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June 17, 2026

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Freight Recovery Unearths New Truckload Fault Lines

It's clear the market has turned and the longest freight downturn in industry memory is at an ending, but unrelenting uncertainty is here to stay, researchers say. Read more...

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TODAY'S NEWS

BUSINESS

C.H. Robinson Sees Clarity in Montgomery Decision

“The Supreme Court’s decision in Montgomery v. Caribe gives the clarity we sought," said Dorothy Capers, chief legal officer at C.H. Robinson. Read more...

EQUIPMENT

Class 8 Sales Fall Year Over Year Despite May Gains

U.S. Class 8 retail sales continue to face buyer reticence even as improving market conditions spurred growing optimism in May. Read more...

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Fleet Myths That Limit Uptime

Uptime is more than a maintenance metric—it directly impacts cost, safety, and service reliability. Yet many fleets rely on outdated assumptions that limit performance. Understanding and correcting these myths is key to building stronger, more predictable maintenance operations across today’s evolving fleet environment. Read more...

BUSINESS

Trucking Turnover Risk Rises With Freight Rebound

The Spring 2026 Truck Driver Survey showed a record 58.1% of drivers are looking for a new truck driving job, up from 46.8% during the same period in 2025. Read more...

BUSINESS

Werner Sees Dedicated Contract Rates Start to Climb

Werner is seeing more benefits from the upcycle after bolstering its dedicated truckload operations with an acquisition at the start of 2026, executives added. Read more...

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AI TMS Software: What It Does and How to Choose One

Where the trucks are, how many hours each driver has left, what equipment is sitting where, and who is tasked with picking it up. And as we all know, almost always, none of this information is ever stored in the same place. Read more...

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BUSINESS

Rivian Cuts Hundreds of Jobs as It Rolls Out New EVs

Rivian Automotive is cutting hundreds of jobs as part of a push to reduce costs while it rolls out a new line of electric vehicles. Read more...

BUSINESS

Connecticut Man to Be Sentenced for Bilking Amazon Logistics

A Connecticut man is awaiting sentencing in federal court for bilking $3.5 million from Amazon Logistics for 1,000 trailer movements that never happened. Read more...

BUSINESS

Amazon FTC Ad Probe Could Bring Billions in Penalties

Amazon is facing a possible lawsuit from the FTC that may lead to billions of dollars in civil penalties over claims the e-commerce giant misled advertisers. Read more...

LOGISTICS

Iran Will Reopen Hormuz Under Deal With U.S., Officials Say

The U.S. agreement to immediately allow Iran to sell its oil freely represents a major concession that outstrips the terms of Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. Read more...

FUEL

Oil Prices Hover Around $80 on Optimism Over Hormuz

Oil prices steadied as Brent crude, the international standard, rose 1.4% to $80.03 per barrel after falling more than 5% on June 16. Read more...

SAFETY

PREMIUM Trucking Firms Face AI-Enabled Fraud Schemes

As trucking and logistics companies invest in cybersecurity measures, fraudsters are advancing just as quickly, using the latest AI to refine and scale schemes. Read more...

LOGISTICS

Import Prices Rise Most in Nearly 4 Years on War, AI Boom

The index rose 1.9% in May after a similar advance in April. From a year ago, it increased 6.7%, marking the fastest pace in almost four years. Read more...

LOGISTICS

DP World Seeks Return to U.S. Operations at Texas Port

DP World exited the U.S. port business in 2006 on security concerns raised by some American lawmakers citing Sept. 11 terrorists’ links to the United Arab Emirates. Read more...

BUSINESS

Retail Sales Increase a Strong 0.9% in May

Sales got a boost from generous government tax refunds in both April and May, though economists say that cash cushion is starting to fade. Read more...

 

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Top 100 3PLs Adapt to Market Pressures, Trade Upheaval

The largest 3PLs in North America continued to face volatile business conditions last year, from compressed margins to tariff-driven supply chain upheaval. Read more...

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