Fleet Management

Trailer manufacturers saw a positive end to 2025, with December orders beating expectations, according to ACT Research data. But persistent cancellations, especially in the tank segment, highlight ongoing market fragility.

Trailer orders surge amid cautious industry outlook

ACT Research notes last month’s tally beat November 2025 and December 2024 levels, but the cancellation rate remains high—particularly in the tanker segment.

Jan. 26, 2026

The 2026 TCA Elite Fleet certification highlights 57 top North American truckload carriers excelling in safety, driver satisfaction, and operational efficiency, with Chalk Mountain Services of Texas and Western Dairy Transport among them. The program emphasizes driver-focused environments validated through comprehensive evaluations and driver surveys, setting industry benchmarks for excellence.

Fleet Management

TCA names 2026 Elite Fleets class

Jan. 26, 2026

J.J. Keller introduces new light-up safety products designed to improve worker visibility in low-light and high-traffic settings, supporting OSHA and ANSI compliance and reducing accident risks.

Hazmat/Safety

JJ Keller expands safety lighting solutions

Jan. 23, 2026

Kraft Tank has partnered with Trail King to become an authorized dealer, offering heavy-haul trailers and providing warranty, service, and parts support in select locations.

Cargo Tanks/Trailers

Kraft Tank partners with Trail King

Jan. 23, 2026

The American Trucking Associations reports a slight increase in December’s freight tonnage—marking the first annual gain since 2022—yet the industry continues to face challenges with low volumes and a 1.8% quarterly decline in Q4, reflecting ongoing economic softness.

Fleet Management

ATA: Truck Tonnage edges up in December

Jan. 22, 2026

The 2026-27 edition of America's Road Team Captains includes two tank truck drivers: Groendyke Transport's Antonio Cruz and G&D Trucking/Hoffman Transportation's Kenneth Tolliver, who was National Tank Truck Carriers' Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year in 2022-23.

Fleet Management

ATA reveals 2026-27 America’s Road Team Captains

Jan. 22, 2026

Bud Dungan, founder and CEO of Gastronics, at left, shakes hands with Kevin McKeigue, Safe Monitoring Group Americas president.

Technology

Safe Monitoring Group acquires Gastronics

Jan. 21, 2026

The 2025 M&A market reflected a year of adjustment rather than recovery, Tenney Group reported. Ongoing pressure from the freight recession combined with tariff-related uncertainty disrupted conditions for M&A. Despite these headwinds, deal activity persisted. Buyers pursued strategic acquisitions that expanded scale and service breadth. For sellers, outcomes increasingly depended on insulation from trade policy risk.

Fleet Management

Pencils up? Tenney foresees M&A ‘spike’ in 2026

Jan. 21, 2026

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Technology

Truckstop debuts heavy-haul load board

Jan. 20, 2026

Fleet Management

Trailer orders surge amid cautious industry outlook

TCA names 2026 Elite Fleets class

JJ Keller expands safety lighting solutions

Kraft Tank partners with Trail King

ATA: Truck Tonnage edges up in December

ATA reveals 2026-27 America’s Road Team Captains

Safe Monitoring Group acquires Gastronics

Pencils up? Tenney foresees M&A ‘spike’ in 2026

Truckstop debuts heavy-haul load board

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