Love's Travel Stop #229 — Claude, TX Truck Stop

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 filing.

May 5, 2026

General

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.

May 4, 2026

General

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.

May 4, 2026

Markets & Rates

Brent Crude Hits $110.37 — Up 2% on Strait of Hormuz Tensions

International oil benchmark climbs to $110.37 per barrel as geopolitical risk tightens supply. What the move means for diesel costs and small-fleet fuel bills.

May 4, 2026

General

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.

May 4, 2026

General

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.

May 4, 2026

Driver Life on the Road

Work zone lane width cuts safe clearance for 53-foot trailers to inches

Narrow lanes and shifting barriers in construction zones leave professional drivers with almost no margin for error when pulling full-length trailers.

May 4, 2026

General

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.

May 4, 2026

General

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 hide.

May 4, 2026

General

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 drivers and dispatchers …

May 4, 2026

General

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.

May 3, 2026