Real-time freight data shows coastal inbound volumes declining while interior states see breakout activity tied to data-center construction and power-grid buildouts.
Dispatch teams are making load decisions without margin visibility while rates fail to keep pace with the highest operating costs ever recorded.
Trailer manufacturer reports first-quarter loss as weak demand persists; company forecasts no material upturn in orders through year-end.
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.
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.
E-commerce giant's fulfillment infrastructure now available to businesses beyond its own retail operations — no equipment or maintenance angle for carriers.
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.
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.
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.
Narrow lanes and shifting barriers in construction zones leave professional drivers with almost no margin for error when pulling full-length trailers.
Nuclear verdicts jumped 52% in 2024 while federal minimum coverage hasn't budged since 1985, leaving carriers exposed and insurers with pricing leverage.
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.
