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Ryder is increasing its tractor rental fleet by 10% in the fourth quarter of 2026 compared with the third quarter as a result of the freight market upturn.

The Okotoks, Alberta-based company has positioned its specialized transport networks for incoming energy, infrastructure and industrial developments.

Knight-Swift CEO Adam Miller expressed optimism Oct. 21 that the market is shifting to better favor safe carriers after Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II.

Mack Trucks President Jonathan Randall and Service Director Ashish Sadhu talked about the market outlook, product investments and preparations for 2027.

In the year ahead, Leathers will guide ATA while applying a leadership philosophy focused on transparency and finding data-driven solutions to problems.

In his remarks to MCE attendees, Mark Colson pledged to listen to members and put trucking’s professionals at the center of ATA’s advocacy.

UPS, which has been reducing package volume from Amazon to focus on more profitable business segments, announced plans to hire more than 100,000 seasonal workers.

As the next president of ATRI, he sees opportunities to connect more businesses with the nonprofit’s research and build partnerships across the industry.

The size of verdicts in lawsuits involving trucking companies almost quadrupled between July 2023 and July 2026, according to a soon-to-be-released study.

The Paccar Connect expansion includes a voice assistant, camera integration, an applications portal, connectivity to Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth compatibility.