U.S. Class 8 sales jump 30% in September: TT Daily

October 19, 2026

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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…

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FUEL

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…

BUSINESS

J.B. Hunt focuses on margin repair as costs rise

The Lowell, Ark.-based carrier reported that revenue increased 21% to $3.68 billion from $3.05 billion in the third quarter. Read more…

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SAFETY

Melton’s Brown earns TFH award after aiding fellow truck driver

In pounding rain about 20 miles north of Little Rock, Ark., in May, James Brown was driving a fully loaded truck for Melton Truck Lines when he noticed another driver in trouble. Read more…

SAFETY

Moving crews who helped save kidnapped girl receive TFH honor

Moving crews from Camelback Moving helped rescue a kidnapped Arizona girl in February after spotting her at a convenience store, blocking the suspect’s vehicle and alerting police following an Amber Alert. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

FMCSA seeks emergency review of chameleon CDL schools

The trucking industry has coped with so-called chameleon motor carriers, brokers or freight forwarders that quickly reopen under new names. Read more…

FUEL

Diesel costs squeeze trucking ahead of peak shipping season

The trucking industry is navigating major fuel cost pressures heading into the holiday shipping season, but the severity remains uneven. Read more…

FUEL

Oil prices dip, but remain elevated on war uncertainty

Brent crude, the international standard, fell 1.6% to $108.13 per barrel. It remains near its highest level since May. Read more…

SAFETY

Shippers press carriers and brokers on safety

The Montgomery ruling prompted brokers and carriers to increase vetting and spurred the release of enhanced vetting software. Read more…

BUSINESS

Fleets are recovering their financial footing, Daimler executives say

Executives at Daimler Truck Financial Services said the financial health of its trucking customers has improved significantly this year. Read more…

BUSINESS

Trust should be at core of driver coaching, executives say

Boyle Transportation’s Michael Lasko described a safety approach shaped by experience both inside and outside the cab during a session on driver coaching at MCE. Read more…

EQUIPMENT

Peterbilt’s Denton head count up 1,000 since start of 2026

The expansion comes as 2026 truck orders through September ran 95% above 2025 levels and Paccar shifted additional production to Denton. Read more…

BUSINESS

Stellantis to hire hundreds more engineers in Europe, U.S.

Stellantis showcased more than 60 vehicles from eight brands, including nine concept cars, at the Paris auto show. Read more…

BUSINESS

Kroger-Albertsons trial begins over failed merger

Former CEOs from both companies are among those slated to testify at a two-week trial starting Oct. 19 in Delaware. At issue is whether Kroger was responsible for the collapse of the $24.6 billion deal. Read more…

EQUIPMENT

Hexagon Agility showcases longhaul natural gas truck

The Freightliner Cascadia sleeper tractor is outfitted with Hexagon Agility’s back-of-cab and side-mount CNG fuel systems with a combined capacity equivalent to 265 gallons of diesel. Read more…

BUSINESS

Fleets target driver pay raises in select markets

“The biggest headwind right now is finding qualified drivers,” said Priscilla Peters, vice president of marketing at Conversion Interactive Agency. 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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