85% of New Carriers Failed in Three-Year Downturn
Equipment bought at $110,000 in 2021 is worth $45,000 today. The longest freight downturn in recent memory wiped out most carriers who started during the…
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Mexico Cargo Theft Down 37% in 2026, But Violence Hits 76% of Incidents
National Guard reports 2,519 thefts through August, down from 6,263 in 2025. Overhaul data shows 76% involve violence, with central Mexico accounting for 77%…
Private fleets split: ag expands, other sectors stall in 2026
Agriculture-tied private carriers are adding trucks while fleets in other industries hold equipment flat, marking the first sector divergence in private-fleet…
Chris Spear Steps Down as ATA President After Decade Leading Trucking's Largest Federation
Spear exits as the freight recession enters its third year. His successor inherits tort reform battles, 2027 emissions deadlines, and a driver market that…
Former State Trooper Brings Enforcement Playbook to Fleet Compliance
Lance Evans uses roadside inspection experience to vet drivers, challenge DataQ filings, and field regulation questions from K&B drivers.
Volkswagen to Trim Traton Stake, Retain Control at 75%
VW plans to reduce its 87.5% holding in the truck maker to just above three-quarters ownership, keeping voting control while freeing up capital.
Acertus Buys Fisher Shipping, Second Car-Haul Deal in a Week
Finished-vehicle logistics provider Acertus acquired Massachusetts-based Fisher Shipping days after rival Proficient Auto Logistics announced a $130 million…
J.B. Hunt Adds Recruiters as Driver Market Tightens, Intermodal Bids Surge
Large carrier reports highest driver recruitment needs since 2022 while intermodal pricing lags truckload by 34%, creating what one exec calls 'the summer of…
Schneider Expects Driver Capacity to Keep Falling Through 2026
Green Bay carrier sees ongoing supply reduction through year-end as driver exits continue.
Trimac Buys California Freight, Second West Coast Bulk Deal in Two Years
The Canadian food-grade hauler adds another California bulk carrier to its portfolio, continuing a West Coast expansion that started in 2024.
How a private fuel fleet kept pumps open when winter shut down freight
Fuel South Express pre-staged drivers, automated routing, and ran predictive maintenance to supply Circle K stores through back-to-back winter freezes that…
Two Brothers Left Cox Automotive to Build a Mobile Fleet Shop
Kyle and Kevin Coltrain watched their family's mobile maintenance company get rolled up twice, then launched Coltrain Onsite with 70 techs across 15 states.…