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Government

Trump plans executive order on direct beef sales

President Donald Trump said he was creating a program to help farmers and ranchers “process their own food," a move aimed at addressing the high cost of beef.

September 4, 2026
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Equipment

August Class 8 orders rise on soft year-ago comparisons

North American Class 8 truck orders slowed sequentially in August, in line with seasonal norms as build slots began filling. But they jumped on an annual basis.

September 3, 2026
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Government

U.S. job market rebounds with 162,000 new jobs

Labor Department revisions added 55,000 to June and July payrolls. Employers created 21,000 jobs in July; the Labor Department had originally reported that they’d cut 23,000.

September 4, 2026
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Autonomous

PlusAI unveils third attempt to go public

PlusAI plans to merge with Texas Ventures Acquisition III, which has backing from funds managed by hedge fund and asset manager Yorkville Advisors Global.

September 3, 2026

Editor's Picks

QXO trucks
Equipment

Top 100 Private Carriers balance service and costs

The companies ranked on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have continued to demonstrate the value of their in-house truck fleets.

August 22, 2026
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Equipment

Freight Market Upturn Bodes Well for Top For-Hire Carriers

This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers.

June 27, 2026

Fuel Prices

Week of Aug 31
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1.4¢

Top 100/ Top 50

  • 2026 Top 100 Private Carriers

    Retail giant Walmart retains the top position on this 2026 list of the largest private carriers in North America, ranked by number of tractors in operation.

  • 2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Cover

    Annual rankings provide an indispensable overview of the largest for-hire carriers in North America, along with timely analysis of trends shaping the industry.

  • 2026 Top 100 Logistics

    A unique ranking of the third-party logistics companies in North America includes listings of the largest freight brokerage firms, freight forwarders, warehouse operators and dedicated contract carriage service providers.

  • 2025 Global Freight 50 cover

    Key data on revenue and freight assets for the 50 largest global freight companies.

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