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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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Forward Air Corp. noted first-quarter headwinds, plus the loss of a major portion of business, while reporting financial results May 7.
Amplify Cell Technologies’ planned battery cell production facility in Mississippi is facing more delays, one of the joint venture’s shareholders said May 6.
Brent crude rose 1.8% to $101.80 per barrel after drifting between small gains and losses earlier in the morning.
The Iran war has caused the biggest disruption of global oil supplies in history. But the conflict hasn’t done much damage to the American job market so far.
A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York found the 10% global tariffs were illegal after small businesses sued.
The transaction will give EQT a 70% interest in the North American venture, with Americold retaining the remaining 30%, the companies said May 7.
Why a Single Bypass Method Isn’t Enough
Mobile app-based weigh station bypass is expanding fast. It deploys quickly, requires no dedicated hardware, and covers more screening locations. For fleets, that means more chances to avoid unnecessary stops. But more chances and reliable results aren’t the same thing.
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RXO Boss Optimistic About Supply-Side Recovery
RXO CEO Drew Wilkerson expressed optimism that the freight market is recovering and that the company is well positioned for the upturn while reporting first-quarter results May 7.
Numbers Show Global Impact of Iran's Grip on Hormuz
Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz has jolted the world economy. Here is a look at the strait by the numbers.
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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.
Global freight flows have entered a period of transformation as the U.S.-led trade war and other policy changes have upended the business landscape for international shipping.
Top 100/ Top 50
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.
Retail giant Walmart retains the top position on this 2025 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.
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The FBI has issued a public alert about “surging” cargo theft cases involving cybercriminals impersonating a broad range of legitimate freight companies.
Daimler Truck North America sales are pacing ahead 50% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the first three months of the year, Daimler Truck said May 6.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted the revoked non-domiciled CDLs among a list of one-year accomplishments to support the trucking industry.
