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Key Truckload and LTL Trends for 2026

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

Here’s some key truckload and LTL trends looming while heading into 2026.

Blue C.H. Robinson semi-truck trailer driving on highway at sunrise

Carbon Footprint

Yard Electrification and Optimization Becoming ESG Requirements in U.S. Food Supply Chain

Yard electrification, paired with disciplined yard optimization, is moving from an aspiration to a practical compliance and competitiveness strategy.

Blue VMX electric truck with shipping containers at logistics facility

Improved Policy Visibility Key Driver for Uptick in American Class 8 Truck Orders

FTR Transportation Intelligence

On-highway made up the bulk of the year-over-year increase in orders.

Semi-truck with trailer at sunset, side view against soft blurred background

Motive Launches AI Dashcam Plus

Motive, formerly KeepTruckin

AI Dashcam Plus integrates video, audio, telematics, GPS, and dual motion sensor data to detect complex events.

Motive dashcam mounted on car rearview mirror with blurred background

Electrification

Electric Vehicle Policy Shows Progress Nationwide

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)

Every state has adopted at least four EV-supportive policies, reflecting broad, bipartisan commitment to expanding clean transportation across a range of policy tools.

Green circular infographic showing CO2 reduction strategies with global icons

Drivers Express Strong Opposition to FMCSA’s Non-Domiciled CDL Rule

altLINE by The Southern Bank Company

86.7% of comments opposed the rule, compared to 12.2% in support and 1.1% neutral.

Construction worker in high-visibility vest checking tablet near truck

Echo Global Logistics Launches Expanded Cross-Border Solutions for U.S. and Mexico

Echo Global Logistics

EchoXBorder offers nationwide customs brokerage services, consolidation, deconsolidation, and inventory control at the border and across United States and Mexico.

Green highway directional sign pointing left to Mexico and up to USA with desert vegetation and buildings in background

Logistics Leaders Predict Tightened Transportation Capacity in 2026

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

There continues to be cross pressures in the manufacturing and global trade that provides the volumes that feed the logistics industry.

Silver Peterbilt semi-truck driving on highway with trailer, surrounded by trees

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Asia-Pacific Freight Market to Navigate Complex Global Landscape in 2026

Dimerco Express Group

North American ocean freight continues to face demand weaknesses despite approaching holiday peak pressures.

Shipping containers cube with world map silhouette reflecting on water surface

U.S. Bank, DAT Freight & Analytics Analyze Movements in Spot, Contract Truck Freight Rates

DAT Freight & Analytics

Results reveal that spot rates jumped 3% in October before falling 1.1% to $1.65 per mile in November. Fuel surcharges, meanwhile, jumped 7.5% in November due to refinery outages.

Bar graph showing dry van transportation rates and contract volumes across multiple periods

Fleetworthy Expands Safety, Compliance Capabilities

Fleetworthy (formerly known as Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions)

The company's new Compliance Open APIs enable enterprise fleets to access critical compliance data across safety, asset, and driver workflows.

Logistics truck with digital tracking tablet showing route mapping at sunset

How AI Helps Fleets Become Strategic Operators

Fleets getting 3 times the value per person are proving what’s possible when people and technology pull together.

Logistics truck with digital tracking tablet showing route map at sunset

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