General News
Aurora will miss 2026 goal but remains on track for 2027
Autonomous trucking company Aurora Innovation expects to fall short of its production target for this year but said it’s on track to recover for 2027.
FedEx lifts forecast before holiday shipping season
FedEx raised its profit and sales guidance for the year, another promising sign for parcel carriers heading into the all-important holiday shipping season.
Higher truck demand leads to Paccar Q3 supply chain hiccups
CEO Preston Feight said the company's suppliers were unable to scale up their output at the same pace as demand for trucks grew.
Knight-Swift eyes leased Pa., Va. terminal options
Knight-Swift’s LTL operations, which were unified under the AAA Cooper name at the start of 2026, currently operate 180 terminals.
Werner's Leathers expects accelerated capacity reductions
Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers expressed optimism Oct. 27 that trucking is entering an upcycle as industry capacity declines.
Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite high inflation
The Fed’s decision came just six days before a midterm election that has focused heavily on concerns around the cost of living and affordability.
Midwest gasoline supplies hit lowest on record
Commercial gasoline supplies declined to 41 million barrels — the lowest on record — after falling by 1.2 million barrels last week.
Small trucking companies file 221 bankruptcies in 2026
About two-thirds of surveyed small carriers reported flat or declining revenue, while fuel, insurance and financing costs squeezed already thin margins.
Rail company says it tested the longest freight train ever
The train was 4.7 miles long and consisted of 696 freight wagons, according to Transnet, South Africa's state-run transport and logistics company.
U.S. tells ships to avoid unnecessary transits through Hormuz
It remains unclear what prompted the advisory. The U.S. military last publicly issued a similar notice in mid-July, when it began its blockade of Iranian shipping.
Ryder expands Detroit truck rental and maintenance facility
Ryder's Roseville, Mich., facility supports manufacturers, automotive suppliers, distributors and transportation companies throughout the region.
Trade gap jumps to most since March 2025 on capital goods
The shortfall in goods trade in September grew 2.1% from the prior month to $134.9 billion, the largest since March 2025, Commerce Department data showed.
Oil prices increase after attack on Saudi refinery
Brent crude oil rose 1.8% to $111.33 a barrel. Prices rose after an attack on a major Saudi Arabian refinery by Iran-backed Houthi rebels this week.
Kenworth debuts 2 interior color schemes, cab amenities
Kenworth unveiled an interior redesign for four of the truck maker’s diesel models and two battery-electric models Oct. 26.
U.S. to tariff Chinese trailers to aid domestic producers
The Commerce Department is imposing tariffs of about 260% on “van-type trailers” that were being “dumped” into the U.S. — imported at prices that make it difficult for domestic manufacturers to compete.
What the midterms could mean for trucking
Candidates will make closing arguments to constituents this week as Nov. 3 approaches. The results may completely change how transportation policy is decided.
Missouri to raise speed limits to 75 mph on some interstates
Missouri is planning to raise speed limits to 75 mph on four interstates near the Iowa and Arkansas borders by the end of the year.
ATRI board elects Ruan CEO McLean chairman, adds 2 directors
ATRI elected Ruan CEO Ben McLean chairman of its board and appointed TCW President Ben Banks and Werner President and Chief Legal Officer Nathan Meisgeier as directors.
Roadrunner launches Canada-to-U.S. LTL service
Roadrunner Freight launched its first outbound Canada-to-United States less-than-truckload service, the trucking company announced Oct. 23.
U.S. plans 2-month extension to shipping-fee truce with China
If approved, the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s proposal will prolong a bilateral truce that was set to expire in early November until Jan. 9.