General News
Tesla settles lawsuit tied to fatal 2023 FSD crash in Arizona
Tesla quietly resolved a lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2023 crash that precipitated a defect investigation into the carmaker’s automated-driving technology.
Chinese tech rule blocks future Polestar U.S. models
Polestar was denied authorization to sell future models in the U.S. from next year under connected-vehicle rules aimed at limiting Chinese technology.
Maersk raises profit outlook on solid demand
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S upgraded its profit outlook for this year, citing solid demand especially in Asia and a global container market that looks to stay healthy for the rest of the year.
Uber, Waymo end Phoenix robotaxi pilot on Uber app
Uber Technologies said it has wound down its robotaxi offering with Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo in Phoenix, the latest relationship twist between two companies.
Kenworth, Peterbilt headline USA 250th truck tributes
Kenworth has brought back a piece of its 1990s design history as trucking companies prepare red, white and blue tributes to the United States’ 250th birthday.
Stellantis plans China-made Jeep model for Europe by 2030
Stellantis and Dongfeng Motor Corp. will jointly produce the large SUV, which will be launched alongside other new models carrying the iconic name.
JetBlue plane reportedly hits drone near JFK
“We collided with a drone back there in the turn,” the pilot told an air traffic controller. “It hit us right above the cockpit.”
Online spending reaches $26.4B during Amazon Prime Day sale
Total spending for the period was up 9.3% from last year’s Prime Day sale, held in July, according to Adobe, which tracks visits to retail websites.
Hormuz ship traffic dips after fresh vessel attacks
The risk tolerance of tanker companies and their crews is critical to returning the global oil market to normal and unlocking millions of barrels of supply.
VW labor leaders say they were not looped in on job cut plans
VW is entering another period of upheaval after CEO Oliver Blume and other executives signaled internally that the group remains uncompetitive in key areas.
Relaunch: A new chapter for Transport Topics
Transport Topics is trucking's leading source for news and information — that will never change. What is changing is how we deliver that content, writes TT Executive Editor Joe Howard.
Samsara extends AI to ‘automate away the grind,’ boost safety
Samsara is embedding AI deeper into its connected-operations technology, enabling fleets to further automate back-office tasks and support drivers.
Interactive Map: Where the 2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Are in North America
Find out where the 2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.
Survey Says: Major Carriers See Diesel Continuing Dominance
Prominent for-hire motor carriers generally agree that diesel will remain the trucking industry's predominant fuel well into the future.
Survey Says: Fleets’ Tech Investments Center on AI and Safety
North America’s largest carriers are focusing technology investments on AI to improve efficiency, automate processes and unlock better decision-making.
Survey Says: Freight Market Optimism Growing Among Carriers
Carriers are seeing improved market conditions this year and largely agree with the emerging consensus that trucking is recovering from a prolonged downcycle.
Challenging 2025 Yielded Mixed Results for Trucking
While market conditions have begun to improve in 2026, the largest carriers across many trucking segments reported largely mixed revenue results for 2025.
Freight Market Upturn Bodes Well for Top For-Hire Carriers
This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers.
The Freight Market Has Finally Turned
After nearly four years of depressed freight rates, confidence is growing across the trucking industry that the market has finally flipped in its favor.
About Us: 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carriers
This annual publication ranks companies based on annual revenue and includes a listing of operating units and description of services, names of top executives and type of ownership, plus data on the number of employees and equipment.