Tariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains

Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.

By Kelly Stroh , Max Garland , Philip Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves , Edwin Lopez , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 22, 2025

FedEx Freight notches challenging quarter, progress toward spinoff

The company’s LTL spinoff remains on track for 2026, but sustained weak market conditions prompted revised business forecasting.

By David Taube • Dec. 19, 2025

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Truckload market faces lackluster Q4 outlook, improvement in 2026

Recent interest rates cuts could help manufacturing, a critical driver of freight activity, broker RXO said.

By David Taube • Dec. 12, 2025

DHL adds Tesla Semi to California fleet

The 3PL plans to grow its EV truck fleet in 2026 as part of its long-term net-zero plan. 

By David Taube • Dec. 10, 2025

Compete or complement? Trucking foresees mixed intermodal impact from merger of rail giants

Winners and losers will emerge in road transport as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern join forces, according to industry experts.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 9, 2025

10 Roads Express to permanently shutter

The closing, driven by a 70% loss in revenue from the U.S. Postal Service, affects thousands of workers, the company told Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • Dec. 2, 2025

CH Robinson expands presence in El Paso, TX, fueled by cross-border growth

The brokerage added 450,000 square feet of warehousing and cross-docking space in the Texas city.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 1, 2025

Schneider National launches Fast Track premium rail service

The carrier said it can deliver up to two days faster transit times than its competitors on key U.S. and Mexico lanes. 

By Larry Avila • Nov. 20, 2025

Carriers thwarted by lack of pricing from OEMs, Covenant execs say

Truck-specific tariffs and other duties are complicating order books, stakeholders say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 12, 2025

Covenant sees bids at ‘all-time highs,’ CEO says

Bids are up 17% since August, which usually doesn’t occur until November through February, CEO David Parker said in a recent earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2025

Trucking carriers work to combat soft market

Less-than-truckload providers are prioritizing profitability over volume to weather the downward freight cycle, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 29, 2025

Old Dominion Freight Line plans 4.9% rate increase

The change will occur Nov. 3 due to factors such as rising costs in real estate, new equipment and employee compensation packages, the LTL carrier said.

By David Taube • Oct. 22, 2025

US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

Duties of 25% on trucks and 10% on buses begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025

The new blueprint for high-stakes supply chains

High-stakes supply chains demand precision, security, and trust—failure isn’t an option.

Oct. 6, 2025

Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2026

Next year’s trade shows will showcase resilience strategies, technology adoption and talent development as companies contend with tariff volatility and other challenges. 

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2025

Major ports so far unscathed by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The president’s legislation rescinded $60 million in environmental programs created under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2025

Truckload volumes cooled in August as frontloading surge wanes

A push to pull cargo forward earlier in the year to dodge tariffs is affecting typical season demand for trucks, said Ken Adamo, DAT chief of analytics. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 24, 2025

ITS Logistics leverages flexible transportation model for retail hubs

Owned assets, drop trailer pools and vetted partner carriers are some of the options ITS will use to move inbound and outbound freight.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 22, 2025

CH Robinson debuts cross-border service to maximize LTL trailers, minimize trucks

Using freight consolidation, the 3PL aims to help shippers save up to 40% in costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2025

UP, NS intermodal service to connect western, southern markets

The railroad service aims to offer truck-competitive transit times for multiple industries, including automotive and consumer goods.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 16, 2025

Werner expects cross-border benefits as manufacturers invest more in Mexico

The carrier says companies’ moves to expand shifts, equipment and facilities in the country could ultimately translate into more northbound traffic.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2025

Velocity to market: The new benchmark for supply chain success

Discover how increased velocity to market is helping shippers turn disruption into advantage.

Sept. 8, 2025

Trucking execs have mixed projections for back half of 2025

In recent earnings calls, some executives suggested favorable conditions are in store for the rest of 2025. Other outlooks were more tempered.

By David Taube • Sept. 4, 2025

Logistics management is leveling up with generative AI

Large shippers and TMS vendors have started to incorporate the emerging technology over the last few years with an eye on cutting costs and improving the user experience.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 22, 2025

Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for the rest of 2025

Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 19, 2025