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C.H. Robinson to acquire RXO for $5.8 billion
RXO shareholders will receive $17.25 in cash and 0.0856 share of C.H. Robinson for each RXO share they own, for an implied consideration of $30.25 a share
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U.S. pressures EU to release strategic fuel reserves
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Trump rules out U.S. diesel export ban after G7 release
President Trump said he won’t ban U.S. diesel exports, after Group of Seven nations and their partners agreed to release some of their emergency fuel stockpiles.
October 2, 2026Schneider expands driver training ranks by 26%
Schneider is increasing its driver instructor workforce by 26% to expand onboarding and behind-the-wheel training for new and experienced drivers.
October 2, 2026TMC Fall Meeting focuses on AI, safety and technician skills
The TMC Fall Meeting turned its attention to technical sessions that connected fleet maintenance with artificial intelligence.
October 2, 2026FMCSA leader seeks industry input to combat criminals
“We see our mission, we see our efforts, being completely aligned with the good actors in our industry,” FMCSA Deputy Administrator Jesse Elison said.
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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, 2026Freight 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.
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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.
Annual rankings provide an indispensable overview of the largest for-hire carriers in North America, along with timely analysis of trends shaping the industry.
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.
Key data on revenue and freight assets for the 50 largest global freight companies.












































