LTL carriers benefit in Q3 from rebounding freight market: TT Daily

September 15, 2026

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LTL carriers benefit in Q3 from rebounding freight market

The weight of shipments transported by LTL carriers in the third quarter of 2026 kept rising as an ongoing freight market recovery boosts activity. Read more…

TODAY’S NEWS

FUEL

Oil prices increase as war squeezes global flow of crude

Brent crude gained 0.7% to $106.42 a barrel. Prices for Brent and U.S. benchmark crude are up more than 50% since the Iran conflict began in late February. Read more…

BUSINESS

McLeod urges rate discipline as freight market rebalances

Tom McLeod said the industry is riding a rate rebound driven by the winnowing of excess hauling capacity that had contributed to a four-year rate recession. Read more…

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Beyond the Price of Electrification

For fleets considering electrification, the true cost of an electric truck goes beyond its purchase price. Operating costs, incentives, route demands, battery technology and vehicle utilization all shape the long-term economics and can make electrification more attainable than the sticker price suggests. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate

A quarter-point increase in the Fed’s rate, currently about 3.6%, isn’t guaranteed because Fed Chair Kevin Warsh doesn’t provide the signals about next moves that his predecessors did. Read more…

LOGISTICS

DP World redraws Hormuz logistics with trucking expansion

The Dubai-based firm plans to grow its truck fleet by about 40% and add new land routes to diversify supply chains linking Europe, the U.S. and Asia to the Persian Gulf. Read more…

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The Keys to a Successful Auction: Why Taylor & Martin Rises Above the Competition

Selling over-the-road transportation equipment can be complicated, time-consuming and disappointing if you conduct a private sale on your own. Alternatively, auctions are a strong, strategic option for a fleet owner to refresh their inventory, and Taylor & Martin is the key to ultimate success. Read more…

EQUIPMENT

Costco nearly doubles price for Kirkland motor oil

Costco’s Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil 5-quart two-pack now costs around $58, well above the approximately $30 it had been selling for just last year. Read more…

TECHNOLOGY

Traton teams with Red Hat for software operating platform

The platform will be deployed across Traton’s truck brands, including International, Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. Read more…

BUSINESS

Maersk stock surges on higher freight rates

Disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz have benefited the container shipping industry by tying up vessel capacity and tipping the supply-demand balance in favor of shipowners. Read more…

EQUIPMENT

Volvo Trucks electric lineup captures 2027 ITOY award

In recognizing the truck maker’s electric models, jurors cited extended range, broad applications, energy efficiency and operational flexibility. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

Carney says Canada is ready to negotiate U.S. trade deal

Canada is “not going to slow down” on its efforts to expand trade with other countries, said Carney, who has invited the world’s leading money managers to Toronto for the Canada Investment Summit. Read more…

FUEL

Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks

The disruption threatens exports of 2.6 million to 4 million barrels daily, while Houthi gains along Red Sea routes boosted oil-supply concerns. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

China, U.S. discuss cutting tariffs on agriculture, energy

The meetings between the two sides are also likely to result in an agreement to lower duties on Chinese inputs for manufacturers. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

Russia boosts oil flows as war sends prices soaring

The jump in flows comes just as oil prices are soaring again after drone strikes shut down Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline. 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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