Most every trucking company began with one person, one truck and a belief in a better tomorrow. But today, we face a challenge unlike any we’ve seen before, writes new ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.
November 3, 2025Trucking Business News
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US Air Travel Delays Stack Up as Shutdown Strains Staffing
U.S. air travel is beginning to show signs of strain as the government shutdown drags on, with traffic controller shortages snarling thousands of flights into the weekend.
October 31, 2025Aurora Prepares for Pivotal Launches as Losses Continue in Q3
The International Motors LT Series tractors will be deployed as part of Aurora’s transportation-as-a- service product line, according to the self-driving truck technology developer.
October 31, 2025Trump Says Canada Trade Talks Won’t Resume
Asked by reporters aboard Air Force One whether negotiations between the White House and Carney’s government would resume, Trump said: “No, but I have a very good relationship."
October 31, 2025Landstar Profit Falls by More Than Half on Review Write-Downs
“We are working toward a late 2025 or early 2026 sale of Landstar Metro and have thus far experienced a good deal of interest in that company,†CEO Frank Lonegro said.
October 31, 2025Freight Market Weakness Pummels Allison Q3 Profit, Revenue
Ongoing freight market weakness hammered Allison Transmission profit and revenue in the third quarter of 2025 while also precipitating a cut in full-year earnings guidance.
October 31, 2025First Brands Lenders Allege ‘Widespread Fraud’ in Filing
The lender group is seeking to have certain special purpose vehicles dismissed from First Brands’ bankruptcy case and have also joined calls for the appointment of an independent examiner.
October 31, 2025US-China Deal Is Undoing Damage From Trade War
After months of posturing, arguing and threatening, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have essentially turned back the clock.
October 31, 2025Exxon, Chevron Surpass Estimates With Production Increases
Exxon’s adjusted Q3 profit per share was 7 cents higher than analysts forecast, while Chevron posted an almost 20-cent surprise on Oct. 31. For Exxon, it was the sixth consecutive beat.
October 31, 2025Cloud Computing Growth Pushes Amazon Earnings Higher
Analysts are assessing Amazon's results, along with other retailers' earnings performances, to get insight into how shoppers are spending heading into the holiday season.
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