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Transport Topics' 2026 Top 100 Logistics Companies is now available! See who made our list of the largest 3PLs in North America here: hubs.ly/Q04cKjqz0

2026 Top 100 Logistics

Check out the latest news and articles from the 2026 top 100 logistics companies. Keep up with trucking news from Transport Topics and subscribe today.

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A lineup overhaul has been underway since Mack announced the Pioneer as its latest flagship Class 8 on-highway tractor in April 2025. Story by Keiron Greenhalgh hubs.ly/Q04lgK2q0

Volvo Teases More Mack Trucks Lineup Changes Coming

An overhaul of the truck maker’s lineup has been underway since Mack announced the Pioneer as its latest flagship Class 8 on-highway tractor in April 2025.

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Federal regulators said eliminating obsolete regulations could save the trucking industry millions annually and reduce unnecessary violations. Story via @_NoelFletcher. @FMCSA hubs.ly/Q04lhtLd0

FMCSA Moves to Strike Obsolete Trucking Rules

FMCSA is removing obsolete rules from its trucking regulations, aiming to reduce compliance costs and paperwork without affecting safety.

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For more than 90 years, Transport Topics has been the industry’s trusted source of news and insight.   This July, something new is coming.   Details arrive next week — including an invite to a special behind-the-scenes webinar.   Stay tuned.
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.@ArcBestCorp and ABF Freight are raising LTL rates 5.9% on average beginning June 22, a move that reflects broader momentum in the freight market as carrier costs climb and spot rates strengthen. Story by @kginalex. hubs.ly/Q04lg-NY0

ArcBest, ABF to Raise LTL Rates 5.9% on Average From June 22

Costs for carriers continue to increase, and spot rates across all segments of the North American freight market jumped in the first five months of 2026.

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Rising used truck prices and improving freight rates are signaling a broader recovery across the transportation market. Story by @kginalex. @RyderSystemInc hubs.ly/Q04lf9WN0

Ryder CEO Diez: Used Truck Market Momentum to Accelerate

Used-truck market conditions improved in the second quarter of 2026 and are set to see even more upside, according to Ryder System CEO John Diez.

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More than 70% of Canada’s exports go to the United States, making preservation of the USMCA critical for Canada as trade talks continue. Read here: hubs.ly/Q04lbXrd0

Carney Softens Tone Toward Trump With Trade Talks at Stake

The G7 summit comes ahead of the scheduled July 1 review of USMCA. It is a crucial moment in trade talks, and Trump has said  that he may not renew the deal.

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The United States “made a sufficient showing” that it’s likely to win the dispute over President Donald Trump’s use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to issue tariffs, a federal appeals court held. hubs.ly/Q04l6s7B0

Appeals Court Lets Trump 10% Tariffs Stay in Place for Now

President Trump scored a key over a group challenging the 10% global tariffs after a court said the government can enforce the levies while the fight plays out.

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The new @TrimbleCorpNews TMS for Shippers integrates freight planning, routing, visibility and settlement while allowing companies to scale with additional features as needed. hubs.ly/Q04l7JHB0

Trimble Launches TMS for North American Shippers

The platform combines core transportation management functions with optional add-ons, allowing companies to expand the system based on their operational needs.

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The Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce said about 300 Mexican truckers trying to cross the Southern California border have been denied entry due to cabotage. Other news outlets have placed that number as high as 3,200. Story by @_NoelFletcher. hubs.ly/Q04l6F5M0

Mexican Truckers Denied Entry as CBP Enforces Cabotage Rules

U.S. Border Patrol agents are now using federal transportation records in a system that stops Mexican truckers with past cabotage violations from entering the country.

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.@VolvoGroup is signaling more changes ahead for @MackTrucks. The company said Mack’s on-highway and vocational portfolio revamp will be completed in 2027. Story by @kginalex. hubs.ly/Q04l2W7P0

Volvo Teases More Mack Trucks Lineup Changes Coming

An overhaul of the truck maker’s lineup has been underway since Mack announced the Pioneer as its latest flagship Class 8 on-highway tractor in April 2025.

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Kharg Island’s terminal handles 90% of Iran’s exports, making any threat to the site significant for global energy supplies — and, by extension, fuel prices that affect freight transportation far beyond the Middle East. hubs.ly/Q04l10nF0

Trump Threatens to Take 'Total Control' of Iran's Oil

Trump compared his plans for Iran to how the U.S. assumed control of Venezuela’s oil sector after capturing then-president Nicolás Maduro in January.

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.@VolvoGroup said the Monterrey plant will support its plan to win a 25% share of the North American heavy-duty truck market by 2030. Story by @kginalex. hubs.ly/Q04kZplW0

Volvo’s Monterrey Plant Builds First Batch of Test Vehicles

The Monterrey facility — Volvo Group’s first truck manufacturing plant in Mexico — is set to build trucks for both VTNA and Mack, adding to U.S. output.

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.@TRUCKINGdotORG's Chris Spear told lawmakers yesterday that Congress does not need to choose between innovation, safety and supply chain resilience. hubs.ly/Q04kXKr20

Spear Urges Congress to Remove Tech Barriers, Repeal FET

The June 9 hearing centered on how the government can encourage deployment of emerging transportation tools without locking industries into outdated policies.

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The launch adds another layer to @amazon Freight’s service portfolio. Story by @kginalex. hubs.ly/Q04kZ2Vp0

Amazon Launches Less-Than-Truckload Unit

The announcement follows ASCS’ Amazon Freight unit stepping out of the shadows May 4 after months of rumor. The company already has LTL experience.

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Investigators allege some stolen vehicles were altered and rented to unsuspecting businesses. Story by @_NoelFletcher. hubs.ly/Q04kQG7J0

Vehicle Theft Crackdowns Lead to Arrests in Multiple States

Amid rising cargo thefts, law enforcement officers are busting individuals for allegedly possessing multiple stolen commercial vehicles and trailers.

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.@Saia_Inc’s expansion strategy is showing results: LTL shipments per workday rose 4.6% and tonnage increased 7.6% year over year in early Q2 2026. Story by @kginalex. hubs.ly/Q04kY6Rl0

Saia Continues to Expand Beyond Core Footprint

The carrier opened terminals in Washington and Indiana, as the Johns Creek, Ga.-based company looks to build density into its nationwide LTL network.

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Truckload rates are increasing as multiple pressures converge, including fuel costs, produce season demand and tightening capacity. Story by @ConnorInTheNews. @UberFreight hubs.ly/Q04kWnXM0

Truckload Spot Rates Expected to Stay Elevated Through 2026

Freight rates continue to rise in the truckload sector as seasonal demand intensifies against a backdrop of tightening capacity.

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Incoming CEO Jim Filter said @WeAreSchneider is “absolutely interested in acquisitions going forward,” but he emphasized discipline. "We’re not looking at doing fixer-uppers." Story by @kginalex. hubs.ly/Q04kQGJY0

Schneider Is Hungry for Acquisitions, Its Executives Say

Green Bay, Wis.-based Schneider last opened its coffers for an acquisition in November 2024 with the $390 million purchase of Baltimore-based Cowan Systems.

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.@Freightliner plants in Mexico increased output both year over year and month over month in May. Story via @kginalex. @DaimlerTruckNA hubs.ly/Q04kNDy20

Mexican Truck Production, Exports to U.S. Continue to Rise

Truck and bus makers built 14,543 heavy-duty vehicles in Mexico in May, an 18.2% jump from April, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography.

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Analysts say improved spot and contract freight rates, along with some regulatory clarity, continue to support strong Class 8 truck demand despite seasonal headwinds. Story by @ConnorInTheNews. hubs.ly/Q04kN7JL0

Class 8 Orders Extend Rebound in May

ACT Research preliminary data showed orders increased 103% year over year, while FTR Transportation Intelligence reported an even larger 124% gain.

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