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Setting Business Goals for Your Trucking Company in 2026
With 2025 almost in the books, the smartest thing a small carrier can do right now isn’t chase one more load — it’s slow down just enough to decide what 2026 actually needs to look like. If you’re reading this with less than two weeks left in the year, you’re right on time. Not late. […] The post Setting Business Goals for Your Trucking Company in 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.
US Sanctions Mexican Cartel CDN's Horse-Racing, Business Network
MEXICO CITY, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The US Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned four people and 11 entities tied to the Cartel del Noreste (CDN), targeting a business network spanning horse racing, construction, trucking and the energy sector that Washington says helped finance the Mexican ...
16 industries that have made America's richest people
Some of America's richest billionaires have made their fortunes in not-so-glamorous sectors such as trucking and pest control.
California trucking business files for bankruptcy
Commodity Transporters initiated the Chapter 11 petition.
Howden steps up US push with specialty trucking build-out
The company is rolling out a dedicated US Trucking Practice focused on data, safety tech and claims advocacy
America’s long-haul truckers were already struggling. Then came $5 diesel
Diesel, the largest day-to-day expense in trucking, has jumped in price since the start of the Iran war. That’s hurting the trucking industry, particularly small fleet owners.
Sporticast: An NFL Safety’s Journey From Truck Hits to Trucking Biz
On the 585th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams speak with Antoine Bethea, a former All-Pro safety, about his business journey since retiring from the NFL. Bethea was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2006 draft. He went on to play 14 NFL season with the Colts, San …
Afognak takes majority stake in Alaska trucking, fuel companies
Afognak Native Corporation acquired a majority stake in three Alaska trucking and fuel companies, expanding its commercial portfolio.
FedEx board approves trucking business spinoff
A new standalone FedEx Freight may resemble a start-up, but the LTL carrier is far from it, experts say.
Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done
A sell-off rippled through software, real estate and trucking stocks this past week as investors worried artificial intelligence could upend some industries — and analysts say the white-knuckle drops might not be over yet.
Powering Brazil's Transition to Zero-Emission Trucking: Improving Air Quality, Public Health and the Economy with Coordinated Efforts
The electrification of Brazil’s heavy-duty trucking sector represents a critical opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve air quality, and enhance public health. While Brazil’s long-standing reliance on biofuels has leveraged domestic resources and infrastructure, this strategy is best viewed as a transitional measure that may not fully meet the country’s long-term climate and economic objectives.
Sparhawk to close Wisconsin Rapids trucking business, layoffs underway
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Sparhawk informed the state the company will totally close its business and began layoffs this week. According to a notice of business
US grants Aurora exemption for self-driving trucks safety feature
The U.S. Transportation Department said late Wednesday it approved a five-year exemption for Aurora and other self-driving trucking companies from rules that require drivers to place warning devices around a stopped truck.
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover sets distance record
The six-wheeled laboratory has traveled over 28 miles and will keep trucking until at least 2028.
VTA taking local trucking business to court after eminent domain dispute
VTA and a local truck dealership are headed to trial over VTA's use of eminent domain and a question of fair compensation. The agency has been acquiring land for its six-mile BART extension project, slated to open in 2036.
Trucking insurance: How to make underwriters fight for your business
An Overdrive 2025 Small Fleet Champ's flatbed biz makes good on growth goals with a transparent promise to owner-operators: 15% of the gross for costs, no insurance chargebacks. "We had companies fighting over our business" this year, he said, with similarly transparent ELD data engagement.
Trump admin shuts down 270 driving schools in fraud crackdown
President Donald Trump's administration continued its nationwide campaign against fraud with new announcements targeting trucking fraud in Detroit.
Diesel prices in Bakersfield top $8 a gallon, squeezing trucking firms and raising grocery costs
Bakersfield diesel prices are up 60% from last year, topping $8 a gallon and straining local trucking and farm businesses.
Local trucking business owner feels the ‘full impact’ of diesel prices has yet to be felt by trucking companies or customers as prices hit record highs
It should come as no surprise that gas prices are continuing to climb and it doesn't appear they will be desce...
Afognak Acquires Weaver Bros. Family of Trucking Companies
Afognak Commercial Group acquired a majority interest in the Weaver Bros., Doyle’s Fuel Service, and Doyle Transport family of companies.
Business groups back freight brokers in Supreme Court trucking liability fight
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Retail Federation among those supporting C.H. Robinson in the brief. The post Business groups back freight brokers in Supreme Court trucking liability fight appeared first on FreightWaves.
Feds charge semi-truck business owner in $105M investment fraud scheme
Kristopher Lunsford faces federal charges over a trucking investment operation prosecutors claim used newer investor funds to pay earlier participants.
Union Pacific And Norfolk Southern: How Politics Can Have A Body Count
Advances in goods shipment must be achieved not to bring harm to the trucking industry, but to protect increasingly acquisitive Americans from death born of their wealth.
Spiking diesel prices force WA businesses to make tough choices
Drivers, trucking firms and other shipping companies worry the rise in diesel prices will reignite inflation and force many operators out of business
Transport BPO Launches First-Week-Free Dispatch and Call Answering Service for Transportation Businesses
Transport BPO has launched a first week-free program giving taxi, towing, trucking, courier, and NEMT operators one-week of 24/7 live dispatch and call answering at no cost, with agents answering in each client's company name across four countries. ...
A trucker explains what record diesel prices mean for his business
Monte Wiederhold runs a trucking company in northwest Ohio. He explains how problems overseas affect businesses at home.
Truckers thought the worst was over. Then diesel prices doubled
The trucking industry and the consumer-driven US economy have ridden out energy shocks before. But the timing of this one stings.
Rising diesel costs put pressure on western North Carolina businesses
The high cost of diesel fuel is impacting all kinds of local industries in the mountains, including trucking operators.
Trucking industry hit by string of bankruptcy filings as diesel costs surge
At least eight transportation-related companies sought Chapter 11 protection in September as the trucking industry grapples with higher fuel costs.
Potsdam man allegedly stole $2,100 worth of deisel from business
A St. Lawrence County man is accused of stealing more than $2,000 worth of diesel fuel from a Potsdam trucking company.
Input costs, transportation expenses drive uncertainty for manufacturers
Manufacturers are growing more optimistic about sales and production over the coming year, but rising input costs, transportation expenses and continued global uncertainty are keeping pressure on the sector, according to a new survey from the National Association of Manufacturers. NAM’s Q3 2026 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey found that manufacturers expect raw material and other input […]
Wayne Smith Trucking celebrates 50 years in business
Wayne Smith Trucking of Morrilton celebrated 50 years in business Friday with a special open house event. Representatives from the local business community joined the company’s business partners and elected officials to mark five decades of growth for the company. The late Wayne Smith founded […]
Trucking credit metrics at BMO slide as the business gets smaller
The 4Q credit metrics in BMO’s transportation sector, a major lender to trucking, were significantly worse in many areas. The post Trucking credit metrics at BMO slide as the business gets smaller appeared first on FreightWaves.
MGA consolidation reaches trucking insurtech HDVI
MGA consolidation reaches trucking insurtech
Surging diesel prices threaten North Country trucking businesses
With diesel prices inching closer to $7 a gallon, independent truckers say soaring fuel costs are threatening to put them out of business.
First in entrepreneurial excellence: FSU celebrates local businesses at inaugural Impact Awards Gala
The Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala provided a formal night out for Fayetteville’s business community. The event took place at the Rudolph Jones Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 10. Photo by GFBJ. Fayetteville State University (FSU) and the Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB (FSU HUB) came together to celebrate Fayetteville’s business community. The two organizations rolled out the blue carpet at the Rudolph Jones Student Center for their inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala held on Thursday, Sept. 10.The gala honored outstanding entrepreneurs and business leaders who demonstrate excellence, foster growth and inspire the next generation of innovators within the FSU and broader business community.FSU HUB Director Dr. Tamara Colvin was able to highlight that this new milestone was a great way to show local success stories, not just tell.“That one-stop shop that’s across the street, we never promised that everyone would be successful, but what we did promise was access. Four years ago, we opened up an entire ecosystem: counseling, capital, contracts, connections, certifications,” shared Colvin. “I want to thank the judges who took up hard work for choosing tonight’s honorees. That’s never an easy task when the whole region is full of people worth recognizing at the HUB. We practice what we preach: Res Non Verba: Deeds, not words.” A few of the inaugural recipients of the awards shared their statements with the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal.STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR Boolean Wiring LLC, Esean Rose, owner “I am truly honored and grateful to receive the Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award. I want to thank Fayetteville State University, the judges and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. This award represents more than recognition for where Boolean Wiring is today. To me, it represents the potential of where we are going. I am excited about growing the company, creating jobs, serving our community and building something that can have an impact far beyond Fayetteville.”VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS SpeediPrint Inc., Dazrell Fleming, owner “I’m honored to accept the Veteran-Owned Business Award on behalf of the entire SpeediPrint team. A special thank you to Dr. Tamara Colvin for creating this opportunity through the Entrepreneurial Impact Awards, and to my mentor, Mr. Julius Cook, whose guidance during the Boots to Business program truly paid off. This recognition reflects the hard work of my staff and the trust our customers place in us every day — I’m grateful to serve this community and excited for what’s ahead.”MULTI-GENERATIONAL EXCELLENCE BJL Construction, Cleopatrice Robinson, president“This award is especially meaningful because we are more than a business — we are the continuation of a family legacy built through faith, hard work, craftsmanship, integrity and service. I gratefully acknowledge my grandfather, Deacon Benjamin “BJ” Lacy, Jr., whose example helped establish the foundation upon which our family’s entrepreneurial legacy was built. I also honor my father, the late Dr. Wilson Lacy, former president of BJL Construction. Working alongside him was both an opportunity and an education. He taught me that a business’s reputation had to be earned on every project through honesty, excellence, quality and service. As the current president, I recognize that I did not arrive at this moment alone. I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me, and I am sustained by those who continue to walk beside me.”MICRO BUSINESS Maybridge Development, LLC, Latisha Perkins, owner “I accept this award with so much pride and a whole lot of gratitude. First and foremost, I want to thank my higher power for continuing to guide me and give me the strength to keep going.When I first started this business and moved here to Fayetteville, I had no clue what I was getting myself into. This business has turned me every which way but loose, and I definitely had some moments where I was ready to just pack it up and head back to Georgia. I want to thank my Maybridge team, my village, The Hub, the FCEDC team and all the people and organizations here in Fayetteville who have believed in me and Maybridge and helped us get here.”COMMUNITY IMPACT Greater Life of Fayetteville, Georgeanna Pinckney, CEO & executive director “We are deeply honored to be recognized by FSU and the FSU HUB with the Community Impact Award presented to Greater Life of Fayetteville. I am especially grateful for this recognition because it tells us that you see what we do – and, more importantly, why we do what we do. Our commitment is to serve, empower and create meaningful opportunities for youth and families in our community. Most importantly, we give God first and foremost all the glory. We thank Him for giving us the wisdom, strength, vision and unity to continue doing this great work in our community.” SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Crowder Trucking LLC, Carlos & Valerie Morrison Crowder, owners “I want to thank God for always keeping his hands on Crowder Trucking. I’m truly honored and grateful to receive the Small Business Award from the FSU HUB. Running a small business is not always easy. There are long days, difficult decisions, unexpected challenges and plenty of moments when you have to remind yourself why you started. But there are also incredible moments like this one that remind you that the hard work is worth it,” shared Valerie Morrison Crowder.OTHER WINNERS INCLUDE: Alumni Entrepreneur - The Two-Six Project, Grant Bennett, founder and president Fayetteville State University Faculty Award - Dr. Christy Swinson Emerging Business Award - Genuine Luxury Beauty Salon Legacy Award - Gillis Farms Inc. Industry Titan of the Year - Eaton Corporation Entrepreneur of the Year- Let Me Cater to You, Chef Judith Cage, owner
Kent trucking owner challenges ‘millionaires tax,' explains small business impact
Business groups back freight brokers in Supreme Court trucking liability fight
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Retail Federation among those supporting C.H. Robinson in the brief.
Spiking Diesel Prices Mean Everything Will Get More Expensive
Diesel has climbed faster than gasoline this month, directly hitting businesses, from brewers to trucking companies. Those higher costs are likely to make their way into consumer prices.
TRANCASA: A First Look at Electric Trucking
TRANCASA is preparing to test its first Tesla Semi, taking another step toward innovation in South Texas transportation. At the Pharr Truck Expo, Carlos Canales and his team showcased the company’s focus on technology and the future of cross-border logistics. How do you see electric trucks changing the industry?
Truckers feel record-high diesel prices: 'What can you do?'
Diesel fuel prices have absorbed large portions of budgets for trucking companies.
Fresno County business filings include trucking, food and professional services
See the latest businesses filed in Fresno County, including names in transportation, professional services, food, construction and more.
Resident Evil Requiem almost hits Street Fighter 6's total sales in days, a reminder that fighting games are still a drop in the bucket
Inside a video game industry where many large publishers are struggling, Capcom is not falling into the same slump, but is instead trucking forward with hit after hit.Resident Evil Requiem launched last week to nearly-universal critical and fan praise ...
Amazon Is Widening Its Sway Over the Freight Industry
The one-stop shop for handling freight and packages seems to be a thing of the past, with FedEx Corp. set to spin off its trucking business in June. United Parcel Service Inc. shed its trucking unit five years ago. Full-service brokerages can shepherd goods from the factory to a residential customer’s doorstep, but they do it by cobbling together transportation services of several providers.
