Latest News Updates From Connor D. Wolf

Class 8 truck orders rose sharply on a year-over-year basis in July, but full 2026 production backlogs and uncertainty over EPA rules cloud the outlook.

“Market fundamentals are improving as capacity continues to tighten, driven by regulatory enforcement and carrier exits,” CEO Shawn Stewart said.

Freight brokers have been weathering a dramatic shift in the legal and regulatory landscape. RXO is among the brokers that have navigated the upheaval by presenting their quality of service as a key differentiator.

Trucking companies serving the major ports across the country continued to see capacity tightening while also moving beyond difficult prior-year comparisons.

GXO Logistics on Aug. 5 announced significant changes to its operating model aimed at sustaining growth through high-margin contracts and reducing costs.

Used Class 8 truck sales in June further strengthened in response to freight conditions and inventory constraints, according to ACT Research data.

Insufficient commercial truck parking remains a problem in the trucking industry, but some fleets are starting to turn that pain point into a retention tool.

Government funding and private sector investment are both playing a role in the trucking industry’s efforts to alleviate the truck parking shortage.

Schneider executives expect ongoing driver capacity reductions to further spur momentum through the second half of 2026.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide said July 29 it is confident it will overturn a recent $604 million negligent-hiring verdict on appeal.