“The biggest headwind right now is finding qualified drivers,” said Priscilla Peters, vice president of marketing at Conversion Interactive Agency.

The trucking industry is navigating major fuel cost pressures heading into the holiday shipping season, but the severity remains uneven.

The Lowell, Ark.-based carrier reported that revenue increased 21% to $3.68 billion from $3.05 billion in the third quarter.

Governors across the country are temporarily easing dyed diesel restrictions and suspending fuel taxes as diesel prices remain elevated over year-ago levels.

At events in Ohio and North Carolina, industry representatives sought support for legislation addressing lawsuit abuse, truck parking and accident fraud.

ATA announced Colson’s appointment on Oct. 15, just days before the trade group will convene its 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, N.C.

The issue drew renewed attention in September when Congress released a report that examined ways to reduce excessive truck detention times.

Mexican production of heavy-duty trucks slowed in September compared with August but again outstripped manufacturing in the year-ago period by a wide margin.

Ryder opened used commercial vehicle sales facilities in Newark and North Bergen, N.J., expanding customer access to its inventory in the New York-area freight market.

STG Logistics named Jack Holmes CEO as the company shifts its focus to growth after a financial restructuring that reduced its funded debt by nearly $1 billion.