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The freight market outlook is underwhelming, with marginal rate increases unlikely to cover the ongoing rise in carriers’ costs, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence analysts.

“We are marching forward as though this emissions regulation lands at the beginning of 2027,” said Dan Kayser, executive vice president of commercial operations at International.

American Truck Dealers President Jacqueline Gelb during her first year on the job saw her members score major regulatory wins, and she’s eyeing another Capitol Hill victory in the year ahead.

Ryder System acquired Georgia mobile truck and trailer maintenance specialist Truck Service Depot on Jan. 6 for an undisclosed sum, the company said.

EIA expects the spot Brent crude price to average $55 per barrel in 2026, down from $69 in 2025 and $81 in 2024. Brent is the global benchmark for crude prices.

Less-than-truckload carrier Standard Forwarding Freight suspended day-to-day operations in the final week of 2025, the company said, as key executives departed.

Trinity said the deal with Minnesota-based Granite — a freight agent partner for 14 years — would enhance its nationwide presence and increase specialized freight capabilities.

Truck stop operator Love’s expanded its financial services arm with the acquisition of three factoring companies. The deals follow earlier factoring acquisitions in July 2020 and July 2024.

The less-than-truckload market segment of the North American freight market is set to rebound in 2026, although when the up cycle will kick off remains a vexing question.

DHL Supply Chain expects to add multiple Tesla Semi tractors to its U.S. Class 8 fleet in the coming 12 months as part of long-term, companywide plans to decarbonize its fleet.