Trucking News -- Page 19

ATA Truck Tonnage Index hit 117 in March 2026, capping the best Q1 since 2017 with a 2.1% year-over-year gain and the largest annual increase since October 2022.

FMCSA deploys $217M across four grant programs for trucking safety enforcement, CDL reform, and veteran workforce develo

Over 5,100 freight-related layoffs span 20 states as logistics firms restructure operations amid softening demand.

ACT Research data shows natural gas fuel costs of $1.32-$1.90/gge against gasoline at $3.60, with AI fleet tools cutting TCO 8-13%.

Trucking contract vs. spot rate gap compressed to $0.11/mile in March 2026, down from $0.39 a year ago. Rate repricing a

DAT Trendlines data shows national trucking capacity tightening in 2026 with load-to-truck ratios rising and spot rates

Truckload spot rates hit multi-year highs in 2026. FreightWaves data shows tender rejections near 13% and contract rates

TL carriers cut spot exposure and shift to dedicated contracts in 2026 as driver shortages and rate volatility reshape t

U.S. trucking fleets are rethinking equipment strategies as GHG rollbacks and expiring EV tax credits reshape fleet proc

DOT Blitz Week 2026 ran May 12-14 with inspectors targeting ELD tampering, HOS violations, and cargo securement.

FMCSA is rolling out 2026 rule changes covering ELD decertifications, autonomous truck frameworks, and a CSA scoring ove

The 2026 SELF DRIVE Act advances to committee markup, creating a national autonomous truck safety framework and preempti

CVSA International Roadcheck 2026 Day 1: 1,580 inspections, 496 out-of-service orders. ELD compliance and cargo secureme

ACT Research 2026 trucking forecast projects $2.77T market with 4.1% CAGR through 2035 as rates recover.

Truckload rates up 23% YOY in May 2026 as route guide depth tightens across North American freight lanes per C.H. Robins

DOT Blitz Week 2026 runs May 12-14 with CVSA focusing on ELD tampering, cargo securement, and HOS compliance.

Georgia Ports Authority's Gainesville Inland Port opened May 4, cutting 26,000 Atlanta truck roundtrips and linking Nort

Fleet Advantage 2026 study finds 71% of trucking fleets blocked by data integration failures despite widespread AI adopt