AURORA, MCLEOD ROLL OUT INDUSTRY’S FIRST DIRECT DRIVERLESS TRUCKING LINK INSIDE A TMS
Aurora Innovation and McLeod Software launched an ahead‑of‑schedule API integration that lets carriers tender, dispatch and track autonomous truck capacity directly within McLeod. Early users say it streamlines booking of Aurora Driver-powered loads without changing existing workflows.
J.B. HUNT TOPS Q4 EPS ESTIMATES AS COST CUTS LIFT MARGINS DESPITE SOFT REVENUE
JBHT reported Q4 2025 EPS of $1.90, beating consensus as operating income rose 19% on productivity and cost actions, even as revenue dipped 1.6% year over year. Segment performance was mixed, with Truckload up and Intermodal/Final Mile pressured by weaker yields and volumes.
WWEX GROUP UNVEILS 2026 STATE OF SHIPPING REPORT: SOFT DEMAND, RISING PARCEL COSTS, AI ACCELERATION
The Worldwide Express/GlobalTranz/Unishippers parent released its 2026 outlook, flagging regulatory risk and parcel pricing headwinds while urging shippers to leverage AI and data to navigate volatility across truckload, LTL and parcel networks this year.
ILLINOIS CARRIER BULMAKS FILES CHAPTER 11, LISTS $6.7M IN LIABILITIES
West Chicago-based Bulmaks entered bankruptcy protection with reported 170 power units as of late spring, citing over $6.7 million in liabilities versus $2 million in assets. The family-owned carrier incorporated in 2012 seeks to reorganize while operating under court supervision.
ATA OPENS 2026 DRIVER COMPENSATION STUDY AS PAY REMAINS TOP DRIVER CONCERN
American Trucking Associations began surveying carriers and drivers for its 2026 compensation benchmark, following recent studies that found median TL pay rising through the downturn. Results will inform recruiting, retention and budgeting amid a slow-demand recovery outlook.
FTR: TRUCKING CONDITIONS IMPROVED IN NOVEMBER, BUT DEMAND STILL LOOKS SLUGGISH
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index rose to 2.14 in November on stronger spot rates and capacity utilization, with analysts suggesting capacity may have bottomed. Attention now shifts to freight demand, which FTR says remains uncertain heading into 2026.
C.H. ROBINSON FILES SUPREME COURT BRIEF IN LANDMARK BROKER LIABILITY CASE
In Montgomery v. Caribe, C.H. Robinson urged justices to hold that F4A’s safety exemption doesn’t expose brokers to negligent-hiring claims, highlighting Congress’ lack of broker liability insurance mandates. Oral arguments are slated for March 4.
RIVIAN CEO, MACK TRUCKS LEADER TO KEYNOTE ACT EXPO 2026 IN LAS VEGAS
ACT Expo announced keynotes from Rivian’s RJ Scaringe and Mack/Volvo executive Stephen Roy as the event expands beyond ZE trucks to spotlight digital technologies, connectivity and autonomy for fleets May 4–7, 2026.
ROADONE DEEPENS TESLA TIES WITH PURCHASE OF A TESLA SEMI AS FLEETS WEIGH EV OPTIONS
Intermodal specialist RoadOne broadened its long relationship with Tesla by acquiring a Tesla Semi, reflecting growing interest in battery-electric tractors for regional haul. Industry chatter points to rising 2026 production as fleets test real‑world performance and charging plans.
ITS LOGISTICS: DECEMBER IMPORTS SLOWED; SUPREME COURT TARIFF RULING COULD SWAY LUNAR NEW YEAR FLOWS
ITS’ January Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index cites low congestion with pockets of empty return issues at LA/LB and notes Southeast/Northeast volumes rising on new Southeast Asia lanes. A pending high‑court decision on tariffs could quickly reshape bookings and trucking demand.
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION LEADERS SIGNAL OPTIMISM ON NEW HIGHWAY BILL TIMELINE
Chair Sam Graves said the panel aims to mark up a bipartisan surface transportation bill within months, with funding fixes for the Highway Trust Fund and freight corridor modernization among priorities—key for truck parking, safety and productivity projects in 2026.
USDOT DEPUTY SECRETARY TOUTS SAFETY, FUNDING PUSH AT TRB; NOTES CDL ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
At TRB’s annual meeting, Deputy Secretary Steven Bradbury highlighted accelerated project delivery, nearly $1B in roadway safety awards, and enforcement efforts including withholding funds over unlawfully issued CDLs—policies with direct implications for trucking carriers and drivers.
TRUCKING EMPLOYMENT MOVES: EXEC SHIFTS AT Rihm, LILY/TRANSERVICE; MACK LVO LEADERSHIP CHANGE
TPS’ weekly workforce roundup details leadership transitions at dealer groups and fleets, plus Mack Trucks naming a new VP/GM at Lehigh Valley Operations. The moves come as dealers and OEMs eye a gradual 2026 recovery and focus on efficiency and digital manufacturing.
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