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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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Oregon Permanently Ends Issuing Non‑Domiciled CDLs, CLPs

Oregon has permanently stopped issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses and learner's permits in a move that will impact 900 drivers.

March 17, 2026
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Cummins, Tesla and More Showcase Trucks, Tech Outside TMC

For a second straight year, Tesla brought one of its battery-electric Semis to TMC, this time showcasing a model with a lower roof fairing.

March 17, 2026
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Aperia Extends Halo Automatic Inflation to Steer Tires

By adapting the self-powered Halo device to install on steer axles and hubs, Aperia’s technology now covers all wheel positions on trucks and trailers.

March 17, 2026
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VTNA Pushes Ahead With Wireless Tractor-Trailer Connector

VTNA is teaming up with Tectran Manufacturing and Analog Devices to develop a connector that supports wireless data transfer between tractors and trailers.

March 16, 2026
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NACFE Finds Terrain Key in Alternative Powertrain Choice

The report — “Terrain, Technology, and Telematics: The Messy Middle Operations Report” — emerged from analysis of the results of NACFE’s latest Run on Less program in September.

March 16, 2026
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Transtex Acquires FleetAero Assets From Knight-Swift

Transtex acquired assets of trailer aerodynamics supplier FleetAero from Knight-Swift and has entered into a strategic partnership with the truckload carrier.

March 16, 2026
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Trucking Costs Decline for Parts and Labor in Q4 2025

The Decisiv/TMC Parts & Labor Service Benchmark Report found combined parts and labor costs in Q4 declined 1.3% compared with the previous quarter.

March 15, 2026
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Senators Signal Interest in Infrastructure Funding

Sens. Steve Daines (R‑Mont.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D‑Nev.) said Congress’ upcoming work on a multiyear highway policy measure presents a chance to advance permitting reforms.

March 13, 2026
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ATA Shines Spotlight on Staged Truck Accidents

Triple G Express President Randy Guillot is featured in the latest episode of the "Driven" documentary series for his efforts to fight back when criminals targeted his drivers.

March 12, 2026
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LTL Segment Health Improving as Q1 Progresses

Sentiment among senior executives in the LTL space is positive in outlook, and underlying manufacturing data is supportive even as conditions remain challenging.

March 11, 2026

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