Reuters | August 25, 2026 | Trucking
Gatik has raised $200 million in Series D funding, the autonomous trucking startup said on Tuesday, as interest in driverless commercial freight surges in North America and Europe.
AJOT Newsroom | August 25, 2026 | Trucking
Successful integration has retained customers, expanded capabilities and created new opportunities through Schneider's nationwide network and resources
Fuel remains one of the largest and most volatile operating costs for truck fleets across the United States and Canada.
Truckstop.com marked the one-year anniversary of its acquisition of Denim.
AJOT Newsroom | August 24, 2026 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech | Trucking
The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and has authorized issuance of a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the Tidelands Avenue Electric Truck Hub proposed by Skychargers, LLC (Skycharger).
AJOT Newsroom | August 24, 2026 | Trucking
A wrapped Keller Logistics tractor-trailer pulled into Times Square, for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, August 20th , bearing the story of Jayden Miller, a 19-year-old whose life was claimed by fentanyl poisoning.
Freight trends from DAT One and DAT iQ
AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | Trucking
Cox Automotive recently concluded its 2026 Top Tech Finals in Nashville, Tenn., bringing together top technicians from Cox Fleet and Manheim for the company's annual skills competition recognizing technical excellence across the organization.
E. C. Lauriat | August 20, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers
FTR reports US trailer orders increased in July which along with rising contract rates, indicates a further tightening of capacity in 2026.
AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Trucking
The transborder freight data program provides comprehensive monthly and annual data on North American cross-border freight activity, detailing the value of U.S. imports and exports with Canada and Mexico by mode of transportation, commodity, and geography.
AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2026 | Trucking
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is pleased to announce that Tommy Cash, a professional commercial motor vehicle driver with CAST Specialty Transportation Inc., has been named the recipient of the 2026 International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA).
Diesel Laptops and Trucker Path have launched a limited-time promotion.
AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers
Market conditions in June were unfavorable for shippers though much less so than they have been for months. FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for June improved by 10 points to -5.4 – the least negative index reading since January.
DAT One load posts totaled 2.6 million for the week of Aug. 9-15, down 4% from the prior week. Equipment posts totaled 172,279, down 2%. National average linehaul rates softened, with the flatbed rate down 7 cents from the previous week.
Reuters | August 14, 2026 | Trucking
Uber Freight is investigating a data security incident involving unauthorized access to a portion of its systems and repositories, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday.
AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2026 | Trucking
Brent Hutto joins the board of one of the nation's largest state trucking associations as Texas becomes Truck Parking Club's biggest market, with over 700 locations and nearly 14,000 truck and trailer parking spaces
AJOT Newsroom | August 12, 2026 | Shipping Technology | Trucking
For transport firms and logistics workers, the issue is no longer whether truck-specific navigation is needed.
AJOT Newsroom | August 12, 2026 | Trucking
AJOT Newsroom | August 12, 2026 | Green Shipping | Trucking
• Technology-open approach enables OEMs and fleets to reduce emissions across applications and regions • Hybrid and electric driveline technologies support a gradual and economically viable transition • Driveline, braking, air management and software contribute to higher vehicle efficiency • Scalable solutions help customers balance sustainability, operational performance and total cost of ownership
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