Cargo theft does not have a party affiliation, notes ATA's Henry Hanscom. Neither do deteriorating roads and bridges, safety compliance or the shortage of truck parking.
November 4, 2026For-Hire
Stay current on for-hire carrier news with reporting on major fleets, market shifts, earnings, regulations and freight trends shaping truckload, less-than-truckload and specialized operations. This page brings together Transport Topics coverage of the companies, rankings and business developments that matter across the commercial trucking landscape, helping readers track how leading carriers are responding to demand, costs and competition.
What the midterms could mean for trucking
The results of Election Day 2026 may completely change how transportation policy is decided.
November 3, 2026Schneider shifts eastern intermodal freight to Norfolk Southern
Schneider unveiled a deal making Norfolk Southern its primary eastern rail provider Oct. 29, demonstrating the size of the carrier’s intermodal ambitions.
November 3, 2026More states halt non-domiciled CDL programs
Louisiana and Wyoming have ceased issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses, while Ohio is ending its program and downgrading credentials.
November 2, 2026Heniff to develop Ohio terminal for Cargill
Heniff Transportation Systems will develop a sweetener transload facility in Ohio dedicated to serving Cargill and its customers, Heniff announced Nov. 2.
November 2, 2026Trucking awaits Congress’ next move on highway funds
The $36.8 billion funding lapse affects road, safety and bridge projects across the country as states and localities try to plan ahead.
November 2, 2026TFI’s Bédard bemoans ‘broken record’ of disappointment in LTL
Longtime Chairman and CEO Alain Bédard told analysts and investors during TFI’s third-quarter 2026 earnings call that the carrier plans to raid its peers for manager replacements.
November 2, 2026FedEx Freight goes hunting after initial consolidation
The company’s revenue was $2.442 billion in the three months that ended Sept. 30, an increase of 8.1% compared with $2.259 billion in the same period a year earlier.
October 30, 2026XPO’s higher Q3 volume, profit powered by SMB, grocery wins
Greenwich, Conn.-based XPO benefited from improved freight market conditions and customer service, the executives told analysts and investors.
October 30, 2026