for-hire News Updates

The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.1% from the prior month to 113.1. But the latest result also marked a decline of 0.1% from last year.

An impairment charge associated with a strategic reorganization pushed ArcBest into the red in Q2 2026, trumping a revenue boost from the freight market's rebound.

Schneider CEO Mark Rourke expressed optimism that the freight upcycle has finally taken hold while reporting first-quarter results April 30.

Saia opened its newest terminal in York, Pa., to enhance its network in the Northeast, the Johns Creek, Ga., carrier announced April 20.

Forward Air posted a fourth-quarter loss of $36.4 million while focusing on its improvement initiatives, the company reported Feb. 23.

Private fleet owners are applying more sophisticated analytics to their inbound freight needs but have to ensure any changes don't complicate their outbound freight requirements.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services maintained balanced revenue with the prior-year period during the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 15.

Many trucking companies actively recruit members of the armed services transitioning to civilian life, but attracting, supporting and retaining military veterans can take extra work.

Young professionals joining the trucking industry are reshaping workplaces by advocating for flexible work environments, prioritizing mental health and acting on their vision of success.

Transport Topics' 2025 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list illustrates how weak freight market conditions have continued to squeeze margins for North America's largest motor carriers.