The American Transportation Research Institute kicked off trucking’s annual effort to identify and rank the challenges viewed by stakeholders as most critical.

Mexico's top trade negotiator will remain in Washington for several days as he seeks to lower 50% U.S. tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum, and 25% duties on automobiles.

The latest tariff threat comes after negotiations between the U.S. and Canada broke down Aug. 21, which led to a 50% levy on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods to take effect. 

The companies have introduced a software integration connecting Augment’s AI assistant, named Augie, with McLeod’s PowerBroker transportation management system to help freight brokers cover loads faster.

Michigan halted a public university truck driving training school after a preliminary investigation into numerous alleged violations of state law.  

Brad Jacobs is looking to build the largest building products distribution business in North America. Since relaunching QXO in 2024, the company has spent about $30 billion buying companies

Under the deal the two countries were working toward, the regular auto tariff would have been lowered to 15% from 25%. Canada wanted that relief expanded to medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, which range from large pickup trucks to commercial vehicles. 

Klaus-Michael Kuehne broadened the company's  global reach through acquisitions. Under his leadership, the firm grew over decades into a global transport behemoth with more than 1,300 offices worldwide.

The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil was 1.7% lower at $91.06 on Aug. 24. U.S. benchmark crude fell 2.2% to $85.18 per barrel.

"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 region 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.

American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear has left the federation, ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen announced Aug. 21.

With sparse details, Trump announced that the U.S. would be imposing an “unprecedented” level of economic warfare and isolation on Iran, aiming to force its leadership to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Stronger demand and improved sentiment boosted hiring to its fastest pace since January 2025, while easing input costs helped support growth.