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FMCSA seeks emergency review of chameleon CDL schools
The trucking industry has coped with so-called chameleon motor carriers, brokers or freight forwarders that quickly reopen under new names.
October 16, 2026
Diesel costs squeeze trucking ahead of peak shipping season
Dyed diesel relief leaves carriers with state-by-state rules
Fleets target driver pay raises in select markets
Shell Rotella launches next-gen heavy-duty engine oils
How long will consumers have to pay higher gas prices?
Wholesale inflation rises 6.3% as gas prices soared
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Peterbilt’s Denton head count up 1,000 since start of 2026
The expansion comes as 2026 truck orders through September ran 95% above 2025 levels and Paccar shifted additional production to Denton.
October 16, 2026
ATRI names Page Siplon next president, COO
Siplon will join ATRI in November and work alongside current President Rebecca Brewster during a leadership transition. He will succeed Brewster when she retires in February 2027.
October 16, 2026
Oil prices stable as world supply remains under pressure
Brent crude fell 0.6% to $105.26 per barrel. Oil prices continued to stay elevated as global oil supply remains under pressure without a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the Iran war.
October 16, 2026
Trucking groups seek congressional support before midterms
At events in Ohio and North Carolina, industry representatives sought support for legislation addressing lawsuit abuse, truck parking and accident fraud.
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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, 2026
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, 2026Top 100/ Top 50
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.
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