by Micaela Hamm | Mar 31, 2026 | News
Rising Fuel Is Reopening the Rail Conversation Rising fuel costs are starting to do more than pressure trucking margins. They are also changing how mode decisions look in real time. As diesel moves higher, rail becomes easier to justify on lanes where transit can...
by Micaela Hamm | Mar 2, 2026 | News
The Spot–Contract Gap Is Shrinking. Now What? Truckload pricing right now is sending a more complex signal than it did for much of last year. Through extended portions of 2025, the gap between spot and contract rates was wide enough that the distinction alone often...
by Micaela Hamm | Feb 4, 2026 | News
Wireless Charging for Heavy-Duty Trucks Takes a Big Step Into Reality Researchers at Purdue University, working with the Indiana Department of Transportation, have successfully demonstrated wireless charging for a Class 8 electric truck while it was traveling at...
by Micaela Hamm | Jan 8, 2026 | News
YoY Decline at the Port of Oakland Signals a Shifting West Coast Mix The Port of Oakland is reporting a year-over-year decline in container volume, underscoring how uneven recovery and growth remain across West Coast gateways. While Oakland has benefited at various...
by Micaela Hamm | Dec 4, 2025 | News
Cold Weather Truck Relief Bill Introduced to Support Drivers During Harsh Winters A new federal proposal aims to strengthen support systems for truck drivers operating in extreme cold, focusing on heating resources, roadside assistance capacity, and infrastructure...
by Micaela Hamm | Nov 6, 2025 | News
Supreme Court to Weigh Tariff Refund Case Affecting U.S. Shippers The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could determine whether importers who paid Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods are eligible for refunds. The decision has drawn widespread...
