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Aurora’s truck production schedule delayed by supply, quality issues
The autonomous trucking company is working with Roush to upfit trucks, and despite the delay, still expects to have more than 1,000 trucks ready by the end of 2027.
By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 6, 2026 -
Schneider National says rail partner shift offers network boost
CEO Jim Filter said the company brings 35 years of intermodal service experience to its new partnership with Norfolk Southern.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 5, 2026 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.
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Is warehouse demand shifting toward inland markets?
Uncertainty has led shippers to move an increased amount of inventory across inland markets versus port markets, according to experts, but it may not necessarily translate to a shift in demand.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 3, 2026 -
Norfolk Southern, Schneider National team to scale East Coast intermodal reach
The railroad’s potential merger with Union Pacific is “the icing on the cake” of the partnership, Schneider CEO Jim Filter said.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 2, 2026 -
Retrieved from UNFI on October 14, 2026
How UNFI tackles higher fuel prices
The wholesale food distributor is managing surging diesel costs by hedging and using an AI platform to optimize routes.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2026 -
California diesel prices remain above $8 per gallon as truckers call for relief
Elevated costs could extend well into next year, an energy expert tells Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • Oct. 15, 2026 -
Retrieved from Nippon Marine on October 07, 2026
Nippon Express aims to boost US transport reliability with 5-day service
The delivery offering provides long-haul transit from Nippon Express warehouses near the Port of Los Angeles to any U.S. destination within 100 miles of designated metropolitan areas.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 8, 2026 -
Diesel’s supply crunch may hit CFOs through freight contracts
Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner expects energy prices to stay elevated, while a major trucking CEO says contracts signed before diesel prices rose are hurting the bottom line.
By Adam Zaki • Oct. 7, 2026 -
How Etsy is pushing freight decarbonization
The marketplace is among several shippers that will claim zero-emission trucking certificates to help cover added operational expenses for electric trucks.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 6, 2026 -
Top supply chain conferences of 2027
Next year’s trade shows will spotlight artificial intelligence and technology insights, sustainability strategies, and how to navigate trade and logistics risks.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Oct. 12, 2026 -
CH Robinson to buy RXO for $5.8B, combining 3PL heavyweights
If approved, the deal would grow C.H. Robinson's network density and bring RXO's brokerage, expedited and last-mile services into the fold.
By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2026 -
Ikea freight to be hauled by driverless Kodiak trucks
The unsupervised long-haul service between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston looks to launch by the end of 2026.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 2, 2026 -
Not just ocean: How Maersk grew its US logistics capabilities
The carrier operates a robust ground freight network while its e-commerce arm integrates with its contract logistics and air freight services.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 30, 2026 -
Shipment fluctuations vary across LTL carriers in mid-Q3 updates
Saia and XPO both reported increases in volume for August, while other carriers reported decreases.
By David Taube • Sept. 28, 2026 -
Sponsored by Uber Freight
The intelligence advantage: Moving beyond benchmarking to network-wide insights
How network-scale intelligence helps businesses focus resources on the opportunities that matter most.
Sept. 28, 2026 -
Retrieved from Tesla on September 23, 2026
Shippers’ coalition advances Class 8 electric battery truck adoption
Companies such as Microsoft and PepsiCo are aggregating demand to access sustainable transportation more affordably, recently placing an order for 2,500 trucks.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 23, 2026 -
Old Dominion announces 4.9% general rate increase
The increase, which applies to a selection of services, is effective Oct. 5.
By David Taube • Sept. 23, 2026 -
Sponsored by ShipStation Global
The hidden cost of operating 2 shipping systems
Freight sat out the shipping consolidation trend. Here's what closing that gap actually looks like.
By Emilie Bingham and Matt Averitt • Sept. 21, 2026 -
Diesel prices surge past $6.28 per gallon
A national average delivered another significant jump in record-setting prices.
By David Taube • Sept. 18, 2026 -
San Pedro Ports seek zero-emission truck usage boost via new incentive program
The proposed program would pay up to $36,000 per year for qualifying trucks that operate at the port complex.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 17, 2026 -
Google helps roll out 25 electric trucks in Texas
The tech giant is joining a coalition working to accelerate electric carrier Nevoya’s deployment and to reduce its supply chain emissions.
By David Taube • Sept. 14, 2026 -
Port of New York, New Jersey to launch $39M ZEV voucher program
In a parallel move, another outreach will give $5 million toward new charging stations.
By David Taube • Sept. 11, 2026 -
Retrieved from Amazon Business on July 31, 2026
Amazon taps fulfillment model for dedicated, branded delivery trucks
Through its Amazon Business segment, the company is rolling out trucks designed for consolidated drop-offs and palletized delivery at loading docks.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 4, 2026 -
Logistics resiliency is critical as disruptions pile up in 2026
“It is increasingly difficult to really predict where that next disruption is going to come from,” Ranole Beng, Maersk's head of Transpacific market for ocean, said in a virtual panel.
By David Taube • July 20, 2026 -
Port of Savannah-linked corridor to streamline flow of goods
The connector with I-16 will provide more efficient transport to and from inland markets by reducing rail crossings and truck traffic, per the Georgia Ports Authority.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 14, 2026