@TransportTopics

The Newspaper of Trucking and Freight Transportation

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Transport Topics' 2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list is now available! See which motor carriers made our rankings here: hubs.ly/Q04mX22F0

2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers

2026 annual rankings provide an indispensable overview of the largest for-hire carriers in North America, along with timely analysis of trends shaping the industry.

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After more than a decade as CEO of TeamOne Logistics, Page Siplon is bringing experience with driver retention, safety and carriers’ operational challenges to @Truck_Research. Story by Casey Quinlan. hubs.ly/Q04BDm2j0

Page Siplon plans to futureproof trucking at ATRI

As the next president of ATRI, he sees opportunities to connect more businesses with the nonprofit’s research and build partnerships across the industry.

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The trucking industry’s ongoing recovery from a prolonged freight recession appears to have staying power despite a mounting list of economic headwinds, according to @TRUCKINGdotORG's chief economist at #ATAmce26. By @SethClevenger hubs.ly/Q04BDlcP0

ATA’s Costello says freight recovery has legs despite headwinds

The trucking industry’s ongoing recovery from a prolonged freight recession appears to have staying power despite a mounting list of economic headwinds.

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Executive Jerrod Smith said companies like @FedEx have started to see a more rounded picture of interconnected fraud networks “that’s somewhat remarkable, to be honest with you.” By @kginalex live from #ATAmce26 hubs.ly/Q04BzXnD0

Size of trucking verdicts quadruples over 2023-2026 time span

The size of verdicts in lawsuits involving trucking companies almost quadrupled between July 2023 and July 2026, according to a soon-to-be released study.

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The latest Paccar Connect update adds a voice assistant, Apple CarPlay connectivity, Bluetooth compatibility, camera integration and an applications portal for Peterbilt and Kenworth customers. Story from #ATAmce26 by @kginalex. hubs.ly/Q04BzzWQ0

Peterbilt, Kenworth revamp connectivity options

The Paccar Connect expansion includes a voice assistant, camera integration, an applications portal, connectivity to Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth compatibility.

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The keys to combating fuel waste and reducing costs are stamping out fraud and dialing in savings across a fleet. #ATAmce26 Story by Keiron Greenhalgh hubs.ly/Q04ByckS0

Diesel spike adds urgency to fleet cost controls

Fuel cost saving recommendations came as the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual ranking of industry issues saw fuel prices ascend to the top spot.

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Interested in reaching Transport Topics’ audience or expanding access to TT across your organization? Meet with our team in the ATA Pavilion to learn about advertising and subscription solutions. #ATAmce26
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Moving crews from Camelback Moving helped rescue a kidnapped Arizona girl in February after spotting her at a convenience store following an Amber Alert. Read the full story of our 2026 Trucking's Frontline Heroes from Camelback Moving: hubs.ly/Q04By8870
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In pounding rain about 20 miles north of Little Rock, Ark., in May, James Brown was driving a fully loaded truck for Melton Truck Lines when he noticed another driver in trouble. Read the full story of our 2026 Trucking's Frontline Hero, James Brown: hubs.ly/Q04By87Q0
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Yesterday at #ATAmce26, Transport Topics recognized James Brown of Melton Truck Lines and the Camelback Moving teams with the 2026 Trucking's Frontline Heroes award. Congratulations to this year's honorees for their courage and quick action in times of crisis.
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Class 8 retail sales gained 13.6% from August in September, reaching 21,095 trucks. Six of seven major truck manufacturers posted year-over-year increases. Story by @ConnorInTheNews. @actresearch @DaimlerTruckNA @VolvoTrucks hubs.ly/Q04BvwXl0

U.S. Class 8 sales jump 30% in September

U.S. Class 8 retail sales jumped 30% year over year in September, while year-to-date sales remain down 5%.

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Fuel prices rose 17 spots to top @Truck_Research’s annual ranking of trucking industry concerns. The most popular proposed response was federal action to increase fuel supply and reduce volatility. Story by @MichaelVFreeze. hubs.ly/Q04BvKr90

Fuel prices rank as trucking’s most pressing concern

The report noted that added fuel costs are passed on to consumers through higher prices for goods and higher borrowing costs.

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Boyle Transportation's Michael Lasko said a strong safety program is “heavy on engagement” and not primarily punitive. Safety, he said, works best when drivers feel they are part of the effort. By @MichaelVFreeze live from #ATAmce26 hubs.ly/Q04BvvPs0

Trust should be at core of driver coaching, executives say

Boyle Transportation's Michael Lasko described a safety approach shaped by experience both inside and outside the cab during a session on driver coaching at MCE.

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Transport Topics recognizes James Brown of Melton Truck Lines with the 2026 Trucking's Frontline Heroes award. His composure under pressure and quick action saved a fellow driver's life, demonstrating the professionalism and care that strengthen the trucking community.
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The Transport Topics Podcast Studio is live at #ATAmce26. Stop by throughout the week to watch interviews, meet the team, and see the conversations driving the industry forward. Thank you to SiriusXM Fleet for sponsoring.
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Transport Topics recognizes Camelback Moving's Robert Hernandez, Ralph Vollmert, Christopher Dixon, Kevin Place, Kevin Kimes, Gerardo Galacia, Kobe Brown and Michael Macallum with the 2026 Trucking's Frontline Heroes award.
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Trained by Truckers Against Trafficking to recognize signs of danger, these movers put their training into action, helping locate a missing child and end a family's two-day search.
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📸 Celebrate our new look! Stop by the Transport Topics Photo Booth near the MCE Hub and snap a shot of yourself on the front cover. Thanks to FedEx Freight for sponsoring. #ATAmce26
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Daimler Truck Financial Services says it conducted many financing restructurings and rewrites during the freight recession, and the vast majority of those companies survived. Story by @SethClevenger. #ATAmce26 hubs.ly/Q04Bvq1t0

Fleets are recovering their financial footing, Daimler executives say

Executives at Daimler Truck Financial Services said the financial health of its trucking customers has improved significantly this year.

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Penske Truck Leasing's Art Vallely writes that for an industry responsible for keeping equipment, freight and businesses moving every day, an important question regarding AI is a practical one: What can it help us do better? hubs.ly/Q04BsbrN0
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Mark Colson has spent years fighting what he calls trucking’s major battles, from noncompliant carriers and unqualified drivers to lawsuit abuse. Now, he's preparing to take that advocacy to D.C. as @TRUCKINGdotORG’s next leader. By @SethClevenger. hubs.ly/Q04BsgLQ0
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