July 14, 2026 10:39 am, EDT LTL capacity is now being absorbed, and weight per shipment is increasing. (John Tetzlaff/Getty Images) key takeaways: The second quarter saw strong demand from less-than-truckload carriers as truckload capacity tightened, with executives reporting rising shipment loads and sequential improvement during the period. This shift reflects a lack of structural
Trucking and logistics leaders said even brokers who have prioritized compliance and security may face a more difficult operating environment. (Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press) July 11, 2026 at 7:00 am EDT key takeaways: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Montgomery v. Carib Transport II decision has increased scrutiny on carrier selection and risk management for freight brokers and
Transactions involving “ghost carriers” are increasingly emerging on online marketplaces and social media. (AI assisted transportation topic) July 1, 2026 11:04 pm, EDT key takeaways: Fraud now plays a role in approximately 45% of cargo theft cases, often involving impersonation of legitimate carriers. Standard broker vetting checks may miss identity acquisition because authorization, insurance and
Highlight Motor Group is one of the large motor carriers that is expecting the improvement trend in the medium freight market to continue in 2026. (Highlight Motor Group) June 27, 2026 at 7:00 am EDT key takeaways: Major for-hire carriers reported improving freight conditions in 2026, with rising volumes and rates indicating the industry is
UPS maintained its No. 1 ranking on Transportation Topics’ Top 100 For-Hire Carriers for 2026 list. (Graham Hughes/Bloomberg News) June 27, 2026 at 7:00 am EDT key takeaways: North America’s largest for-hire carriers reported improving market conditions in 2026 after several years of recession, while the 2025-based Top 100 rankings still reflect last year’s challenges.
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