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June 11, 2026

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Volvo Eyes $3B Autonomous Truck Business in 5 Years

Self-driving trucks are set to start driving in the U.S. in the coming months, with more than 300 autonomous rigs on highways by the end of 2027, the company said. Read more...

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Class 8 Orders Extend Rebound in May

ACT Research preliminary data showed orders increased 103% year over year, while FTR Transportation Intelligence reported an even larger 124% gain. Read more...

Amazon Launches Less-Than-Truckload Unit

The announcement follows ASCS’ Amazon Freight unit stepping out of the shadows May 4 after months of rumor. The company already has LTL experience. Read more...

Schneider Is Hungry for Acquisitions, Its Executives Say

Green Bay, Wis.-based Schneider last opened its coffers for an acquisition in November 2024 with the $390 million purchase of Baltimore-based Cowan Systems. Read more...

Commerce Backs Duties on Chinese, Mexican Van Trailers

The Commerce Department recommended levies be imposed on dry and refrigerated van trailers and subassemblies imported from China and Mexico after an investigation. Read more...

Ohio Revokes CDLs for 1,200 Foreign Truckers

Ohio stopped issuing non-domiciled CDLs in September when Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy imposed a nationwide halt. Read more...

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Kevin Knight Steps Down as Knight-Swift Executive Chairman

The Plain City, Utah, native was CEO of Knight Transportation from 1994 to 2014. He was one of four founders of Knight Transportation in 1990. Read more...

PREMIUM Detention Data Drives Shift From Delay to Decision

For truck drivers and fleet operators, a line from rock legend Tom Petty captures the frustration of driver detention: “The waiting is the hardest part.” Read more...

Horizon Eyes Class 8 BEV Tractor Production Inside 18 Months

Horizon currently sells Classes 3-7 battery-electric trucks but is expanding its portfolio with a Class 8 design intended to rival the Tesla Semi. Read more...

Vehicle Theft Crackdowns Lead to Arrests in Multiple States

Amid rising cargo thefts, law enforcement officers are busting individuals for allegedly possessing multiple stolen commercial vehicles and trailers. Read more...

Einride Joins U.S.-Listed Autonomous Rivals on Nasdaq

The Stockholm-based startup went public on the Nasdaq through a merger with blank-check firm Legato Merger at a pre-money equity valuation of about $1.35 billion. Read more...

Mexican Truck Production, Exports to U.S. Continue to Rise

Truck and bus makers built 14,543 heavy-duty vehicles in Mexico in May, an 18.2% jump from April, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography. Read more...

Saia Continues to Expand Beyond Core Footprint

The carrier opened terminals in Washington and Indiana, as the Johns Creek, Ga.-based company looks to build density into its nationwide LTL network. Read more...

Subprime Auto Dealer America’s Car-Mart Seeks Rescue Funds

Separately, the company began laying the groundwork for a potential Chapter 11 filing, as it operates under an extended forbearance through June 12 with lenders. Read more...

Mexico's Sheinbaum Unveils EV Prototype Backed by Government

Sheinbaum has touted Olinia as a zero-emissions option for urban mobility that could help Mexico develop domestic supply chains and launch a national brand. 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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