Fuel Prices Top Carriers' Worry List for First Time Since 2014
Diesel cost overtakes economy, driver shortage, and insurance in ATRI's 2026 industry survey as fleets weigh whether rate recovery can outpace operating…
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Nuclear verdicts in trucking nearly triple in 2025
Marathon Strategies data shows large civil litigation awards hitting trucking and automotive sectors hardest, compounding insurance and entry costs for small…
Small Carriers Face Broker Cutoff After Supreme Court Ruling
Two transportation attorneys say Montgomery v. Caribe Transport is pushing one-truck and five-truck operators toward extinction as independents or into larger…
ATA chairman calls for disclosure rules on lawsuit funders
Greg Hodgen says third-party litigation financing is driving up trucking costs without transparency.
Why Capacity Won't Flood Back This Time
Litigation, regulation, and insurance costs are blocking the new-carrier surge that ended past rate cycles, says Triumph Financial CEO Aaron Graft.
Operating Costs Rose 4.2% in 2025, Outpacing Inflation by 1.5 Points
ATRI data shows trucking costs climbed faster than consumer prices for the second straight year, with driver benefits up 6.6% while wages lagged at 2.5%.
Insurance Costs Climb as State Laws Erode Federal Preemption Shield
Cover Whale CRO says legislative patchwork and underwriting failures are driving carrier insurance premiums higher, not just nuclear verdicts.
Fuel Cards, Dashcams Cut Costs When Diesel Swings, Three ROI Plays
Fuel analytics, video telematics, and ELD automation deliver measurable savings on the three biggest line items: fuel, insurance, and compliance fines.
Descartes Buys Fleet Safety Platform Idelic for $28M Cash
The deal adds 40 billion miles of driver data and AI-powered accident prediction to Descartes' logistics network: the 36th acquisition since 2016.