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2026 ACT Expo
Coverage of the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas, May 4 - 7, 2026, along with other selected Transport Topics articles on…
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The trucking industry is seeing a potential supply-driven recovery that was bolstered during the first quarter by increased enforcement.
Brent crude, the international standard, rose 3.8% to $109.74 per barrel.
Spot and contract rates edged higher during the quarter, while many carriers sharpened their focus on internal efficiency and operational improvements.
Seko Logistics is partnering with StratDef Logistics to support its government, space and defense business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Yet trade ambassador Jamieson Greer said the two sides had discussed creating a “Board of Trade” that would see tariffs reduced on $30 billion in noncritical goods.
Currently, 11 Xcient tractors are operating in Canada, including as part of the BC Hydrogen Ports Project to decarbonize drayage at the Port of Vancouver.
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In the trucking industry, speed still dominates performance conversations. Consistency is the better measure. A truck that runs the same timetable every trip is worth more to a fleet than one that runs fast on its good days. Inconsistency breaks plans, erodes margins, and strains customer relationships. Especially in a tight market, consistency is what separates fleet value from fleet activity
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The largest 3PLs in North America continued to face volatile business conditions last year, from compressed margins to tariff-driven supply chain upheaval.
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Ongoing headwinds weighed on trucking in the first quarter, but carriers also pointed to emerging tailwinds. Trucking firms cited better pricing power.
