, targeting nearshoring freight and last-mile border logistics.
Schneider CEO Says Freight Upcycle Has Taken Hold in Q1 Earnings Call
Mark Rourke told investors April 30 the carrier sees sustained demand recovery — a signal that fleets may finally start releasing deferred equipment orders.
How Do Fleets Secure Trailers Fast When Disaster Hits?
TEN's CCO says equipment access starts impacting response timelines within 24 hours of an event — why pre-positioned trailer networks beat scrambling for…