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31 North Carolina gas stations under investigation after complaints of failing to pass fuel tax savings on to drivers
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said that dozens of gas stations are under investigation after consumer complaints that they failed to pass along gas and diesel tax savings on to...
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Freight surge pushes Venezuelan oil exports to 8-month low
Global shipping costs soared after ongoing fighting upended flows from the Middle East and Russia, sending ships on longer voyages to secure supplies.
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AIT to acquire Australia's Connor Anderson International
AIT Worldwide Logistics agreed to acquire Sydney-based freight forwarder Connor Anderson International, expanding AIT’s operations in Australia.
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Truck driver cited after losing ‘entire load of gravel’ on North Dakota highway
North Dakota troopers asked truck drivers to make sure their loads are secured following a major gravel spill in Mercer County. On October 30, 2026, a commercial truck “lost its entire load of...
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Load One drives efficiency in time-critical freight with in-house AI control tower
Load One has developed an in-house suite of seven AI agents and a centralized control tower to automate quoting, tracking, and...
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Authorities ask truckers for help catching escaped inmate who may have visited Illinois truck stop
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) put out a call for assistance from truck drivers in catching an escaped inmate. On October 30, the TBI asked for help from truck drivers in locating...
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XPO’s higher Q3 volume, profit powered by SMB, grocery wins
Greenwich, Conn.-based XPO benefited from improved freight market conditions and customer service, the executives told analysts and investors.
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$134 million inland port opens, expected to cut commercial truck traffic on Atlanta and Georgia highways
This week, officials opened a new inland terminal in northeastern Georgia in a move to boost the state’s supply chain performance. On October 29, 2026, Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Ports...
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Capitol Christmas Tree begins 2,000 mile journey to D.C. hauled by custom Kenworth T680
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree tour officially kicked off this week, with a team of truck drivers behind the wheel of a custom Kenworth truck making sure that the “People’s Tree” arrives safely in...
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ExxonMobil, Chevron top Q3 estimates on higher prices
Besides the disruption caused by the wars in Iran and Ukraine that have driven up the cost of fuel, Exxon is also seeing strong production in its fields in Guyana and the Permian Basin.
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FedEx boss optimistic over trucking capacity reductions
FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam echoed industry optimism over tightening trucking capacity Oct. 28, despite facing short-term cost headwinds.
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Car hauler caught smuggling 23 people inside vans he was transporting at Texas checkpoint
U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) put the brakes on a human smuggling attempt involving a car hauler passing through a Texas checkpoint. On October 26, USBP detailed a recent human smuggling attempt that...
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High fuel, health costs to dent ODFL’s OR in Q4
Higher fuel costs and employee health and dental benefits are set to hurt Old Dominion Freight Line’s industry-leading operating ratio in Q4 2026.
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Philadelphia thieves ran off one driver, evaded another before stealing loads of frozen meat
A truck driver says he was run off by thieves before they stole his load of frozen crab, while another says he couldn’t even get a good look at the suspects during two separate cargo thefts in...
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CNG the 'future of trucking': Kevin Campbell on his best move yet
This Trucker of the Month's beating the average owner-operator profit margin the first half of this year by 10%, pulling heavy...
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Concerned motorist tips off Iowa police to semi trailer with red-hot brake drums
Iowa police recently stopped a semi trailer with dangerously overheated brake drums in the Hudson area. After a passing motorist reported a “traffic concern,” an officer with the Hudson Police...
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Only 205,000 CDL holders are left in Wisconsin after a steady drop over the last 15 years
Wisconsin has lost nearly 10% of its truck drivers since 2010, a new report shows. The report was released this month by the Wisconsin Policy forum, and outlines how the number of truck drivers has...
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California cops recover $500K in Sig Sauer gun parts ‘picked up fictitiously’ from warehouse
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LACSD) recovered half a million dollars worth of cargo stolen from a California warehouse earlier this month. On October 12, 2026, LACSD received...
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CHP: Driver in Tesla semi says the truck spontaneously caught fire driving on I-880, causing full shut down
Interstate 880 in California was shut down on Tuesday evening after a Tesla semi truck burst into flames while driving along the roadway. The incident happened on October 27th on I-880 near Hayward,...
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Railroad freight companies are looking to capitalize on high diesel prices by converting some shippers from highway to...
CSX Transportation says it is working with shippers in the trucking industry in hopes of converting some of their freight from the highway to the railroad. CSX had their Q3 earnings call on October...
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Truck stop chain Pilot to offer free meal to military members for Veterans Day
Pilot is treating veterans and active-duty service members to a free meal in honor of their service for the upcoming Veterans Day holiday. On November 11, 2026, former and active members of the U.S....
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Truckload of pumpkins goes up in flames on Arizona interstate
Arizona authorities responded to a tractor trailer fire that scorched hundreds of pumpkins along I-10 on Monday. On October 26, 2026, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Incident Response...
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These truck builders will compete in 2027 MATS Big Rig Build-Off
The field is set for March in Louisville. Up for grabs in the annual competition is $15,000 cash and ultimate bragging rights.
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LTL shippers increasingly want timely responses, proactiveness
Timely customer service responses and proactive communication are growing in importance for shippers in the LTL space as the freight market rebound continues.
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