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Cross-border calculus: North American freight networks adapt
Years of shifting tariffs, customs requirements and trade policies have forced shippers and their transportation providers to become more adaptable.
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A truck stopped on the highway shoulder is a hidden risk. KLLM Transport paired Fleetworthy Safety+ alerts with one rule: call every driver. Unauthorized stops fell to near zero.
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What would a federal gas tax holiday mean for trucking?
It’s unclear if there is political will to pass a federal gas tax suspension in the lame-duck session of Congress starting Nov. 9 or in the next Congress.
November 6, 2026Transport Topics names Seth Clevenger executive editor
An award-winning writer and editor, Clevenger has been a member of TT’s staff since 2011, starting as a reporter before moving into editing and leadership roles.
November 6, 2026Cummins expects final EPA NOx rulemaking in December
Cummins expects the EPA to issue a final rulemaking on heavy-duty truck NOx emissions in December, just days before the regulation is scheduled to become effective Jan. 1.
November 6, 2026Diesel tax suspensions cut fuel costs in 3 states
The tax suspensions temporarily waive or nearly eliminate state levies that normally add as much as 47 cents per gallon to diesel prices.
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Top 100 Private Carriers balance service and costs
The companies ranked on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have continued to demonstrate the value of their in-house truck fleets.
August 22, 2026Freight Market Upturn Bodes Well for Top For-Hire Carriers
This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers.
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Retail giant Walmart retains the top position on this 2026 list of the largest private carriers in North America, ranked by number of tractors in operation.
Annual rankings provide an indispensable overview of the largest for-hire carriers in North America, along with timely analysis of trends shaping the industry.
A unique ranking of the third-party logistics companies in North America includes listings of the largest freight brokerage firms, freight forwarders, warehouse operators and dedicated contract carriage service providers.










































