[August 2026, Issue 2] Climbing Costs and NTDC Champions

AUGUST 2026, ISSUE 2

Climbing Costs

This issue examines how private motor carriers are confronting rising per-mile costs through route optimization, backhaul opportunities and investments in equipment and technology. It also covers a national driving champion, FMCSA’s proposed English proficiency rule and DTNA’s planned U.S. plant.

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