Freight index rose in November, BTS reports 

The freight transportation services index (TSI) rose 1.2% in November from the previous month, reversing two months of declines. The index was also 1.2% higher in November than the same…

Trucking Announcements: Senior leadership appointments at TRALA, Fleet Owl, Lily Transportation and Transervice Logistics

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Shannon Davison was named senior vice president of operations and meeting management at the Truck Renting and…

From cab to classroom: Sharing career path with the next generation

A student asked me, “Did you make any bad mistakes in your career? Do you have any regrets?” I replied, “We learn from mistakes, but regretting them is wasted energy.”…

Cellcentric appoints Woerner as COO, managing director

Cellcentric, the fuel cell joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, has appointed Kai Woerner as chief operating officer (COO) and managing director. Woerner joins the management board with…

How DTNA is evolving aftermarket offerings in response to tariffs, extended trade cycles and online shopping

“If you’re sourcing from high-tariff countries, I can’t overstate enough the importance of actively working to find nearshore and onshore opportunities.” That was the message from Drew Backeberg, senior vice…

57 US, Canadian carriers receive 2026 TCA Elite Fleet certification

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has announced the 2026 class of Elite Fleet certified carriers. Now in its second year, the program recognizes for-hire truckload fleets that demonstrate excellence in…

US House panel advances cargo theft legislation

Bipartisan legislation that freight transportation stakeholders view as critical in the fight against cargo theft passed the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Jan. 13. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA)…

Trucking rates have bottomed, but catalyst needed to drive meaningful gains in 2026

After three years of rate misery, the freight market is showing signs it may finally be stabilizing. But if you’re waiting for a clean, confident trucking-rate recovery year in 2026,…

Saia rebrands LinkEx as Saia Logistics

Saia is rebranding its logistics arm, LinkEx, which will begin operating as Saia Logistics, the company announced Jan. 15. The move aligns Saia’s freight and logistics services under a single…

Muted trucking recovery projected in 2026, FTR says

The combination of greater regulatory certainty and tightening capacity will deliver modest gains to the trucking sector in 2026, according to analysts.  “We do expect the beginning of a freight…

Truck parking, freight projects get grant funding in Minnesota

Several freight improvement projects were awarded millions of dollars in funding through three grant programs in Minnesota.  A total of $76.2 million was issued by the Minnesota Highway Freight Program (MHFP),…

DOT launches website to celebrate USA’s 250th anniversary 

The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched the USDOT Freedom 250 website ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The website tracks the department’s upcoming commemorative event and…

Abilene Motor Express operations to transition into Swift Transportation

Abilene Motor Express will integrate into parent company Swift Transportation’s operations later this month as part of an effort to streamline the business and improve efficiency, the company announced. The…

Giroudon to lead Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations

Mack Trucks has named Guillaume Giroudon vice president and general manager of Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) in Macungie, Pa., where all Class 8 Mack trucks are assembled. He replaces Gunnar…

FHWA launches updated Jason’s Law truck parking survey

The Federal Highway Administration has launched its updated truck parking survey. Responses are due by Feb. 27. The survey of truck parking capacity is congressionally mandated under the Jason’s Law…