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DAT: Frieght rates remain flat

Bruce Guthrie - June 9, 2026

Total load posts on DAT One held roughly flat at 3.69 million last week, up 1% from the holiday-shortened prior week, while equipment posts rebounded

New York authorities indict 8 in cargo theft ring

Bruce Guthrie - June 9, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Authorities, including the Manhattan District Attorney and New York City Police Commissioner, announced the indictment of eight individuals for conspiring to

Diesel prices take another huge dip

Bruce Guthrie - June 9, 2026

It is the second straight week that diesel prices have plunged by more than 15 cents per gallon. The national average price for a gallon

U.S. Customs to open new chilled cargo inspection site

Bruce Guthrie - June 9, 2026

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced on Tuesday that it will offer a new option for chilled cargo inspections starting July 1,

As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - June 9, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency official is set to testify in federal court Tuesday about the U.S. government’s plans

M&K Truck Centers acquires 5 GATR Truck Centers

Dana Guthrie - June 8, 2026

BYRON CENTER, Minn. — M&K Truck Centers is acquiring five GATR Truck Center dealerships—three located in Iowa and two in Minnesota. “Effective immediately, M&K will

FTR to host free webinar on key issues shaping transportation in 2026

Dana Guthrie - June 8, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is hosting a free State of Freight: Key Issues in Transportation webinar on July 9. “While tariff pressures have eased in

FTR, Truckstop: Van spot rates decline modestly in latest week

Dana Guthrie - June 8, 2026

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system for dry van and refrigerated van equipment pulled back somewhat during the week ending June

“Do not drive” warnings issued for certain Volvo and Mack Trucks

Dana Guthrie - June 8, 2026

WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting certain Volvo and Mack trucks. “Do not Drive” warnings have been issued.

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - June 7, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they

XPO celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with new trailers

Dana Guthrie - June 5, 2026

SEARCY, Ark. — XPO is unveiling a new fleet of trailers honoring America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. “The trucking industry is the backbone of the American

Uber Freight: Market pressures converge and create urgency in Q2

Dana Guthrie - June 5, 2026

Data from Uber Freight’s Q2 Market Update and Outlook Report points to a common theme: the window to get ahead of these conditions is narrowing,

FTR: Trucking Conditions Index for April highest since 2022

Dana Guthrie - June 5, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index jumped to 11.6 in April, which is the strongest reading for the index in more than four years.

Volvo Trucks enables software updates without interrupting operations

Dana Guthrie - June 5, 2026

Volvo Trucks is introducing unattended over-the-air software updates. “We are always striving to maximize our customers’ uptime, and this is an important milestone,” said Peter

US employers likely added 105,000 jobs in May with labor market stable despite costly Iran war

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - June 5, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American job market has climbed out of a rut. But it’s still trudging along tepidly, frustrating young people and others out

ATRI seeks motor carrier, driver insight on adoption of onboard safety technologies

Dana Guthrie - June 4, 2026

WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting a follow-up survey for motor carriers and truck drivers on adoption levels and user perspectives

Driver survey reveals rising turnover risk, pay stability and more

Dana Guthrie - June 4, 2026

BRENTWOOD, TENN. — Conversion Interactive Agency, in partnership with People. Data. Analytics (PDA), are releasing the results of its Spring 2026 Truck Driver Survey. “This

FTR: Class 8 orders up in May

Dana Guthrie - June 4, 2026

BLOOMINGTON — FTR is reporting North American (N.A.) Class 8 preliminary net orders increased sequentially in May to 26,600 units, up 4% m/m and ahead

Georgia Ports adds facial recognition

Bruce Guthrie - June 4, 2026

To speed up the gate process for truckers, Georgia Ports Authority says it is rolling out facial recognition at its Garden City Terminal gates. Port

GPA Trucker app streamlines driver experience

Bruce Guthrie - June 4, 2026

SAVANNAH, Ga.– The new app rolled out by the Georgia Ports Authority seems to be growing in popularity. Georgia Ports says more people are downloading