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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% of incidents.

Aug 24, 2026

Markets & Rates

Intermodal Saves Up to 49% vs. Truckload on East Coast Lanes

Harrisburg-Atlanta van spot rates up 42%, intermodal up just 16%. Contract truckload climbs while rail pricing holds flat, opening the widest savings window in years.

Aug 23, 2026

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 growth since 2023.

Aug 23, 2026

General

Where the Top 100 Private Fleets Run: 2026 Regional Breakdown

Transport Topics mapped the 2026 Top 100 Private Carriers by region. The interactive shows where the largest captive fleets concentrate their equipment and operations across Nor…

Aug 23, 2026

Equipment & OEM

Google Maps launches truck routing that knows bridge heights and weight limits

Large Vehicle Routing is now available to developers as an API, not a free app. Fleet software vendors can build it into their products.

General

Public Wi-Fi Lets State-Backed Hackers Hijack Driver Logins

Russian intelligence group used DNS poisoning on hotel and truck-stop Wi-Fi to steal credentials and install malware. Fleets with BYOD policies and driver tablets are exposed.

Broker Fraud & Vetting

J.B. Hunt, AONE Brokerage Face Liability Claims Over Double-Brokered Loads

Two federal judges are letting broker negligence cases proceed after the Supreme Court killed broker immunity. One involves a double-brokered load that killed a motorist.

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 shifted from shortage …

Equipment & OEM

Used Tractor Prices Up 6% in Q2 as Ryder Forecasts Double-Digit Jump

Ryder reports used tractor pricing climbed 6% year-over-year in Q2 2026, with trucks up 3%. The lessor expects double-digit gains in 2027 as tight inventory meets replacement de…

Owner-Operator Finance

OTR factoring pays in 2 minutes, absorbed $100M+ Convoy loss

OTR Solutions funds carriers within two minutes of invoice upload and doesn't claw back money when brokers fail. The company absorbed its share of a $100 million industry loss w…

General

Taylor & Martin moves 20,000 units a year, no reserves, no buybacks

The transportation-only auctioneer runs 70 live and broadcast sales annually with 500 approved bidders per week and 85,000 monthly site visitors.

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.