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The Newspaper of Trucking and Freight Transportation

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Transport Topics' 2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list is now available! See which motor carriers made our rankings here: hubs.ly/Q04mX22F0
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Salmon said he intends to advocate for carriers and ensure the industry has a voice in government decisions. hubs.ly/Q04DWpD_0
Former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon to be new Arizona trucking leader

Former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon to be new Arizona trucking leader

Matt Salmon said he intends to advocate for carriers and ensure the industry has a voice in government decisions.

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Forward Air reported stronger third-quarter results as freight demand coincided with tightening trucking capacity. Revenue increased 6.7% to $673.9 million. Story by @ConnorInTheNews. hubs.ly/Q04DWj4x0
Forward Air bolsters freight demand amid capacity crackdown

Forward Air bolsters freight demand amid capacity crackdown

Forward Air reported top-line growth for the third quarter Nov. 9 as freight demand bolstered ongoing capacity reductions.

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Deal expands aluminum manufacturing sector operations. Story by Keiron Greenhalgh hubs.ly/Q04DVytf0
PS Logistics unit buys Tennessee-based flatbed carrier Roane

PS Logistics unit buys Tennessee-based flatbed carrier Roane

Loudon County Trucking’s acquisition of Roane revives PS Logistics’ strategic bent toward deal-making for expansion in the flatbed segment of the freight market.

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.@KodiakRobotics says its software and hardware are 99% ready for unsupervised autonomous longhaul routes, with public highway operations planned by year-end. Story by @kginalex. @PeterbiltMotors hubs.ly/Q04DTVsY0
Kodiak to add International tractors to autonomous options

Kodiak to add International tractors to autonomous options

Kodiak AI will begin offering retrofitted autonomous tractors from three truck makers in the second half of 2027: International Motors, Peterbilt and Western Star.

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The future addition of 700 staff comes after Stoughton already hired 450 team members in the second half of 2026. By @kginalex hubs.ly/Q04DT0mb0
Stoughton to add 700 trailer production plant staff

Stoughton to add 700 trailer production plant staff

Stoughton plans to add 700 mostly production line staff in 2027 due to improved replacement demand, especially for dry van trailers, top executive Bob Wahlin said.

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Amazon once again leads TT's annual ranking of the largest transportation providers around the globe. More from @SethClevenger on our Top 50 Global Freight Companies: hubs.ly/Q04DQlp60
Top 50 Global Freight Companies prioritize resilience

Top 50 Global Freight Companies prioritize resilience

Global supply chains continue to run on resilience and flexibility as the world’s largest transportation and logistics providers navigate persistent uncertainty.

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The cost to hire a truck driver jumped 41% year over year in the third quarter, according to Conversion Interactive Agency and People. Data. Analytics. By @ConnorInTheNews hubs.ly/Q04DQfGM0
Premium on experience drives trucker recruitment costs

Premium on experience drives trucker recruitment costs

The cost to hire a professional truck driver is increasing amid market pressures that are putting a premium on experience and quality, according to experts.

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Saegic launches TrackRR Gateway trailer telematics platform as part of rebrand. By @kginalex hubs.ly/Q04DP_sV0
Clarience rebrands Road Ready as Saegic

Clarience rebrands Road Ready as Saegic

Clarience Technologies recently rebranded its Road Ready line of trailer tracking and telematics products under the Saegic name.

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.@Humblerobotics said it will use the funding for customer pilots, testing and validation, early manufacturing, and expansion of its modular platform into a broader family of regional freight vehicles. hubs.ly/Q04DPF_C0
Autonomous EV developer Humble Robotics adds $51M to expand

Autonomous EV developer Humble Robotics adds $51M to expand

Humble Robotics secured $51 million in new financing, bringing the autonomous EV developer’s total funding to $75 million less than a year after its founding.

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The Green River tunnels sit on one of Wyoming’s busiest freight routes. I-80 carries 5,000 to 10,000 trucks per day statewide, while the Green River-Rock Springs section handles 23,000 vehicles daily. Story via @_NoelFletcher. @WYDOTNews hubs.ly/Q04DPzss0
Wyoming to upgrade 60-year-old Green River tunnels on I-80

Wyoming to upgrade 60-year-old Green River tunnels on I-80

A $6.7 million federal grant has been awarded to Wyoming to upgrade the twin Green River tunnels on I-80 with new safety and emergency systems.

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Congress is back for a five-week lame duck session. Lawmakers have a narrow window to act on trucking priorities including cargo theft and diesel emissions. Story by Casey Quinlan. @TRUCKINGdotORG @SenatorFischer @RepChrisPappas hubs.ly/Q04DPjbY0

What to expect from Congress’ lame duck session

Several bills important to trucking could make it through the lame duck session, including those relating to cargo theft and freight fraud.

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Fleet managers can examine charges, transponder performance and potential cost savings with @Fleetworthy's RADAR AI tool. hubs.ly/Q04DNt-20
Fleetworthy debuts RADAR for fleet toll analysis

Fleetworthy debuts RADAR for fleet toll analysis

Fleetworthy launched an AI tool designed to help fleet managers analyze toll charges, monitor transponder performance and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.

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A Nov. 5 warning noted federal agency officials “are aware of malicious cyber actors targeting electronic temperature and commercial refrigeration controllers in retail grocery and cold storage facilities.” By @_NoelFletcher hubs.ly/Q04DMStF0
FBI warns of hacker attacks on cold chain systems

FBI warns of hacker attacks on cold chain systems

The FBI, USDOT and three federal agencies issued an alert to owners and operators of cold-chain monitoring systems about possible cyberattacks.

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The next phase of development for autonomous trucks will be defined by whether they can operate safely, predictably and efficiently every day under real freight conditions, writes Volvo Autonomous Solutions' Shahrukh Kazmi in this week's Perspective. hubs.ly/Q04DMxqL0
Perspective: From proving autonomy works to proving it scales

Perspective: From proving autonomy works to proving it scales

Demonstrating autonomous trucking and scaling it commercially are two different challenges, writes Volvo Autonomous Solutions' Shahrukh Kazmi.

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XPO, GXO, RXO and QXO founder Brad Jacobs will gain majority stake and become chairman and CEO of land management firm CKX Lands. hubs.ly/Q04DMwFK0
Brad Jacobs leads $1 billion investment in CKX Lands

Brad Jacobs leads $1 billion investment in CKX Lands

Transportation entrepreneur Brad Jacobs is leading a $1 billion investment into land management company CKX Lands, his team announced Nov. 9.

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Transport Topics' Top 50 Global Freight Companies list is now available! See which transportation providers from around the world made our annual rankings here: hubs.ly/Q04DLWfJ0
2026 Top 50 Global Freight Companies

2026 Top 50 Global Freight Companies

2026 key data on revenue and freight assets for the 50 largest global freight companies.

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Order backlog jumped as Q3 ended and Q4 started, @OneWabash CEO Brent Yeagy said. By @kginalex hubs.ly/Q04DFRj90
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Democrats’ takeover of both chambers of Congress will put transportation policy in new hands in 2027. But first, the outgoing Congress faces a crowded trucking agenda during the lame-duck session. Story by Casey Quinlan. hubs.ly/Q04DF0800
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@tfiintl, as Chairman and CEO Alain Bédard has previously indicated, has considered purchasing a “brother” for it's TForce Freight LTL brand. Story by @kginalex: hubs.ly/Q04DDTZ00
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