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C.H. Robinson hammered in $604M watershed broker liability case

C.H. Robinson plans to appeal a historic $604 million Dallas jury verdict over a deadly 2021 multi-vehicle pileup, reigniting industry debate over broker responsibility and federal safety data.

July 24, 2026

Small Fleet Champ

Just a few days left to compete for Small Fleet Champ: Enter here

On the line for four 3-30-truck finalist owners are membership benefits through NASTC and a trip to Nashville for the championship event this fall. That's not to mention bragging rights, plenty industry recognition and that vaunted title belt. Enter by July 31 to compete via this short form.

July 24, 2026

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August 13, 2026

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Diesel to stay 'higher for longer' as Iran conflict reignites, Venezuela earthquake aftershocks

President Donald Trump said Venezuelan oil could replace that which flows past Iran, but expect high prices as the military situation evolves.

July 23, 2026

Diesel fuel station with illuminated canopy and commercial truck at pump during dusk

Fuel surges back above $5/gallon as rates continue post-July 4 decline

Diesel's national average jumped back to $5.13/gallon, while broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system fell by nearly 5 cents per mile after falling by 14 cents the prior week.

July 22, 2026

Red semi-truck parked under green canopy at industrial loading dock facility with white trailer

Overdrive Radio

Hedge against bad brokers: Trucker of the Month insists on cash before unload

When a broker's not approved for credit by his factor, owner-op Ruben Dotto insists on payment before unload or flat-out declines to do business. That's after a dirty deal on a $3,800 partial left him hauling for little more than fuel money. He won't make the same mistake twice.

July 20, 2026

Highway doubles down on ELD connections for carrier ID checks

Post-SCOTUS' liability ruling, brokers are demanding it, said a Highway company leader. For carriers doing business with brokers who use the Connect vetting system, it could mean new reason to deny non-ELD-connected truckers business.

July 17, 2026

Small Fleet Champ

Never mind the rates: Small Fleet Champ TFX 'finding ways to be more efficient'

Thomasville Furniture Xpress owners Scott Denmark and Scott Cruthis both got their start in the trucking business as owner-operators decades ago. Today, after long careers centered in the LTL furniture space out of North Carolina, the 2025 Small Fleet Champs ride on strong relationships, profits, and service excellence.

July 16, 2026

Trucking's 2025 operating costs hit all-time high

The American Transporation Research Institute reported overall trucking costs increased by 3.4% in 2025 over 2024. Excluding fuel, costs rose by 4.2% to $1.854 per mile. More-recent analysis by ATBS shows profitability gains, too, with rates growth in 2026.

July 16, 2026

White Kenworth semi-truck leading a convoy on a highway with autumn foliage and blue sky

Will Congress vote on Dalilah's Law? Trooper's death pressures House

OOIDA urges Congress to vote on Dalilah's Law after a non-domiciled CDL driver killed a Pennsylvania trooper during a period of legal limbo for FMCSA's CDL crackdown.

July 15, 2026

The U.S. Capitol Building with its iconic white dome against a blue sky, framed by green foliage.

How owner-ops dodge shady brokers, ensuring freight's paid when due

More than 500 owner-operators completed Overdrive's survey probing freight frauds and broker vetting, nonpayment issues and bond claims. Strategies to weed out bottom-dollar brokers and guard against fraudulent actors seeking "free" freight movement emerge.

July 15, 2026

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Broker margins took a beating in June: DAT data

Brokers got walloped in rate negotiations in June, records show, with broker margin dipping overall and some indication that contract rates could shoot up as well, according to data from DAT and Ken Adamo.

July 14, 2026

Bell curve distribution chart showing June 2026 broker gross margin percentage with mean at 13.45%

Diesel prices, spot rates reverse course

Van and reefer spot rates during the most recent week gave back all of the gains from the week of July 4, while flatbed had its second-worst one-week decline ever. Diesel prices, meanwhile, shot up more than 20 cents with renewed conflict in Iran.

July 14, 2026

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Troopers jumping into trucks this week | BulkLoads board adds livestock

Wisconsin's annual "Trooper in a Truck" effort is ongoing this week as part of Operation Safe Driver Week. Also: BulkLoads load board acquires Livestock Network; five southern states watching close for speeding this week; HOS relief extended in Oregon.

July 14, 2026

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Small Fleet Champ

Small Fleet Champ Wes Oberman harnesses AI coding, builds custom TMS

Owner-operator Wes Oberman built a custom TMS built with Claude Code/ChatGPT assist, saving hundreds each month with a foundation of real transparency for his growing team of owner-operators.

July 14, 2026

White semi-truck transporting military Humvee vehicles on a flatbed trailer in wooded area

$75K for your authority? Underground MC number sales network uncovered

New research shows a thriving market for MC number sales, with more trusted MCs gaining tens of thousands in value and FMCSA none the wiser 85% of the time.

July 13, 2026

FMCSA warning graphic advising against purchasing or leasing USDOT or MC numbers, with consequences of inactivation, revoked authority, and canceled registrations.

Overdrive Radio

How carrier vetting changed, before and after big SCOTUS ruling

What brokers call "carrier onboarding" has evolved mightily from the process described off the top of this week's Overdrive Radio podcast. Gone are the days of the manila folder file-and-forget approach, that's for certain. How Roar Logistics seeks to work with core carriers here.

July 13, 2026

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The 19 trucking regs expected by year end

Independent contractor classification, updates to the ELD regs, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse updates and more regs updates are expected over the next few months.

July 10, 2026

Aerial view of a multi-lane highway interchange with trucks and vehicles on curved elevated roads through rolling hills and farmland.

Best trucking month ever? | New trucks-only highway in Georgia

FTR reports new all-time high for Trucking Conditions Index. Also: The new Brampton Road Connector, opening July 15, is a new four-lane highway linking Garden City Terminal’s Gate 3 directly to I-16; Texas converting I-30 weigh station to truck parking.

July 9, 2026

Aerial view of curved highway interchange with forested areas, industrial facilities, and distant cityscape under blue sky

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Vintage blue and black semi-truck with polished chrome details displayed at outdoor truck show

Custom 1954 International built on Pete 359 frame

The custom-built show truck features the cab and fenders of a 1954 International with the frame from a Peterbilt 359. Owner-operator Richard Yeager did all the fabricating, paint work and the rest himself over an eight-year period.

Two white and lime green semi-trucks with trailers loaded with stacked materials at a logistics facility

Leighton Transport offers big-fleet clout with boutique care

Person photographing truck mirrors with two MCS setup, Totah company vehicle visible in background

TQL, C.H. Robinson accused of federal racketeering with illegal carrier network

Gray Peterbilt semi-truck with white refrigerated trailer parked in lot under cloudy sky

One man, one truck: Robert Forsyth's long strides to the right size for profit

Study shows huge performance variance in diesel fuel across North America

Study shows huge performance variance in diesel fuel across North America

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