In 2025, drivers prioritized reliable execution and predictable outcomes over short-term incentives, especially regarding their equipment, miles, pay and communication.
March 6, 20262016 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 largest Private Carriers in the U.S. and Canada
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Private Carrier News
Retail Sales Fell in January on Fewer Vehicle Purchases
The value of retail purchases decreased 0.2% after no change in December, Commerce Department data showed March 6. Excluding car dealers, sales were little changed.
March 6, 2026Costco Tops Earnings Forecast on Strong Shopper Demand
Costco Wholesale's quarterly profit rose more than expected, showing the club chain is capitalizing on an extended period of sales growth.
March 5, 2026Amazon Web Outage Strands Customers
Amazon.com's website and mobile app malfunctioned for some users March 5, with critical features like product listings and checkout options producing error pages.
March 5, 2026Beef Prices Spur Senate Drive to Split Meat Giants
The U.S. meatpacking industry faces a new wave of scrutiny, this time from Senate Democrats seeking to allow companies to process only one type of meat and set stricter limits on the beef market.
March 5, 2026Kroger Offers Cautious Sales Forecast as New CEO Takes Over
The disappointing outlook suggests that competition is intensifying among food retailers to grab spending from cost-conscious consumers, raising the stakes for CEO Greg Foran to accelerate growth.
March 5, 2026Mack Revamps Granite Tractor as Lineup Overhaul Continues
Mack’s overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.
March 4, 2026Medline Shareholders Seek $3.4 Billion Stake Sale
Shareholders including Blackstone, Carlyle Group, Hellman & Friedman and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority are offering the shares, according to a filing the morning of March 3.
March 3, 2026Sunbelt Enters US Market as Asset-Heavy Bets Gain Traction
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings made its U.S. stock market debut March 2, amid a recent rush by investors into asset-heavy, capital intensive businesses that can’t be replaced by AI.
March 2, 2026Driver Recruiters Turn to Agentic AI to Streamline Hiring
Motor carriers are beginning to implement AI agents to improve interactions with job candidates and more quickly and efficiently fill open positions with the right drivers for the role.
February 27, 2026