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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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FedEx Freight’s Smith Sees More RNG Tractors Ahead

"Sustainability is only sustainable if it makes business sense. You can only make a difference if you stay in business,” FedEx Freight's John Smith said.

May 5, 2026
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Renewable Fuels Gain Momentum in Trucking

Renewable diesel, high-blend biodiesel and renewable natural gas are becoming more attractive options for fleet operators for multiple reasons.

May 5, 2026
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Hino Launches Classes 6-7 Battery-Electric Truck

The Le Series is available in both 25,950-pound and 33,000-pound configurations. Production is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026.

May 5, 2026
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Universal Logistics Posts Q1 Loss After Slow Start to Year

Universal Logistics Holdings experienced a slow start to the year that dragged on overall first-quarter results, the company reported May 1.

May 4, 2026
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Saia Reports Mixed Operating Metrics in Q1

Saia's operating revenue increased 2.4% to $806.2 million from $787.6 million. The operating ratio ticked up, increasing 60 basis points to 91.7 from 91.1.

May 4, 2026
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XPO Posts Record Q1 Earnings as OR Improves

XPO’s North American LTL adjusted OR improved 200 basis points year over year to 83.9. Total revenue increased 7.3% to $2.1 billion from $1.95 billion.

May 4, 2026
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Amazon Expands Logistics Network to Outside Businesses

The service gives businesses access to logistics capabilities Amazon developed to support its own retail operations and independent sellers.

May 4, 2026
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Schneider's Rourke Optimistic Freight Upcycle Has Taken Hold

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

May 1, 2026
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STG Clears Litigation Hurdle in Push to Exit Chapter 11

The company said April 27 it had reached a settlement on litigation related to STG’s 2024 liability management transaction (LMT).

April 30, 2026
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International Posts Q1 Loss on Sales Slump, One-Time Costs

The most recent results were also hurt by $180 million in expenses related to an assembly plant sale and $19.9 million for severance payments in Q1.

April 30, 2026

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