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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.

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Saia Continues to Expand Beyond Core Footprint

The carrier opened terminals in Washington and Indiana, as the Johns Creek, Ga.-based company looks to build density into its nationwide LTL network.

June 10, 2026
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Schneider Is Hungry for Acquisitions, Its Executives Say

Green Bay, Wis.-based Schneider last opened its coffers for an acquisition in November 2024 with the $390 million purchase of Baltimore-based Cowan Systems.

June 10, 2026
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Class 8 Orders Extend Rebound in May

ACT Research preliminary data showed orders increased 103% year over year, while FTR Transportation Intelligence reported an even larger 124% gain.

June 9, 2026
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Kevin Knight Steps Down as Knight-Swift Executive Chairman

The Plain City, Utah, native was CEO of Knight Transportation from 1994 to 2014. He was one of four founders of the company in 1990.

June 8, 2026
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Horizon Eyes Class 8 BEV Tractor Production Inside 18 Months

Horizon currently sells Classes 3-7 battery-electric trucks but is expanding its portfolio with a Class 8 design intended to rival the Tesla Semi.

June 5, 2026
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Anti-Cargo Theft Coalition Urges Senate Action on CORCA

The push follows overwhelming bipartisan passage of the bill in the House and adds to a sense of urgency in the Senate to move the measure to Trump's desk.

June 4, 2026
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CBP’s ‘Operation Checkmate’ Nets 36 Undocumented Truckers

Of the undocumented truckers arrested during the operation, 30 are from India and six are foreign nationals from El Salvador, Mexico and Russia.

June 3, 2026
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USA Truck Launches Driver Bonus of 5 Cents Per Mile

USA Truck launched a revised driver incentive package that adds 5 cents per dispatched and paid mile through automatic payroll payments for eligible drivers.

June 2, 2026
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Melton Lifts Truck Driver Pay Range to 60-70 Cents a Mile

Melton Truck Lines said it is increasing mileage pay for all company drivers by 5 cents to 8 cents per mile, depending on experience.

June 2, 2026
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ArcBest Debuts ‘View’ Platform for Shipment Management

ArcBest introduced a digital logistics platform called ArcBest View, which is intended to let customers quote, book and manage shipments in a single place.

May 28, 2026

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