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U.S. Bank, DAT: Truck freight rates show modest uptick in early 2026

Dana Guthrie - April 1, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The latest quarterly U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index – Rates Edition is reporting truck freight rates moving up modestly to start 2026,

ATRI launches motor carrier survey on telematics uses and benefits

Dana Guthrie - April 1, 2026

WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is calling on motor carriers to participate in a survey that will help identify industry telematics applications

Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - April 1, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due

Diesel Laptops founder Tyler Robertson inducted into Howes Hall of Fame

Linda Garner-Bunch - April 1, 2026

The Trucker Media Group had a chance to visit with Tyler Robertson, founder and CEO of Diesel laptops, along with Rob Howes, president of Howes

WIT names 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award finalists

Dana Guthrie - April 1, 2026

ARLINGTON, Va. —The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is announcing the three finalists for the 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). “These women have

Stopgap measures aren’t enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - April 1, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war,

Rising fuel costs will likely offset February freight rate gains

Cliff Abbott - March 31, 2026

While freight volumes and rates are still a topic of conversation, the spinning numbers on diesel fuel pumps are currently getting a lot of attention.

Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - March 31, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings fell last month to 6.9 million and hiring was weak, more signs of sluggishness in the American labor market.

Diesel prices increase modestly for a change

Bruce Guthrie - March 31, 2026

The price of a gallon of diesel did increase again, but this week’s jump was not as profound as it has been in recent weeks

DAT: Price pressures build as available capacity tightens

Dana Guthrie - March 31, 2026

BEAVERTON, Ore. — With diesel prices surging to $5.375 per gallon—the highest weekly national average since late 2022—the cost shock appeared to tighten capacity during

Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - March 31, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the

Sales of new Class 8 trucks slump in February even as orders surge

Cliff Abbott - March 30, 2026

If there was a message that motor carriers directed to truck manufacturers in February, it was this: “We want to buy trucks … but not

Don’t tip the tax man: Filing strategies for owner-operators

Brad Klepper - March 30, 2026

It was a pleasure to recently sit down with my dear friend Todd Amen, president and CEO of ATBS, for our newest episode of The

ACT: Freight cycle finding a higher gear

Dana Guthrie - March 30, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The recent strength in spot rates is going up against a surge in diesel prices, as discussed in the latest release of

FTR, Truckstop: Spot rates see another sharp rise in latest week

Dana Guthrie - March 30, 2026

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot rates rise again sharply due to the ongoing surge in diesel prices continuing to bolster broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com

Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - March 30, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling

China opens investigations into US trade practices in response to Trump tariff moves

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - March 27, 2026

BEIJING (AP) — China launched two investigations into U.S. trade practices on Friday, signaling its resolve to push back against President Donald Trump’s tariffs ahead