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About two-thirds of surveyed small carriers reported flat or declining revenue, while fuel, insurance and financing costs squeezed already thin margins.

Ryder's Roseville, Mich., facility supports manufacturers, automotive suppliers, distributors and transportation companies throughout the region.

“As we head into peak, our network is more automated, more efficient and better positioned than ever to handle the holiday surge,” UPS CEO Carol Tomé said.

Roadrunner Freight launched its first outbound Canada-to-United States less-than-truckload service, the trucking company announced Oct. 23.

The suspension of Georgia’s current per-gallon motor fuel excise tax of 37.3 cents for diesel and 33.3 cents for gasoline extends through Nov. 30.

Timely customer service responses and proactive communication are growing in importance for shippers in the LTL space as the freight market rebound continues.

The freight market gained some momentum in September, as shrinking capacity helped offset flat demand and pressure from fuel costs.

Jackson has been AutoZone’s CFO since January 2021, with responsibility for finance and store development. He also will be an executive vice president at FedEx.

The joint operations targeting truckers at a California state Route 86 checkpoint during August and September were announced by Customs and Border Protection.

“If we’re not united on the issues, then we’re not going to be successful,” Colson said Oct. 20 during the closing press briefing at ATA’s MCE 2026.