Oregon has permanently stopped issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses and learner's permits in a move that will impact 900 drivers.
March 17, 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.
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, 2026Aperia 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, 2026VTNA 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, 2026NACFE 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, 2026Transtex 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, 2026Trucking 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, 2026Senators 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, 2026ATA 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