Kenworth, Peterbilt headline USA 250th truck tributes: TT Daily

June 30, 2026

Kenworth, Peterbilt headline USA 250th truck tributes

Kenworth has brought back a piece of its 1990s design history as trucking companies have prepared red, white and blue tributes to the United States’ 250th birthday. Read more…

TODAY’S NEWS

TECHNOLOGY

Samsara extends AI to ‘automate away the grind,’ boost safety

Samsara is embedding AI deeper into its connected-operations technology, enabling fleets to further automate back-office tasks and support drivers. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

Tariff checks may give earnings a second-half jolt

Facing an estimated $166 billion in refunds, the Trump administration began processing repayments in April. The first round of repayments took place in May. Read more…

SPONSORED CONTENT

Why a Single Bypass Method Isn’t Enough

Mobile app-based weigh station bypass is expanding fast. It deploys quickly, requires no dedicated hardware, and covers more screening locations. For fleets, that means more chances to avoid unnecessary stops. But more chances and reliable results aren’t the same thing. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

Canada’s economy rebounds after a stagnant stretch

Assuming no growth in June, the industry-based output data suggests Canada’s economy will expand at a 2.3% annualized pace in the second quarter. Read more…

BUSINESS

PREMIUM The Freight Market Has Finally Turned

After nearly four years of depressed freight rates, confidence is growing across the trucking industry that the market has finally flipped in its favor. Read more…

BUSINESS

Maersk raises profit outlook on solid demand

Maersk upgraded its profit outlook for this year, citing solid demand especially in Asia and a global container market that looks to stay healthy for the rest of the year. Read more…

SAFETY

Tesla settles lawsuit tied to fatal 2023 FSD crash in Arizona

Tesla quietly resolved a lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2023 crash that precipitated a defect investigation into the carmaker’s automated-driving technology. Read more…

BUSINESS

Interactive Map: Where the 2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Are in North America

Find out where the 2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map. Read more…

PREMIUM Survey Says: Freight Market Optimism Growing Among Carriers

Carriers are seeing improved market conditions this year and largely agree with the emerging consensus that trucking is recovering from a prolonged downcycle. Read more…

AUTONOMOUS

Uber, Waymo end Phoenix robotaxi pilot on Uber app

Uber Technologies said it has wound down its robotaxi offering with Alphabet’s Waymo in Phoenix, the latest relationship twist between two companies. Read more…

EQUIPMENT

Stellantis plans China-made Jeep model for Europe by 2030

Stellantis and Dongfeng Motor will jointly produce the large SUV, which will be launched alongside other new models carrying the iconic name. Read more…

EQUIPMENT

Chinese tech rule blocks future Polestar U.S. models

Polestar was denied authorization to sell future models in the U.S. from next year under connected-vehicle rules aimed at limiting Chinese technology. Read more…

SAFETY

JetBlue plane reportedly hits drone near JFK

“We collided with a drone back there in the turn,” the pilot told an air traffic controller. “It hit us right above the cockpit.” Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Freight 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. Read more…

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