Truck News

The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil fell 2% to $90.78.

"Trooper in a truck" programs have been effective and popular with truck drivers. Fleetworthy's Rob Abbott explores why such initiatives aren't more common in this week's Perspective.

Canadian leader Mark Carney said he will prepare a domestic aid package to help businesses hurt by U.S. tariffs, and is designing those measures to ride out the balance of Trump’s term if necessary.

Selling over-the-road transportation equipment can be complicated, time-consuming and disappointing if you conduct a private sale on your own. Alternatively, auctions are a strong, strategic option for a fleet owner to refresh their inventory, and Taylor & Martin is the key to ultimate success.

Mouse over our interactive map to find out where the 2026 Top 100 Private Carriers are located by state in North America.

The picture of equipment acquisition for private carriers has been mixed in 2026, with fleets in industries like agriculture expanding while others stagnate.

The companies ranked on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have continued to demonstrate the value of their in-house truck fleets.

Private fleet operators are facing a barrage of cost pressures including elevated fuel prices, escalating costs and driver pay, and higher insurance premiums.

Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.

Brent crude, the international standard, rose 0.7% to $94.46 a barrel. It was trading at roughly $72 per barrel before the start of the war.