Transport Topics

The Newspaper of Trucking and Freight Transportation

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Transport Topics' 2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list is now available! See which motor carriers made our rankings here: https://t.co/u9UEF2XkvN

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Proud to serve as the 82nd Chairman of @TRUCKINGdotORG as we work together to strengthen American supply chains and deliver for our members.

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“I just had a feeling that this was right for me,” said @One_Werner's Derek Leathers, whose unexpected career path has now taken him to the chairmanship of @TRUCKINGdotORG.

Profile by @SethClevenger: https://t.co/ujROmPstkO

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Trucking capacity continues to leave the market because of regulatory and market factors. @TRUCKINGdotORG says the reductions are helping improve conditions for motor carriers even as freight tonnage remains soft.

Story by @ConnorInTheNews. https://t.co/rhpjBqBYY7

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“People need new trucks,” company President Peter Voorhoeve said. #ATAmce26 Story by Keiron Greenhalgh
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“Everything we do, from the language we use to the policy we promote, must be guided by empathy and respect for the trucking professional,” incoming @TRUCKINGdotORG President and CEO Mark Colson said.

Story from #ATAmce26 by @SethClevenger. https://t.co/D1G8gQy7yq

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Human involvement can be an important part of AI automation. Ethan Barnes of Eranova described workflows in which people launch agents, review proposed work or address exceptions. @MichaelVFreeze reporting from #ATAmce26 in Charlotte, N.C.
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.@actresearch noted the year-over-year increase came against low volume in 2025. Seasonally adjusted orders totaled 36,700 units. Story via @ConnorInTheNews.
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Eric Church and The Avett Brothers were the surprise performers at DTNA’s 2026 Customer Appreciation Event at MCE on Oct. 19. Story by @SethClevenger. #ATAmce26
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After more than a decade as CEO of TeamOne Logistics, Page Siplon is bringing experience with driver retention, safety and carriers’ operational challenges to @Truck_Research.

Story by Casey Quinlan. https://t.co/MAufO86CqS

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The trucking industry’s ongoing recovery from a prolonged freight recession appears to have staying power despite a mounting list of economic headwinds, according to @TRUCKINGdotORG's chief economist at #ATAmce26. By @SethClevenger
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Executive Jerrod Smith said companies like @FedEx have started to see a more rounded picture of interconnected fraud networks “that’s somewhat remarkable, to be honest with you.” By @kginalex live from #ATAmce26
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The latest Paccar Connect update adds a voice assistant, Apple CarPlay connectivity, Bluetooth compatibility, camera integration and an applications portal for Peterbilt and Kenworth customers.

Story from #ATAmce26 by @kginalex. https://t.co/hfBlNI1qmH

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The keys to combating fuel waste and reducing costs are stamping out fraud and dialing in savings across a fleet. #ATAmce26 Story by Keiron Greenhalgh
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Moving crews from Camelback Moving helped rescue a kidnapped Arizona girl in February after spotting her at a convenience store following an Amber Alert.

Read the full story of our 2026 Trucking's Frontline Heroes from Camelback Moving: https://t.co/YnubtVx0NO

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In pounding rain about 20 miles north of Little Rock, Ark., in May, James Brown was driving a fully loaded truck for Melton Truck Lines when he noticed another driver in trouble.

Read the full story of our 2026 Trucking's Frontline Hero, James Brown: https://t.co/mGw0wQQJCn

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Yesterday at #ATAmce26, Transport Topics recognized James Brown of Melton Truck Lines and the Camelback Moving teams with the 2026 Trucking's Frontline Heroes award. Congratulations to this year's honorees for their courage and quick action in times of crisis.

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Class 8 retail sales gained 13.6% from August in September, reaching 21,095 trucks. Six of seven major truck manufacturers posted year-over-year increases. Story by @ConnorInTheNews. @actresearch @DaimlerTruckNA @VolvoTrucks
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Fuel prices rose 17 spots to top @Truck_Research’s annual ranking of trucking industry concerns. The most popular proposed response was federal action to increase fuel supply and reduce volatility.

Story by @MichaelVFreeze. https://t.co/E0AgKoZWIv