ATA TRUCK TONNAGE POSTS BIGGEST Y/Y GAIN SINCE 2022; Q1 BEST SINCE 2017
ATA says March for-hire truck tonnage rose 3% year over year and 0.3% from February, capping the strongest quarter since Q3 2017 and signaling early signs of a freight rebound. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/ata-truck-tonnage-march-2026?utm_source=openai))
UNION PACIFIC Q1 PROFIT UP 5% AS RAIL GIANT BUILDS CASE FOR NORFOLK SOUTHERN DEAL
Union Pacific reported EPS of $2.87 on $6.22B revenue and 1% fewer shipments, while preparing its pitch for an $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern—developments with big implications for truck-rail competition. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/union-pacific-earnings-q1-2026?utm_source=openai))
RYDER RAISES 2026 OUTLOOK AS USED-TRUCK SALES AND UTILIZATION CLIMB
Ryder beat expectations and lifted full‑year EPS guidance after used tractor sales rose 27.8% sequentially and rental power-fleet utilization improved to 68%, hinting at freight stabilization. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/ryder-earnings-q1-2026?utm_source=openai))
MULLEN GROUP SETS Q1 REVENUE RECORD ON ACQUISITIONS; NET INCOME CLIMBS
Revenue jumped 10.2% to C$547.7 million and net income hit C$21 million as the Canadian carrier’s logistics and U.S. segments posted strong gains, underscoring cross‑border market momentum. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/mullen-earnings-q1-2026?utm_source=openai))
CLEAN ENERGY FUELS TAPS CLAY CORBUS AS CEO; LITTLEFAIR TO RETIRE
The RNG producer and fueling network operator named longtime executive Clay Corbus chief executive, signaling continued focus on natural-gas adoption in heavy-duty trucking. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/clean-energy-clay-corbus-ceo?utm_source=openai))
RARE DIESEL CARGOES HEAD FROM U.S. WEST COAST TO AUSTRALIA AS FUEL CRISIS DEEPENS
More than 925,000 barrels are en route on a seldom-used trade lane, reflecting global fuel dislocations that can ripple into U.S. diesel pricing and trucking costs. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/west-coast-australia-diesel?utm_source=openai))
BRENT HOLDS ABOVE $100 AS MIDEAST WAR CONTINUES, KEEPING DIESEL PRESSURES ELEVATED
Oil extended gains with Brent around $103, maintaining pressure on carrier fuel surcharges and operating costs across trucking networks. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/oil-prices-above-100-iran?utm_source=openai))
DOJ MOVES MARIJUANA TO SCHEDULE III; ATA WARNS OF RISKS FOR DOT-REGULATED DRIVERS
The Justice Department’s reclassification does not legalize cannabis but could broaden research and tax relief; trucking leaders emphasize safeguarding federal testing standards for safety-sensitive roles. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/justice-marijuana-class-drugs?utm_source=openai))
SHELL: EUROPEAN REFINERIES RUNNING ‘MAX JET’ AS AIR CARGO PINCH GROWS
Shell says refineries are maximizing jet output after Hormuz disruptions, a shift that can constrain diesel yields and tighten global distillate supplies affecting trucking. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/shell-refineries-jet-fuel?utm_source=openai))
OHIO TURNPIKE NAMES 315 ‘ROGUE’ TRUCKING COMPANIES OWING $5.2M IN UNPAID TOLLS
Officials say carriers across 26 states deliberately avoided payment since April 2024 and face escalated collections and enforcement to recover fees. ([trucknews.com](https://www.trucknews.com/regulations/ohio-turnpike-targets-rogue-carriers-over-5-2m-in-unpaid-tolls/1003213548/?utm_source=openai))
ATLAS VAN LINES: 61% OF COMPANIES PLAN HIGHER RELOCATION BUDGETS IN 2026
Corporate movers see more funding for relocations even as declined offers rise, a mixed signal for household‑goods carriers and last‑mile partners. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/atlas-movers-survey-2026?utm_source=openai))
FEDERAL CHARGES FILED IN MULTI-STATE ONION CARGO THEFT SCHEME
A Florida man faces charges tied to fraudulent produce loads and transportation costs exceeding $600,000, highlighting persistent supply chain theft risks for shippers and carriers. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/florida-man-onion-theft?utm_source=openai))
REROUTED U.S. IMPORTS TO AVOID TARIFFS SURPASS $300B, SHIFTING FREIGHT FLOWS
Importers continue to divert sourcing and routings to bypass tariffs, reshaping inland distribution and trucking demand patterns across North America. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/reroute-imports-avoid-tariff?utm_source=openai))
HOW FLEETS CAN BLUNT RISING INSURANCE COSTS IN 2026
Experts outline steps—claims analytics, safety tech, and driver coaching—to control premiums as legal exposure and nuclear verdicts keep pressure on motor carrier insurance spend. ([ttnews.com](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/insurance-cost-mitigation?utm_source=openai))
KNIGHT‑SWIFT: REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT AND EARLY PEAK TALKS COULD TIGHTEN TL CAPACITY
Executives said capacity is exiting and shippers are already initiating peak‑season conversations, an atypical early sign that could firm pricing for asset‑based carriers. ([ccjdigital.com](https://www.ccjdigital.com/business/article/15823077/knightswift-q1-2026-how-regulation-could-flip-the-freight-market?utm_source=openai))
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