ATA’s Costello says freight recovery has legs despite headwinds: TT This Week

October 26, 2026

ATA’s Costello says freight recovery has legs despite headwinds

The trucking industry’s ongoing recovery from a prolonged freight recession appears to have staying power despite a mounting list of economic headwinds. Read more…

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M: THIS WEEK | T: SAFETY | W: GOVERNMENT | T: AUTONOMOUS | F: LOGISTICS

Derek Leathers’ detour into trucking became a career of leadership

In the year ahead, Leathers will guide ATA while applying a leadership philosophy focused on transparency and finding data-driven solutions to problems. Read more…

Size of trucking verdicts quadruples over 2023-2026 time span

The size of verdicts in lawsuits involving trucking companies almost quadrupled between July 2023 and July 2026, according to a soon-to-be-released study. Read more…

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Peterbilt, Kenworth revamp connectivity options

The Paccar Connect expansion includes a voice assistant, camera integration, an applications portal, connectivity to Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth compatibility. Read more…

Knight-Swift CEO sees opportunities post-Montgomery

Knight-Swift CEO Adam Miller expressed optimism Oct. 21 that the market is shifting to better favor safe carriers after Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II. Read more…

U.S. Class 8 sales jump 30% in September

U.S. Class 8 retail sales jumped 30% year over year in September, while year-to-date sales remain down 5%. Read more…

U.S. trailer orders surge 311% in September

U.S. trailer orders were boosted to triple-digit percentage growth amid seasonal factors and a delayed order cycle in September. Read more…

Eric Church headlines annual Daimler Truck event

Country music singer-songwriter Eric Church and folk rock band The Avett Brothers were the surprise entertainment at Daimler’s customer appreciation event. Read more…

ATA chairmen, new president chart federation’s future at MCE

In his remarks to MCE attendees, Mark Colson pledged to listen to members and put trucking’s professionals at the center of ATA’s advocacy. Read more…

Fuel prices rank as trucking’s most pressing concern

The report noted that added fuel costs are passed on to consumers through higher prices for goods and higher borrowing costs. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

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. Read more…

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