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February 2026

SAFETY & OPERATIONS :: Feature

14 Trump 2.0 and trucking

Looking ahead through 2026’s trucking regulations, the U.S. Department of Transportation will likely continue its rapid driver qualification crackdowns while also juggling lengthy rulemakings and even lengthier legal battles.

Safety 411 20 School’s out for CDL mills

EQUIPMENT :: Cover Story

22 Top For-Hire Fleets

Stability at the summit belies the seismic shifts below.

While the Top 5 carriers remain unchanged, aggressive acquisitions and 39 new entrants on the 2026 FleetOwner 500 prove the for-hire landscape is anything but static.

Tire Tracks 48 Tire math vs. tire marketing

Product Spotlight 50 Focus on cargo security

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TECHNOLOGY :: Feature

52 Tech in 2026: What next?

Will AI move from ChatGPT to task management?

Are EVs dead yet? Why do experts predict a big year for predictive maintenance? Trucking industry leaders share their predictions.

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56 Fleet Profile

10 Event Coverage

58 Last Word

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Survival of the smartest

Old trucks and regulatory clarity define the road ahead ARE YOU SMARTER and more efficient than

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Simply hanging up a new calendar doesn’t fix a freight recession. But if your operations survived 2025, you started the new year smarter.

you realize? You could be if you’re still here moving goods after one of the most sluggish years in trucking history.

More than a month into 2026, we’re reminded that simply hanging up a new calendar doesn’t fix a freight recession. But if your operations survived 2025, you started the new year smarter and tougher. While few expect 2026 to be a boom year for freight, the fleets still standing could see it as a year to build for the next boom—or simply a return to greater certainty as the trucking “tourists” who took advantage of the COVID years are being washed away.

The freight market has finally seen substantial capacity reductions over the past year, as the spot market has strengthened in recent months.

“It’s quite possible that capacity has bottomed out, so the attention now is squarely on freight demand, which still looks sluggish with both upside and downside potential,” Avery Vise, FTR’s VP of trucking, said in early January. “Trucking companies cannot get to sustained margin recovery on capacity reductions alone.”

In late December and early January, truckload spot rates rose by double-digit percentages compared to 12 months ago, according to ACT Research. The harsh winter weather gets much of the credit for rising spot rates in early 2026, Tim Denoyer, ACT Research VP and senior analyst, noted in late January.

Beyond the freezing weather, there are other positive signs for the commercial vehicle market, as Class 8 vehicle and trailer orders jumped in December. This could be attributed to greater clarity in the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2027 low-NOx regulations, which are likely to stay on track, with fewer costly stipulations regarding extended warranties. However, uncertainty remains as we wait for the finalized regulations (see page 14).

We’re also waiting for the Supreme Court

to rule on the tariff case that was argued before them last fall. The justices’ decision could impact the cost of imported goods, inflation, and Fed rates—helping or hurting freight-sensitive sectors such as housing and durable goods, Denoyer said.

Regardless of how the EPA and Supreme Court act, fleets still need to be smart. The “average age of a U.S. Class 8 tractor is now 6.3 years old—the highest in more than a decade—which should help usher in a new phase of the truckload cycle,” Denoyer said.

This makes maintenance and predictive analytics more important than ever for fleets trying to keep this older equipment on the road. We’re already seeing suppliers and fleets harness the power of artificial intelligence to keep their operations running (see page 52).

Being smarter isn’t just about equipment procurement and AI. It is also about human capital. During the pandemic boom, those tourist carriers often treated drivers as commodities to be churned and burned. The legacy fleets—the ones still here (see page 22)—know that retaining a skilled driver can be as critical as maintaining equipment.

The reduction in freight capacity isn’t just about trucks sitting unused at a depot; it’s also about the exodus of inexperienced operators who couldn’t cut it when times got tough. As the freight market slowly turns, the carriers with the most experienced, trusted drivers will be the first to capitalize on premium freight opportunities.

These factors aren’t going to make 2026 much easier than 2025. But the resilience of the past few years could pay off for the patient carriers.

If you’re an optimistic OEM, you’re hoping the EPA27 decision could push us into a prebuy cycle this year. If you’re an optimistic fleet, you’re watching the “trucking tourists” leave the market while focusing on uptime, driver retention, and efficiency until the freight logjam finally breaks and you’re ready for this daunting cycle to flip. FO

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NEWS COMPLIANCE

S13 powertrain ready for EPA 2027

International’s updated integrated powertrain focuses on simplicity, less NOx

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hile much of the trucking industry awaits final clarity on the looming EPA 2027 emissions mandates, International Motors says its updated S13 Integrated Powertrain is ready. According to the OEM, the 2027 version will offer fleets a compliant, “reliable solution without unnecessary complexity.”

A little more than a year since its rebrand, the Traton Group OEM announced its next S13 meets the EPA’s requirements for 2027 model-year heavy-duty trucks. The EPA signaled it might reduce cost-specific portions of the regulations—such as warranty requirements—while the core mandate to lower nitrogen oxide limits from 200 mg to 35 mg per horsepower-hour remains.

“I think there are non-NOx pieces of the regulations that we’re still waiting for some clarity on,” Dan Kayser, International’s EVP of commercial operations, said. “So, we’re marching as though this happens in January of 2027. We have no reason to believe that won’t be the case.”

Consistency and efficiency

International’s primary pitch for the 2027 S13 is maintenance simplicity.

The new platform retains 90% of the hardware from the original S13, which launched in 2022.

By keeping the hardware consistent, fleets can expect stability in service tools, parts stocking, and technician training.

With more than 700 million customer miles driven on the current platform, executives say the 2027-compliant equipment offers peace of mind while improving operations.

“The No. 1 benefit, obviously, is the improvement in efficiency [and] fuel economy,” Kayser said. “And bringing it in such a way, we actually think the experience we’re creating for the driver is better than the experience they currently have.”

International Motors launched the redesigned LT model with the S13 Integrated Powertrain in 2022. Later this year, fleets will be able to order the LT and other heavy-duty models with an EPA27-compliant S13 powertrain. Photo: International Motors

What’s new: VVT and 24V architecture

Developed as part of Traton’s global modular system, the S13 was designed to operate without an exhaust gas recirculation cooler—a component notorious for maintenance headaches.

To meet the 82.5% reduction in NOx limits for 2027, International is making specific technical updates while keeping the core engine block, 23:1 compression ratio, and fixed-geometry turbo.

New for 2027

• Variable Valve Timing (VVT): This system manages engine temperatures during low-load operations.

• Variable Valve Braking (VVB): Enabled by the VVT, this feature improves compression-release braking, increasing braking power from 470 hp to approximately 570 hp.

• 24V Powertrain Architecture: The engine and transmission will operate on a 24V system (common in Europe) to improve sensor speed and cold-cranking performance.

• Dual-Voltage System: While the powertrain moves to 24V, the truck retains a 12V cab and chassis electrical system for battery accessories and body controls, reducing upfit complexity.

Vocational application

David Hillman, VP of integrated powertrain, noted that interest isn’t limited to mega-fleets. “Small customers are the ones that are the most eager ... This is one of the most positive word-of-mouth products that we’ve had in my 27 years with the company.”

That sentiment extends to the vocational sector. In Wisconsin, Menzel Enterprises integrated the S13 into its International HX Series dump trucks.

Todd Menzel, the fleet’s COO, told FleetOwner that the integrated powertrain simplifies maintenance compared to trucks mixing components from different manufacturers.

“It’s a one-stop shop ... that 100% makes my life and my maintenance department’s life a lot easier,” Menzel said. “The dealership can handle everything from front to back.”

Timeline and market outlook

The announcement comes as the industry watches for a potential prebuy cycle.

Kayser expects order boards for EPA 2027-compliant equipment to open in “roughly mid-2026.”

Pricing details remain in flux pending final EPA decisions on warranty requirements. FO

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TRUCK TECH HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2026 Batteries, safety tech, autonomous trucks

by Jeremy Wolfe The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this January showcased several products and announcements for carriers. Here are some transportation takeaways from one of the largest tech events in the world.

Clarios launches trailer battery manager G lobal battery company Clarios announced an expansion of its Connected Services Platform: the Trailer Battery Manager, a new feature with the potential to support refrigerated trailers and liftgate operations.

The feature is an expansion of the company’s digital solution for monitoring heavy-duty trucks’ low-voltage batteries. It gathers real-time insights into trailer battery health and charge status.

The company said that its solution helps operators avoid liftgate failures and is

especially relevant for refrigerated transport. Fleet managers can better ensure that cooling systems run continuously and notice when batteries are nearing the end of their useful service life.

The solution requires a regular subscription and a one-time equipment installation fee to get started. The installation adds a sensor and gateway to the batteries, recording and transmitting battery data every few moments, similar to the Clarios IdleLess program announced last April. FO

Cagatay Topcu, VP of connected service for Clarios, describes the battery monitor to industry journalists.

Photo: Steve Fecht | Scott Fosgard Communications

A headrest that scans drivers’ brains?

O n the show floor, technology company Neumo displayed its contactless sensor that monitors drivers’ brainwaves. The technology could measure driver fatigue, attention, and cognitive load using a relatively small device mounted on the driver’s headrest.

Current fleet safety standards rely heavily on dashcams and video telematics to monitor driver behavior. However, video-based fatigue detection only relies on external symptoms. By the time a driver exhibits physical signs of fatigue, they may have already long suffered cognitive impairment. There are also many online complaints from drivers about the false flags that camera systems pose.

The device is effectively a passive radio receiver within a small package.

Photo: Jeremy Wolfe | FleetOwner

Neumo’s device uses electroencephalography (EEG), a method of measuring the brain’s changes by the frequencies of its electromagnetic activity, effectively acting as a passive radio receiver. Traditionally, capturing these signals required sensors placed directly against the head; Neumo said its patented technology can measure signals from 12 inches away.

Essentially, Neumo’s sensor comprises an antenna array and processing electronics, all within a relatively small, discrete package.

The sensor can be installed quickly without major modifications to the vehicle. It is secured to the headrest via straps and connects to the vehicle’s

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electronics via USB. Neumo also offers a passenger car version of the sensor, which can be installed in the headrest and is almost unnoticeable.

Because an EEG device monitors the neural progression toward sleep, the data could be used by fleet management software to recommend rest stops before the driver gets too exhausted.

While cameras would still be an essential technology, EEGs could work in tandem with cameras to better detect risk.

The system captures raw neural signals and parses them into specific frequency bands. The bands each have broad associations with different cognitive states. For example, the Delta band, measuring less than 4 Hertz, is associated with deep sleep and some continuous-attention tasks; the Theta band (4-7 Hz) is associated with drowsiness and inhibition; and so on.

By monitoring the dominance and changes among these bands in real time,

Neumo’s device measures the brain’s changes by its electromagnetic frequencies, monitoring the neural progression toward sleep. Photo: Jeremy Wolfe | FleetOwner

the system generates an analog signal showing the progression of a driver’s general mental state.

Since every person’s brain activity is different, the sensor creates a driver baseline after gathering data for 10 minutes. This provides a measurable trend of fatigue or distraction that goes much deeper than a yawn.

Neumo plans to supply the technology to other safety technology players, though no major partnerships have been announced yet. The company is in talks with several major safety companies.

Neumo also has broader plans for its sensor: The company’s roadmap includes monitoring for impairment and critical health events. FO

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Kodiak’s autonomous supplier: Bosch K odiak AI will work with Bosch as its component supplier as Kodiak scales its autonomous truck platform.

The companies announced their new partnership for the autonomous platform during CES. Under the agreement, Bosch will supply Kodiak with a variety of hardware components, including sensors and steering technologies, to help the Kodiak Driver perceive and navigate its environment. The exact components and timeline for the partnership were not disclosed.

Kodiak gains the support of a massive global technology manufacturer, and Bosch gains a foothold in autonomous trucking. Paul Thomas, president of Bosch in North America and Bosch Mobility in the Americas, framed the partnership as a “win-win” for both companies.

“It offers us a great opportunity to deepen our understanding of real-world autonomous vehicle requirements,” Thomas told journalists at CES. Kodiak’s platform is a system of specialized hardware and software that converts a standard heavy-duty truck into an autonomous truck. The company deployed several autonomous trucks in 2025 to haul frack sand on private roads with Atlas Energy Solutions.

Though the Bosch partnership is vague, Don Burnette, founder and CEO of Kodiak, said that it goes to market in “several years.” In the meantime, he had more concrete goals in mind for Kodiak in 2026: • The company is discussing delivering 100 trucks this year.

• In the second half of 2026, Kodiak wants to remove the human safety observer from its over-the-road

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Kodiak founder Don Burnette explained the partnership to industry journalists in a Q&A after Bosch’s announcement.

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long-haul applications.

“We haven’t given firm projections for 2027 and beyond,” Burnette said, “but you can imagine that it’s going to ramp up.” FO

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McKinsey’s OEM tech adoption predictions D uring the show, partners with McKinsey & Company sat down with industry journalists to discuss the current state of zero-emission vehicles, autonomous trucks, and generative AI. The takeaway: Trucking’s green transition is slowing, while its digital transition is accelerating.

“2025 was extremely challenging, and 2026 is projected to at least start equally challenging, hopefully to recover toward the tail end of it,” Moritz Rittstieg, a partner with McKinsey & Company, said. “These are tough times for OEMs, particularly with severe hits to profitability but also volumes. The question then becomes: How does the future look in the time where OEMs are generally in a pinch to invest toward future technologies?”

While demand for electric trucks has cooled, McKinsey’s experts see a steady march toward highway autonomy and the integration of AI into manufacturers’ operations, despite the technologies’ investment requirements.

destination, without the need for interim transfer hubs.

Generative AI for OEMs

Truck makers are also beginning to focus on the benefits of generative AI. Rittstieg said that OEMs are particularly

excited about how large language models (LLMs) could automate busy processes like software development, testing, spend analysis, contract management, and marketing. In dealerships, LLMs could support operations all the way from marketing to customer service. FO

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Electric trucks dwindle

With a second Trump term, expectations for electric truck adoption weakened significantly in the U.S. McKinsey now projects that zeroemission heavy- and medium-duty truck sales would likely reach about 13% in the U.S. by 2035. Over a year ago, McKinsey’s pre-Trump prediction had estimated over 35% by 2035.

Autonomous remains strong

A much clearer use case for long-haul trucking today lies in autonomous technology. McKinsey’s partners forecast that autonomous trucks will operate in a “constrained autonomy” hub-to-hub operation from 2027 to 2040.

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SAFETY & OPERATIONS FEATURE

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Deregulation and new enforcement in 2026

by Jeremy Wolfe

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he first year of the second Trump administration revealed an interesting character of the new federal government: It is defined, simultaneously, by deregulation and rapid regulatory crackdowns.

Looking ahead through 2026’s trucking regulations, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will likely continue its rapid driver qualification crackdowns while also juggling lengthy rulemakings and even lengthier legal battles.

“I’ve been doing this for 20 years for TCA, and for 20 years, the regulatory process had always been somewhat lengthy,” David Heller, SVP of safety and government affairs for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), told FleetOwner. “You could almost time it with a calendar rather than a stopwatch, but that whole philosophy has sped up quite a bit.”

On the deregulatory side, agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have their work cut out for them, rolling back nearly two decades of greenhouse gas standards.

DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) driver qualification crackdown, meanwhile, is an enforcement battle across several fronts.

“Even though I do think we’re in a deregulatory environment, what we have heard from the leaders at FMCSA and DOT is that there is going to be an increased focus on enforcement of driver qualification requirements,” Sue Lawless, a partner with Scopelitis Law Firm and former chief safety officer and acting deputy administrator for FMCSA, told FleetOwner. “That includes all the licensing issues, increased oversight over entrylevel driver training schools, and looking at increasing focus on better managing the electronic logging device process.”

Looming over it all is legal uncertainty.

Many open regulatory questions around these changes will have to wait for their answers from the judicial system.

“Some of this is going to be dictated by what happens in the courts. There is existing litigation that, should the administration lose some of the cases, it’s going to have its hands tied at least temporarily until it figures out a different approach,” Prasad Sharma, a partner with Scopelitis Law Firm, said.

Fast-paced regulatory changes

The Trump 2.0 administration showed interest in moving very quickly on specific topics. The new regulatory environment can make changes within days or weeks, finding avenues for those changes without a lengthy rulemaking process.

“I think it’s speed-centric more than anything else. Everything is sped up and moving at a faster pace than traditionally

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we’re used to, in terms of a regulatory environment,” Heller said. “There’s not an abandonment of the regulatory process … But, at the same time, there’s these quick-hitters out there that they’re trying to address as expediently as possible.”

Those quick-hitters include safety-sensitive crackdowns on English proficiency, licensing, and training providers.

English Language Proficiency Federal regulation 49 CFR 391.11(b) (2) requires commercial vehicle drivers to read and speak English sufficiently.

Enforcement of this general qualification has changed over time, but the Trump administration made clear last year that it wants to crack down on drivers’ English Language Proficiency (ELP).

Last year, Trump issued an executive order calling for stronger enforcement of English language requirements, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration

re-added English proficiency to its outof-service criteria, and FMCSA issued a new policy for inspectors to assess drivers’ English proficiency. For 2026, highway enforcement personnel will likely continue to place drivers out of service if they cannot pass an English assessment.

“There has been, up until this point, I’d say, a relaxation of that particular regulation. Previous administrations had allowed for things like Google Translate for a driver to use at a roadside inspection if they weren’t proficient in the English language,” Heller said. “This has wiped all of that away; there is now a proficiency standard that they have to abide by and be able to converse in.”

In the first few months of the crackdown, FMCSA recorded 12,308 OOS violations for inadequate English proficiency. Previously, in 2023 and 2024 combined, FMCSA recorded only 14 OOS violations under the English requirement. A little over a decade ago in 2013, before FMCSA had stopped enforcing ELP, the agency recorded 3,864 drivers placed OOS for not speaking English.

FTR Transportation Intelligence, annualizing 2025’s OOS numbers, estimated that the English crackdown could take roughly 25,000 drivers off the road in a year—approximately 0.6% of the total driver population.

Non-domiciled CDLs The same executive order calling for an English proficiency crackdown also ordered a review of non-domiciled CDL issuance. FMCSA’s enforcement ran into complications but is already influencing carrier operations.

In September last year, FMCSA published an emergency interim final rule to immediately limit states’ authority to issue or renew non-domiciled CDLs. Under the rule, applicants for non-domiciled CDLs faced additional paperwork requirements, and license renewals had stricter requirements.

FMCSA estimated that there are roughly 200,000 non-domiciled CDL

holders nationwide, representing 5% of the 3.8 million total CDL holders in 2024. Additionally, FMCSA boldly projected that within two years, assuming that state licensing agencies would issue only 6,000 non-domiciled CDLs per year, the rule would remove 194,000 non-domiciled CDL holders.

However, the rule prompted a legal challenge from Rivera Lujan, et al. The petitioners convinced the D.C. Court of Appeals to pause the rule while the legal challenge continues. The Court found that the petitioners would likely succeed in their arguments against the rule.

“The courts have gotten involved and effectively paused the rule, but, at the same point, you’re still seeing it happen at the state level, and you’re seeing a lot of lawsuits chime up with that,” Heller said.

Before the emergency rule, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in June announced an audit into state practices in issuing non-domiciled CDLs. Since then, FMCSA has reported that several states issued non-domiciled CDLs illegally.

FMCSA’s enforcement across states follows a similar pattern: The state must immediately pause issuance of all non-domiciled CDLs or commercial learner’s permits (CLP), rescind all noncompliant licenses, conduct an internal audit, and then provide FMCSA with evidence of compliance. The agency has so far reported illegal non-domiciled CDLs across nine states.

Regardless of the outcome of the litigation, however, FMCSA’s crackdown is already having a noticeable effect on the industry.

“The longer [the lawsuits] move on, the more questions surrounding the issue. But fleets are acting accordingly right now, based upon the executive orders that the administration has issued,” Heller said.

Ultimately, DOT may successfully reduce the industry’s use of non-domiciled drivers through its messaging alone.

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SAFETY & OPERATIONS FEATURE succeeded in messaging that these are not desirable drivers because of the uncertainty around their licensing status,” Lawless said. “You have states that are kind of self-selecting to not issue those kinds of licenses anymore; you have people who are fearful of employing those drivers.”

Training providers

FMCSA is also aggressively cleaning up its Training Provider Registry by removing schools that do not appropriately train commercial drivers.

FMCSA announced in December that it removed nearly 3,000 training providers from the Training Provider Registry for noncompliance and placed 4,500 providers on a 30-day notice for potential noncompliance.

According to FMCSA’s removed training provider database, the agency removed 2,766 providers in November, 96 in December, and 3,872 in January.

There are 179 providers in FMCSA’s “proposed removal” list.

There are currently 15,711 active training providers in the Training Provider Registry, suggesting that the

agency had purged 30% of the names from its database in three months.

However, it is not as clear how many of those removed providers were active or well attended. The provider purge will certainly affect the number of drivers entering the industry, though whether that effect is significant is another question.

Further refining the provider list could take longer than the initial purge and might require considerable labor for the necessary oversight. Alternatively, fundamentally changing the regulations and requirements for training providers might require another lengthy rulemaking process.

“It’s a resourcing issue,” Lawless explained. “There are so many registered entry-level driver training schools. How do you go about exercising oversight? … I’ve heard some interesting ideas about whether there should be a different regulatory scheme for regulating entry-level driver training—some more oversight, not just ‘tell us that you’re in compliance, and you get to be up on our website.’ … That would add just more rulemaking.”

ELD review overhaul Electronic logging device (ELD) revocation announcements might become less common this year. FMCSA is implementing an overhaul to how it verifies the devices that track the hours of service of commercial drivers.

The current ELD self-certification process has led to frequent ELD revocation notices from FMCSA after the agency discovered a device provider did not meet federal requirements. On average, each year 3% of FMCSA’s registered devices require replacement under threat of OOS violations.

The agency announced in December a more rigorous process to reduce the number of noncompliant devices entering FMCSA’s list of ELDs.

Face-offs against California

The federal government’s battles with California—and their fallout—will continue into 2026. The two government bodies have clashed over English enforcement, non-domiciled CDLs, and emissions standards.

California in 2025 defied the federal government’s ELP enforcement order.

The history of English requirements

S

ince the first federal regulation of trucking 90 years ago, English Language Proficiency (ELP) has only been truly enforced on roadsides for about 10 years.

The federal government required English proficiency among drivers for as long as it has regulated interstate trucking—the Interstate Commerce Commission’s (ICC) first set of motor carrier regulations in 1936 required English as a basic driver qualification—but enforcement was a different story. The ICC originally could only enforce driver qualifications by threatening to remove a motor carrier’s operating authority. Roadside enforcement varied by state.

Limited English was not considered an out-of-service violation until 2005, when the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) added English proficiency to its out-ofservice criteria. In 2007, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued its first guidance instructing inspectors to cite drivers and motor carriers for violations of

the ELP requirement. In 2008, FMCSA provided enforcement personnel with the first tools to evaluate a driver’s ability to understand highway traffic signs, but drivers were allowed to explain the traffic signs in any language.

In 2015, CVSA removed English proficiency from its out-of-service criteria. The alliance claimed that it “could not substantiate the safety impacts.” After that, FMCSA formally canceled its policy of roadside ELP assessments.

FMCSA maintained that drivers could be cited for violating the requirement but allowed drivers to use various communication tools, including cue cards and translators.

In April 2025, Trump signed an executive order for stronger ELP enforcement. A week after, CVSA announced it would bring ELP back to its out-of-service criteria; a few weeks later, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy directed FMCSA to resume roadside ELP assessments, effective June 25, 2025.

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SAFETY & OPERATIONS FEATURE FMCSA, in October, withheld over $40 million in Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program grant funding from California, claiming it failed to comply with ELP standards. The state in mid-January relented and began quietly enforcing ELP. The state also conflicted with FMCSA over non-domiciled CDLs. The agency ordered California to pause issuance of non-domiciled CDLs and rescind about 17,000 noncompliant non-domiciled CDLs and CLPs. California issued cancellation notices to those 17,000 drivers, with cancellations effective January 5. However, the state in December announced that its cancellation would be postponed until March.

After the January deadline passed, FMCSA revoked $160 million in California’s highway funding. Lawless suspects that the government bodies will try to reach a compromise.

“California and FMCSA are going to try to work things out because it is in no one’s interest, from a safety perspective, to withhold funding to California,” Lawless said. FMCSA “also threatened to decertify California from issuing commercial driver’s licenses. I think that’s really unlikely for even greater safety reasons. If California becomes disconnected from the CDLIS system, which transfers information among the states about commercial drivers, that would be very dangerous.”

Lastly, the Trump administration— with help from Congress—revoked California’s emissions standards authority.

President Trump in June signed three resolutions to terminate the state’s waivers to enforce Advanced Clean Trucks, Advanced Clean Cars II, and HeavyDuty NOx. However, the resolutions used a questionable legal basis to repeal the waivers.

A coalition of 10 attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the resolutions, which argues against that basis. The legal battle will likely move slowly, leaving state emissions autonomy uncertain this year.

“It’s going to be drawn out, I think, at the district court level. Then, whatever

FMCSA’S REGULATORY AGENDA The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s regulatory agenda includes many other topics that the agency might propose changes in: • Automatic emergency braking • Establishing a regulatory framework for trucks with automated driving systems • Safety fitness determinations • Broker transparency • Violation information available in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse • Driver seizure exemptions • Spare fuse requirements • New applicant carrier knowledge examinations • CDL administration flexibility • Driver violation self-reporting • ELD manual requirements • Hazmat trucks’ rules for highway-rail grade crossings • The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners • Household goods carrier registration • Physical safety of women truck drivers happens, I would suspect either side is going to appeal to the Ninth Circuit,” Sharma said. “I don’t think we’re going to get a final resolution on that issue anytime this year.”

The administration is still utilizing the slower rulemaking process. Federal agencies have several rules in the works that fleets will want to watch out for. As always, not all the rules will see major updates this year, and many will likely miss their suggested publication dates.

“They have 41 items on the regulatory agenda right now, so they’re going to have to pick and choose where they put their resources,” Lawless said.

the trigger on it this year,” Lawless said.

“Even with the updates, there are still some criticisms of SMS in terms of how you are identified, what that means, how hard it is.”

The American Transportation Research Institute’s annual surveys found that CSA scoring was one of the top industry issues facing carriers in 2024 (No. 7) and in 2025 (No. 6).

Some of the top criticisms are geographic enforcement disparities and a sluggish DataQ process. The CSA overhaul might not address those concerns, but it would make several other improvements, including reorganizing violation groups, placing greater emphasis on more recent violations, and more.

CSA score improvements Overhauls to the Safety Measurement System’s (SMS) Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program are still in the pipeline. FMCSA proposed major revisions to CSA scores in both 2023 and 2024 and has maintained a CSA Prioritization Preview website since 2023.

“They’ve had up forever this new proposed scoring system, so they should pull

Independent contractor classification Independent contractor classifications might undergo yet another revision. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) could revise its definition of independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act to resemble the previous Trump-era interpretation from 2021.

“We should be reverting back to the Trump 1.0 regulation that they put forward at DOL. Our industry is expecting

Rulemakings

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that to happen at some point,” Heller said. “I think it’s just that there are so many things going on in the enforcement world that it’s going to take some time, but I think it’ll be more expedient than your traditional rulemaking process that we generally see.”

The first Trump administration’s DOL almost passed an interpretive rule that would have changed how courts determined whether a worker was an employee or an independent contractor.

The interpretation could have secondary effects across unionization, inward-facing cameras, taxation, insurance, time off, and more.

Registration system overhaul FMCSA is still working on a centralized online registration system. The new system, which the agency is calling Motus, would replace the Unified Registration System. Motus is currently partially online, allowing third-party

registration, but it does not yet support carrier registration.

“FMCSA has already rolled out phase one of the modernization of its registration system, and that allows third parties to register as entities within the system,” Lawless said. “Now is not the time for motor carriers to use the system, but the hope is that [FMCSA is] going to plug significant holes in the registration process so that you are verifying people’s identities when they apply to become a motor carrier.”

Emissions deregulation

The Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda is impacting trucking through emissions standards. The agency’s new leadership made clear that it intends to weaken trucking’s environmental regulations: Heavy-Duty NOx and the 2009 endangerment finding.

For the Heavy-Duty NOx rule, EPA signaled that it would likely reduce

costly portions of the regulation while maintaining the tighter NOx limits and the original timeline. EPA’s changes to the NOx rule could be announced as soon as this spring. EPA might adjust warranty obligations to lower the cost of the rule.

A much wider-reaching EPA rule is its revocation of the endangerment finding, which supports all greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles. If successfully executed, it would leave all vehicle GHG regulations open to further repeals. The agency submitted a final rule draft to the Office of Management and Budget in early January. The final rule could reach the Federal Register soon; however, it will face fierce legal battles.

“It will be challenged however it comes out,” Sharma emphasized. “I think environmental groups are going to be the ones challenging this, and there will be a coalition of states that will challenge it.” FO

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SAFETY 411

by David Heller

School’s out for CDL mills

Why thousands of driver trainers are being removed across the U.S. IT IS THE DEAD OF WINTER here, and although Washington, D.C., would not qualify as a snow destination, school kids everywhere are still dreaming of snow days. “School’s out” does not refer solely to winter; it also refers to summer vacation.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been focused on closing schools—not over weather but over competency—based on regulations issued not too long ago.

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We applaud the agency for cracking down on schools listed on the training provider registry, removing their right to instruct drivers for failing to meet four-yearold standards.

We applaud the agency for cracking down on schools listed on the training provider registry, removing their right to instruct drivers for failing to meet the four-year-old standards. In a sense, FMCSA is canceling schools and institutions that have failed to comply with standards established through a

negotiated rulemaking process designed to produce well-trained, safe commercial truck drivers.

To be clear, the entry-level driver training regulations were designed as minimum standards for training providers to meet, highlighting the essential, non-negotiable knowledge, skills, and abilities required to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely. And while the term “training provider” seems ambiguous, that is because it can be somewhat of a catchall, if you will. Defined as schools, motor carriers, governments, and individuals, the world of training potential drivers is massive, and it is one in which regulation must encompass the entire industry, thus ensuring that one’s Uncle Joe is training someone to the same standard as a truck driver training school.

Scrutiny has increased now that the Secretary of Transportation is questioning exactly who is training these drivers.

A self-certifying regulation, such as the Entry-Level Driver Training rule, has left proficiency requirements open to interpretation, and kudos to the Secretary for pointing that out.

Much like a motor carrier experiences during a compliance review, training providers should undergo a similar process to weed out the bad apples—and there are always bad apples. These providers have circumvented regulations, opening the door to federal scrutiny, a welcome change that should bring about consistent enforcement of substandard schools.

Now, we have all heard the punchline, “I’m with the federal government.

We’re here to help.” That adage is likely no longer the butt of a joke. Long-overdue enforcement of training providers is essential to creating a safe and compliant atmosphere while adhering to a standard that was designed to improve roadway safety.

Unfortunately, the Entry-Level Driver Training regulation was designed to standardize training requirements, not to provide a stepping stone for CDL mills that continue to operate in an unchecked environment. The agency’s recent task of removing 3,000 training providers from its registry was a great opening act, one the industry celebrated; however, it has openly stated that its work is not done. Another 4,500 training providers have been put on notice for potential noncompliance.

What does that notice look like? This is a request for an in-person visit to review records, training materials, and other requested files. In other words, they mean business, and compliance remains the only option to stay in business.

Self-certification of these entry-level driver training rules generally doesn’t cut it for those looking to circumvent the system. Our industry has tremendous institutions, motor carriers, driving schools, and driver trainers who have done an amazing job of creating the safest, most well-trained drivers operating on our roads today. This is exactly what these rules were designed to achieve. However, the rule certainly didn’t prevent some from taking advantage of loopholes.

Thus, the agency has canceled school in a positive manner, not by making it snow or calling for summer vacation, but rather by enforcing a rule that was left unenforced and supporting a great industry that is committed to complying with regulations for the intent of creating safer drivers. FO

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David Heller | Dheller@truckload.org David Heller, CDS, is senior VP of safety and gov­ernmental affairs for the Truckload Carriers Association. He is responsible for interpreting and communicating industry-related legislation to TCA members.

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TOP FOR-HIRE CARRIERS FleetOwner 500 At A Glance Top 5 Climbers

These fleets made the biggest jumps up the rankings this year: #48 DSV: 307 spots #180 MCI Express: 227 spots #112 Phoenix Cargo: 193 spots #212 Lineage Logistics Holdings: 177 spots #174 QFS Transportation: 172 spots

Top 5 Sliders

These fleets saw the most significant ranking drops while remaining on the list: #418 Erb Group of Cos.: 255 spots #456 UNIS: 199 spots #470 Southern AG Carriers: 192 spots #406 UC Group: 168 spots #366 True North Transportation Holdings: 160 spots

by Josh Fisher

D

espite the tumultuous freight market of the past few years, the 2026 FleetOwner 500: For-Hire list saw few shifts among the largest for-hire carriers in the U.S. over the past year. The Top 10 carriers remain the same in the annual FO500 ranking, with just Schneider National nudging ahead of TFI International.

While there’s stability at the top, several fleets’ growth over the past year came from mergers and acquisitions, such as DSV surging 307 spots to No. 48 after it bought DB Schenker last April. Other fleets joining the Top 100 include Pods Enterprises (up 18 spots to No. 90) and Moller-Maersk (up 39 spots to No. 96).

Other triple-digit leaps include MCI Express (up 227 spots to No. 180) and Phoenix Cargo (up 193 spots to No. 112). The FO500 also features 39 new companies in the 2026 rankings, led

by Barnhart Crane and Rigging, which debuts at No. 109.

The FleetOwner 500: For-Hire is our annual snapshot of the commercial fleet landscape, based on data as of December 31, 2025. But the trucking industry is never idle. Just weeks into the new year, No. 11 Werner Enterprises announced its acquisition of No. 55 FirstFleet,

which would have pushed Werner into the Top 10 if the transaction had closed a month earlier.

Methodology

This is the fourth FO500 since we revised our data-gathering process. Since 2023, we have partnered with ProsperFleet, which uses information companies file by December 31 on Form MCS-150 with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to count power units, trailers, and drivers. This ensures a consistent playing field for all carriers operating in the U.S. Analysts at ProsperFleet also use companies’ websites, press releases, and business databases to roll USDOT operating entities into a single parent company. ProsperFleet then cleanses, validates, standardizes, and enhances company and contact information to create a complete fleet view. For companies with subsidiaries and divisions with USDOT numbers, the vehicle counts of the subsidiaries are included in the parent company’s total on the FO500.

Later this month, we’ll publish the complete list on FleetOwner.com, where readers can have access to a downloadable spreadsheet of our data. FO

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Back on List

#264 Tribe Express / Tribe Transportation (#419 in 2022) #316 RXO (#480 in 2024) #321 McClymonds Supply & Transit (#378 in 2024) #410 Industrial Transport Services (#385 in 2022) #447 Wil-Sites Truck Lines (#508 in 2023) #475 Deepwell Energy Services #485 in 2024) #480 MigWay (#462 in 2024) #489 Black Hills Trucking (#435 in 2022) #504 Redbird Carriers (#321 in 2024) #509 Morristown Driver's Service (#478 in 2024)

39 New Companies Listed on 2026 FleetOwner 500

#109 Barnhart Crane and Rigging, #143 J.D. Irving, #164 CloudTrucks, #201 E&O Solutions, #212 Loadmode, #236 Miles Ahead Brands, #247 Waystar, #265 USCAN Logistics, #273 ITF Group, #275 Scotlynn, #283 Aggregate Haulers, #285 California Freight, #288 Gamboa Logistic, #297 Macro Transport, #303 Robertson Trucks, #327 Mountain Valley Express, #337 Cash-Wa Distributing, #343 Moeller Trucking, #348 All Pro Logistics, #383 Davis Mail Services, #385 AFF Trans, #388 EBT Logistics, #397 Road Legends, #402 Mainfreight, #423 International Transportation Services, #425 FreightStar Expedited, #428 Alliance Driveaway Solutions, #428 Greatway Transportation, #428 Grupo México Transportes, #428 Jimbo and Company Transport, #441 Pinch Transport, #456 Martian Express, #466 Cooke Trucking Company, #475 Waddle Trucking, #480 Shoreline Transportation, #482 Moon Star Express, #487 Parkway Transport, #491 Mail Management Services, #498 Fresh Logistics

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Rank ▲ or ▼ – 2025 to 2026 Change (+/-)

2026 Rank

Company

Location

Power Units

Total Trucks

Total Tractors

Total Trailers

Operating Type

1

FedEx

Memphis, TN

157168

117469

39699

151710

Package/LTL

2

UPS

Atlanta, GA

118353

96418

21935

80512

Package/LTL

3

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings

Phoenix, AZ

30341

395

29941

94473

General Freight

4

J. B. Hunt Transport

Lowell, AR

25280

1289

23991

152181

General Freight

5

R+L Carriers

Wilmington, OH

20500

2374

18126

48297

Package/LTL

6 ▲ 1

Schneider National

Green Bay, WI

14432

181

14251

76065

General Freight

7 ▼ -1

TFI International

Saint-Laurent, QC

13848

285

13563

37975

Package/LTL

8

Estes Express Lines

Richmond, VA

12812

815

11997

45406

Package/LTL

9

Landstar System

Jacksonville, FL

11035

230

10805

18904

General Freight

10

Old Dominion Freight Line

Thomasville, NC

10974

160

10814

45928

Package/LTL

11

Werner Enterprises

Omaha, NE

10846

185

10619

30188

General Freight

12 ▲ 1

XPO

Greenwich, CT

10427

223

10204

25918

Package/LTL

13 ▲ 1

Ryder Integrated Logistics

Coral Gables, FL

10297

998

9299

21443

General Freight

14 ▲ 1

Evans Network of Cos.

Schuylkill Haven, PA

9606

7

9599

1559

General Freight

15 ▼ -3

Prime

Springfield, MO

8578

0

8578

14672

General Freight

16 ▲ 1

Kenan Advantage Group

North Canton, OH

7658

228

7314

7315

Tank Truck

17 ▼ -1

Penske Logistics

Reading, PA

7621

729

6892

19211

General Freight

18 ▲ 1

Saia

Johns Creek, GA

6988

183

6805

24897

Package/LTL

19 ▼ -1

Heartland Express

North Liberty, IA

6140

0

6140

18154

General Freight

20

PS Logistics

Birmingham, AL

6020

10

6010

8246

General Freight

21 ▲ 1

Crete Carrier

Lincoln, NE

5491

0

5491

13471

General Freight

22 ▲ 5

UniGroup

Fenton, MO

5489

2195

3294

4968

Household Goods

23 ▲ 1

ArcBest

Fort Smith, AR

5095

312

4783

24684

Package/LTL

24 ▲ 1

CSX / Quality Carriers

Jacksonville, FL

5023

2292

2731

1024

Tank Truck

25 ▲ 5

Central Transport

Warren, MI

4944

225

4719

16577

Package/LTL

26

CRST International

Cedar Rapids, IA

4937

205

4732

13599

General Freight

27 ▲ 1

Bennett International Group

McDonough, GA

4669

1848

2816

4403

Heavy Haul

28 ▲ 1

C.R. England

Salt Lake City, UT

4254

0

4254

8936

Refrigerated

29 ▼ -8

Universal Logistics Holdings

Warren, MI

4213

51

4162

6218

General Freight

30 ▼ -7

Averitt Express

Cookeville, TN

4046

43

4003

13594

Package/LTL

31

TMC Transportation

Des Moines, IA

3883

0

3880

5145

Building Materials/Construction

32 ▲ 1

Hirschbach Motor Lines

Dubuque, IA

3817

0

3817

6835

Refrigerated

33 ▲ 2

NFI Industries

Camden, NJ

3721

0

3721

9688

General Freight

34

Marten Transport

Mondovi, WI

3697

0

3697

5383

Refrigerated

35 ▲ 3

Western Express

Nashville, TN

3600

0

3600

10259

General Freight

36 ▲ 1

Brinks

Coppell, TX

3392

3333

59

83

Armored

37 ▼ -1

Hogan

St. Louis, MO

3331

516

2815

1967

General Freight Heavy Haul

38 ▲ 11

Bessemer Management

Cleveland, OH

3329

0

3326

1418

39 ▲ 6

Southeastern Freight Lines

Lexington, SC

3227

429

2798

10280

Package/LTL

40 ▲ 2

Loomis

Houston, TX

3220

3216

4

3

Armored

41 ▼ -9

Covenant Logistics Group

Chattanooga, TN

3170

0

3170

6636

General Freight

42 ▼ -3

Ruan

Des Moines, IA

3154

92

3062

8321

General Freight

43 ▲ 1

Sirva Worldwide

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

3153

846

2307

4411

Household Goods

44 ▲ 8

PAM Transport

Tontitown, AR

3126

0

3126

9463

General Freight

45 ▲ 2

Stevens Transport

Dallas, TX

3053

0

3053

4410

Refrigerated

46 ▲ 2

Forward Air / FAF

Greeneville, TN

2901

383

2518

6394

Package/LTL

47 ▲ 4

Lazer Logistics

Alpharetta, GA

2900

0

2900

6064

General Freight

48 ▲ 307

DSV

Iselin, NJ

2785

125

2660

7368

Heavy Haul

49 ▲ 22

IMC Logistics

Colliersville, TN

2785

0

2785

0

General Freight

50 ▲ 3

MVT Holdings

Las Cruces, NM

2778

11

2767

6824

General Freight

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Rank ▲ or ▼ – 2025 to 2026 Change (+/-)

2026 Rank

Company

Location

Power Units

Total Trucks

Total Tractors

Total Trailers

Operating Type

51 ▼ -10

Atlas Van Lines

Evansville, IN

2763

1340

1423

3386

Household Goods

52 ▲ 4

STG Logistics

Bensenville, IL

2661

15

2646

5997

General Freight

53 ▲ 1

Hub Group

Oak Brook, IL

2648

61

2587

4658

General Freight

54 ▼ -4

Pitt Ohio Transportation Group

Pittsburgh, PA

2636

586

2050

4724

Package/LTL

55 ▼ -9

FirstFleet

Murfreesboro, TN

2520

0

2520

11430

General Freight

56 ▲ 14

Trimac Transportation Group

Calgary, AB

2508

1

2507

3208

Bulk

57 ▼ -14

Bison Transport

Winnipeg, MB

2474

4

2470

10229

General Freight

58 ▲ 6

Patrick Industries

Elkhart, IN

2422

2152

270

531

General Freight

59 ▼ -1

US 1 Industries

Valparaiso, IN

2379

0

2379

953

General Freight

60 ▲ 22

Temco Logistics

Pomona, CA

2345

2277

68

24

Household Goods

61

KLLM Transport Services

Richland, MS

2342

12

2330

6220

Refrigerated

▼ -6

62 ▼ -1

Roehl Transport

Marshfield, WI

2267

7

2260

6077

General Freight

63

Heniff Transportation Systems

Oak Brook, IL

2203

0

2203

1530

Tank Truck

64 ▲ 1

Dayton Freight Lines

Dayton, OH

2085

245

1840

5545

Package/LTL

65 ▼ -6

DHL Worldwide Express

Plantation, FL

2049

890

1159

3281

Package/LTL

66 ▲ 25

Paschall Truck Lines

Murray, KY

1998

0

1998

5339

General Freight

67

A. Duie Pyle

West Chester, PA

1985

264

1715

3220

Package/LTL

68 ▼ -2

GardaWorld

Montreal, QC

1976

1976

0

0

Armored

68 ▲ 4

Quantix

The Woodlands, TX

1976

24

1922

3274

Bulk

70 ▼ -13

10 Roads Express

Carter Lake, IA

1934

14

1934

2532

General Freight

71 ▼ -2

Anderson Trucking Service

St. Cloud, MN

1879

4

1875

4729

General Freight

72 ▼ -10

United Road Services

Plymouth, MI

1848

0

1848

1966

Motor Vehicle

73 ▼ -5

Mercer Transportation

Louisville, KY

1775

0

1775

2379

General Freight

74 ▲ 2

Maverick Transportation

North Little Rock, AR

1700

0

1700

2517

General Freight

75 ▲ 6

MEDLOG USA

Chicago Ridge, IL

1638

0

1638

1242

General Freight

76 ▼ -2

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics

Randolph, MA

1591

2

1589

526

General Freight

77 ▼ -4

CEVA Logistics US

Houston, TX

1572

545

1027

3455

Package/LTL

78 ▲ 2

McCoy Group

Dubuque, IA

1570

0

1570

2763

Tank Truck

79 ▲ 13

Transervice Logistics

Lake Success, NY

1569

146

1421

6132

General Freight

80 ▲ 4

Melton Truck Lines

Tulsa, OK

1542

0

1542

2459

Heavy Haul

81 ▼ -21

TruckMovers

Independence, MO

1505

1500

5

0

Motor Vehicle

82 ▲ 5

K. L. Breeden & Sons

Terrell, TX

1486

0

1486

1048

Refrigerated

83

Mr. Bult’s

Burnham, IL

1463

58

1405

2864

Bulk

84 ▼ -5

EVO Transportation and Energy Services

Phoenix, AZ

1434

170

1264

3164

Package/LTL

85 ▼ -8

Quality Drive Away / Foremost Transport

Goshen, IN

1411

448

963

42

Motor Vehicle

85

Tankstar USA

Milwaukee, WI

1411

0

1411

1853

Tank Truck

87 ▼ -1

TransAm Trucking

Olathe, KS

1404

0

1401

1687

Refrigerated

88

Aceway Logistics

Indianapolis, IN

1347

0

1347

2099

General Freight

89 ▲ 1

Bridgeway

Moon Township, PA

1331

0

1331

2141

Heavy Haul

90 ▲ 18

PODS Enterprises

Clearwater, FL

1319

1319

0

0

Household Goods

91

Containerport Group

Rocky River, OH

1300

24

1276

85969

General Freight

▼ -13

92 ▲ 5

Western Flyer Express

Oklahoma City, OK

1275

0

1275

3343

General Freight

93 ▲ 5

Fastfrate Group

Woodbridge, ON

1273

28

1245

2888

General Freight

94 ▲ 2

Dart Network

Eagan, MN

1244

2

1242

5294

General Freight

95 ▲ 17

Dana Cos.

Avenel, NJ

1238

11

1225

100

Tank Truck

96 ▲ 39

A.P. Moller-Maersk

Charlotte, NC

1214

231

983

4160

General Freight

97

▼ -3

Acme Truck Line

Gretna, LA

1201

288

907

860

Heavy Haul

97

▲ 68

Horizon Transport

Wakarusa, IN

1201

1145

56

148

Motor Vehicle

99

▼ -4

Norton Transport

Ringgold, GA

1200

0

1200

0

Motor Vehicle

Martin Transportation Systems

Byron Center, MI

1185

2

1183

2988

General Freight

100 ▲ 2

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2026 Rank

Company

Location

Power Units

Total Trucks

Total Tractors

Total Trailers

Operating Type

101 ▲ 81

Arka Express

Markham, IL

1182

0

1182

2975

General Freight

101 ▼ -9

Day & Ross Transportation Group

Hartland, NB

1182

10

1172

9621

Package/LTL

103 ▲ 2

Trans-System

Cheney, WA

1160

0

1160

1909

General Freight

104 ▼ -4

TransWood Carriers

Omaha, NE

1153

10

1143

643

Tank Truck

105 ▲ 1

Venture Logistics

Indianapolis, IN

1151

8

1143

5787

General Freight General Freight

106 ▲ 7

GuideOn Group

Chattanooga, TN

1144

0

1144

1521

107 ▼ -4

PGT Trucking

Aliquippa, PA

1141

0

1141

2267

Building Materials/Construction

108 ▼ -7

Groendyke Transport

Enid, OK

1119

0

1119

0

Tank Truck

109 New

Barnhart Crane and Rigging

Memphis, TN

1106

652

454

1735

Heavy Haul

110 ▲ 15

Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport

Los Alamitos, CA

1102

0

1102

1106

Motor Vehicle

111

▼ -7

112 ▲ 193

Forza Transportation Services

Laredo, TX

1092

0

1092

4906

General Freight

Phoenix Cargo

Columbus, OH

1052

0

1052

2264

General Freight

113 ▼ -6

May Trucking

Salem, OR

1049

0

1049

1049

General Freight

114 ▲ 25

Beelman Truck

East St. Louis, IL

1017

26

991

1284

Bulk

115 ▲ 11

Cassens Transport

Edwardsville, IL

1001

0

1001

1001

Motor Vehicle

116 ▲ 17

Davenport Transportation

Blairsville, GA

998

632

366

395

Package/LTL

117 ▲ 3

Ascend

Jackson, TN

993

263

730

2238

General Freight

118 ▼ -4

United Vision Logistics

Lafayette, LA

962

67

881

1194

Heavy Haul

119 ▼ -9

RoadRunner Transportation Services

Downers Grove, IL

960

325

635

2100

Package/LTL

120 ▼ -4

Lynden / Lynden Cos.

Seattle, WA

953

106

841

2437

General Freight

121 ▼ -6

New Legend

Phoenix, AZ

950

0

950

4500

General Freight

122 ▲ 1

Oak Harbor Freight Lines

Auburn, WA

947

77

870

2779

Package/LTL

122 ▲ 14

Proficient Auto Logistics

Jacksonville, FL

947

1

946

947

Motor Vehicle

124 ▼ -15

New Line Transport/Tri State

Miami, FL

935

98

837

1622

General Freight

125 ▲ 12

Magnum Cos.

Fargo, ND

931

39

892

2199

General Freight

126 ▲ 24

Gulf Winds International

Seabrook, TX

930

0

930

6385

General Freight

127 ▼ -8

Oakley Trucking / Bruce Oakley

North Little Rock, AR

918

0

918

1140

Bulk

128 ▼ -10

Riverside Transportation

Kansas City, KS

913

0

913

2000

General Freight

129 ▼ -5

United Petroleum Transports

Oklahoma City, OK

902

0

902

74

Petroleum

130 ▼ -9

R.E. Garrison Trucking

Vinemont, AL

897

10

887

1862

General Freight

131

Tri National

St. Charles, MO

883

0

883

3042

General Freight

▲ 7

132 ▲ 94

Bulk Environmental & Industrial

Miami, FL

881

97

784

1389

Bulk

132 ▼ -2

Williams Brothers Trucking

Hazlehurst, GA

881

0

881

1648

General Freight

134 ▼ -3

Jordan Carriers

Natchez, MS

880

0

880

1327

General Freight

134 ▲ 67

Saltchuk Family of Cos.

Seattle, WA

880

161

488

7042

General Freight

136 ▼ -15

Carter Express

Anderson, IN

876

0

876

2330

General Freight

137 ▲ 55

Cadence Premier Cargo

Joliet, IL

868

0

868

1685

General Freight

138 ▲ 43

Rig Runner

The Woodlands, TX

867

43

824

1014

General Freight

139 ▲ 2

American Bulk Commodities

Boardman, OH

849

48

801

1668

Bulk

140 ▼ -23

Wheaton Worldwide Moving

Indianapolis, IN

849

186

663

745

Household Goods

141 ▼ -9

Paper Transport

De Pere, WI

838

4

834

3475

General Freight

142 ▼ -8

Charger Logistics

Brampton, ON

831

0

831

1529

General Freight

143 New

J.D. Irving

St. John, NB

827

2

825

2583

General Freight

144 ▼ -45

TFA Logistics

Ashland, VA

814

1

813

2167

General Freight

145 ▲ 11

Kriska Transportation Group

Prescott, ON

812

1

811

2343

General Freight

146 ▲ 93

Canadian National Transportation (CNTL)

Montreal, QC

802

199

599

1944

General Freight

147 ▼ -20

Premier Transportation

Forest Park, GA

801

8

793

4132

General Freight

148 ▼ -3

Wayne Transports

Rosemount, MN

778

0

778

970

Tank Truck

149 ▼ -4

Freymiller

Oklahoma City, OK

774

0

774

1200

Refrigerated

150 ▼ -7

Ozark Motor Lines

Memphis, TN

765

0

765

2190

General Freight

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2026 Rank 151

▼ -23

Company

Location

Power Units

Total Trucks

Total Tractors

Total Trailers

Operating Type

Savage Cos.

Midvale, UT

761

70

691

1166

Bulk

152

NRS

North Bergen, NJ

759

50

709

4074

General Freight

153 ▼ -42

Koch Cos.

Golden Valley, MN

750

0

750

2908

General Freight

154

Martin Transport

Kilgore, TX

748

2

742

258

Petroleum

155 ▼ -26

C.A.T. Group

Coteau-du-Lac, QC

745

2

743

2328

General Freight

156 ▼ -12

Fraley & Schilling

Rushville, IN

741

0

741

1042

General Freight

157 ▲ 2

K & B Transportation

South Sioux City, NE

740

0

740

1383

Refrigerated

158 ▲ 2

TCI Transportation

Commerce, CA

729

103

626

396

General Freight

159 ▼ -10

Venezia

Royersford, PA

724

9

715

1510

Bulk

160 ▲ 106

Depot Connect International

Tampa, FL

719

17

686

3653

Tank Truck

161

Ward Transport and Logistics

Altoona, PA

708

180

528

1013

Package/LTL

▲ 14

162 ▲ 38

Spee-Dee Delivery Service

St. Cloud, MN

707

575

132

295

Package/LTL

163 ▼ -10

Blackhawk Transport

Beloit, WI

703

11

692

1527

General Freight

164 New

CloudTrucks

San Francisco, CA

701

0

701

855

General Freight

165 ▼ -8

Oakley Transport

Lake Wales, FL

700

0

700

1046

Tank Truck

166 ▼ -15

Venture Express

Murfreesboro, TN

694

7

687

3450

General Freight

167 ▼ -5

Brady Welding

Healdton, OK

688

226

462

815

Heavy Haul

168 ▲ 3

CalArk

Little Rock, AR

687

205

482

1357

General Freight

168 ▼ -20

Halvor Lines

Superior, WI

687

0

687

1743

General Freight

170 ▼ -30

SalSon Logistics

Newark, NJ

675

23

652

2423

General Freight

171

National Carriers

Irving, TX

673

2

671

1370

Refrigerated

▲ 7

172 ▲ 11

Highlight Motor Group

Concord, ON

672

5

667

1534

General Freight

173 ▼ -32

Decker Truck Line

Fort Dodge, IA

666

0

666

1420

General Freight

174 ▲ 172

QFS Transportation

Greendale, IN

665

0

665

0

General Freight

175 ▼ -6

Big G Express

Shelbyville, TN

661

0

661

2412

General Freight Tank Truck

176 ▲ 66

Ergon Trucking

Jackson, MS

657

46

583

99

177

Cypress Truck Lines

Jacksonville, FL

640

0

640

2252

Building Materials/Construction

178 ▲ 8

Wall Street Systems

Mantua, OH

639

0

639

7900

General Freight

179 ▼ -22

Benore Logistic Systems

Erie, MI

632

0

632

2327

General Freight

180 ▲ 227

MCI Express

Medley, FL

629

0

629

714

General Freight

181 ▲ 3

Leonard’s Express

Farmington, NY

626

0

626

962

Refrigerated

182 ▼ -8

Artur Express

Hazelwood, MO

622

0

621

0

General Freight

182 ▲ 101

Canada Cartage Group of Cos.

Mississauga, ON

622

16

606

3066

General Freight

184 ▲ 5

Dupré Logistics

Lafayette, LA

618

0

618

1378

Petroleum

185 ▲ 168

Sunview Logistics

Stockton, CA

617

0

617

1565

General Freight General Freight

185 ▲ 17

Wiley Sanders Truck Lines

Troy, AL

617

7

610

1890

187

AJR Trucking

Compton, CA

610

129

481

284

General Freight

188 ▼ -22

Titus Transport Holdings

Denton, TX

605

0

605

517

Refrigerated

189 ▲ 101

Arcwood Environmental

Indianapolis, IN

602

155

445

986

Garbage/Refuse

189 ▲ 59

Patton Logistics Group

Milton, PA

602

4

598

2188

General Freight

191 ▲ 32

Reworld

Florham Park, NJ

600

122

449

906

Bulk

192 ▲ 44

Orozco Trucking

Elk Grove Village, IL

598

0

598

598

General Freight

193

Nussbaum Transportation

Hudson, IL

595

0

595

1607

General Freight

194 ▼ -33

JBS Carriers

Greeley, CO

594

0

594

1785

Agricultural

195 ▲ 131

Covan World-Wide Moving

Midland City, AL

591

402

190

315

Household Goods

196 ▼ -6

Titan Transfer

Shelbyville, TN

590

14

576

2216

General Freight

197 ▲ 50

Grupo Directo Express

Laredo, TX

586

0

586

988

General Freight

198 ▼ -13

Crowley

Jacksonville, FL

585

34

440

8003

General Freight

199 ▲ 76

Paul Logistics

Tulsa, OK

578

25

553

1362

Heavy Haul

200 ▼ -36

Red Classic Transit

Charlotte, NC

577

53

524

3061

General Freight

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2026 Rank

Company

Location

Power Units

Total Trucks

Total Tractors

Total Trailers

Operating Type

201 New

E&O Solutions

Elgin, IL

575

0

575

575

General Freight

202 ▲ 66

Hurricane Express

Colcord, OK

570

0

570

611

Refrigerated

203 ▼ -12

GP Transco

Joliet, IL

567

0

567

1185

General Freight

204

Transco Lines

Russellville, AR

565

0

565

1000

General Freight

205 ▼ -2

Western Dairy Transport

Cabool, MO

563

0

563

1334

Agricultural

206 ▲ 25

Auto Driveaway

Lombard, IL

562

308

254

0

Motor Vehicle

206 ▲ 1

McElroy Truck Lines

Cuba, AL

562

0

562

1151

Building Materials/Construction

208 ▲ 8

Virginia Transportation

West Warwick, RI

560

0

560

560

Motor Vehicle

209 ▼ -37

Pride Group Logistics

Mississauga, ON

559

0

559

2061

General Freight

210 ▲ 12

Load One

Taylor, MI

558

421

137

280

General Freight

211 ▲ 34

Accelerated Services

Parker, CO

555

0

555

553

Motor Vehicle

212 ▼ -3

ADM Trucking

Decatur, IL

550

0

550

1369

Agricultural

212 ▼ -1

Gypsum Express

Baldwinsville, NY

550

35

515

1506

General Freight

212 ▼ -1

Heyl Truck Lines

Akron, IA

550

0

550

1325

General Freight

212 ▲ 1

Howard Sheppard

Sandersville, GA

550

5

545

1220

Bulk

212 ▲ 177

Lineage Logistics Holdings

Novi, MI

550

0

550

290

Refrigerated

212 New

Loadmode

Springboro, OH

550

0

550

49

General Freight

218 ▼ -48

Titanium Transportation Group

Bolton, ON

549

0

549

2295

General Freight

218 ▼ -2

Transportation Services

Romulus, MI

549

0

549

1972

General Freight

220 ▼ -53

Brown Integrated Logistics

Lithonia, GA

548

20

528

3397

General Freight

220 ▲ 42

Wilson Logistics

Strafford, MO

548

0

548

465

General Freight

222 ▼ -25

STL Truckers

St. Charles, MO

544

0

544

879

General Freight

223 ▼ -19

Eagle Transport

Rocky Mount, NC

541

0

541

119

Tank Truck

224 ▼ -9

Continental Express

Sidney, OH

535

0

535

1325

Refrigerated

225 ▲ 1

Grammer Logistics

Columbus, IN

533

0

533

0

Tank Truck

225 ▲ 27

Wadhams Enterprises

Phelps, NY

533

35

498

918

General Freight

227 ▲ 23

Golden Mile Enterprises

Indianapolis, IN

532

0

532

2050

General Freight

227 ▲ 98

Quickway Logistics

Nashville, TN

532

33

499

1551

Refrigerated

229 ▼ -15

Bragg Cos.

Long Beach, CA

530

107

423

808

Heavy Haul

230 ▼ -11

Mapletree Transportation

Middlebury, IN

528

528

0

135

Motor Vehicle

231

Groupe Robert

Boucherville, QC

527

0

527

2597

General Freight

▲ 32

232 ▼ -11

Pride Transport

Salt Lake City, UT

526

1

525

885

General Freight

233 ▼ -17

Andrews Logistics

Southlake, TX

525

0

525

1150

Petroleum

233 ▲ 23

Beemac Trucking

Ambridge, PA

525

7

518

660

General Freight

235 ▲ 50

B & W Interstate

Taylor, MI

523

0

523

1286

General Freight

236 New

Miles Ahead Brands

Tampa, FL

515

193

322

376

Bulk

237 ▼ -9

J & M Tank Lines

Birmingham, AL

509

0

509

779

Bulk

238 ▼ -8

LTI Group

Potsdam, NY

508

0

508

1308

General Freight

239 ▼ -66

The Harman Group

Caledon, ON

505

0

505

875

Refrigerated

240 ▼ -7

Cargo Transporters

Claremont, NC

503

0

503

2000

General Freight

241

Schuster

Le Mars, IA

502

0

502

1157

General Freight

▼ -8

242 ▲ 71

Page Trucking

Weedsport, NY

498

3

495

953

Bulk

243 ▲ 91

Hunter Express

Brampton, ON

496

0

496

1522

General Freight

244 ▲ 135

The Odom Corporation

Bellevue, WA

495

268

227

232

Beverages

244 ▼ -50

TLD Logistics Services

Knoxville, TN

495

0

495

752

General Freight

246 ▼ -15

Slay Transportation

St. Louis, MO

494

0

494

120

Tank Truck

247 New

Waystar

North Royalton, OH

491

0

491

261

General Freight

248 ▼ -40

OnLine Transport

Greenfield, IN

483

0

483

1766

General Freight

249 ▼ -7

Sultan Trans

Fairfield, OH

482

0

482

0

Refrigerated

250 ▲ 2

Danny Herman Trucking

Mountain City, TN

480

0

480

1401

General Freight

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252 ▼ -6

Company

Location

Power Units

Total Trucks

Total Tractors

Total Trailers

Operating Type

J.S. Helwig & Son

Terrell, TX

477

0

476

639

Refrigerated

A. D. Transport Express

Canton, MI

476

0

474

1732

General Freight

253 ▲ 10

Meyer Logistics

Jasper, IN

475

399

76

127

General Freight

254 ▲ 111

Aravan Cargo

Cincinnati, OH

473

0

473

473

General Freight

254 ▼ -25

Jones Logistics

Hattiesburg, MS

473

17

456

1469

General Freight

256 ▼ -14

Best Logistics Group

Kernersville, NC

470

0

470

809

General Freight

256 ▼ -2

Erives Enterprises

El Paso, TX

470

0

470

683

General Freight

256 ▲ 16

System Freight

Jamesburg, NJ

470

4

466

3494

General Freight

259 ▼ -2

Odyssey Logistics

Charlotte, NC

469

46

423

1092

General Freight

260 ▲ 55

Transystems

Great Falls, MT

467

0

467

651

Bulk

261

S. Coraluzzo / Torrissi Transport

Hammonton, NJ

464

0

464

0

Petroleum

▲ 21

262

▼ -27

Highway Transport

Knoxville, TN

460

0

460

75

Tank Truck

262

▲ 36

Sweet Express

Grand Rapids, MI

460

0

460

1208

General Freight

264 Back on List

Tribe Express / Tribe Transportation

Gainesville, GA

453

0

453

733

General Freight

265 ▲ 5

Cheema Freightlines

Sumner, WA

450

0

450

2000

Refrigerated

265 ▼ -86

CrossCountry Freight Solutions

Bismarck, ND

450

57

393

1197

Package/LTL

265 New

USCAN Logistics

Lisle, IL

450

0

450

255

General Freight

268 ▼ -2

Bulkmatic

Griffith, IN

448

0

448

1506

Bulk

268 ▼ -28

Carolina Group of Companies

Mount Pleasant, SC

448

0

448

7

General Freight

270 ▲ 57

KC Logistics

Carleton, MI

444

0

444

1279

General Freight

271

▼ -72

Penn Tank Lines

Chester Springs, PA

441

0

441

69

Petroleum

271

▲ 6

Thompson Trucking

Concord, VA

441

168

273

797

Bulk

273 ▲ 5

GenOx Transportation

Deer Park, TX

439

0

439

0

Tank Truck

273 New

ITF Group

Hazelwood, MO

439

0

439

1507

General Freight

275 ▲ 5

AAA Interstate Transportation

Noblesville, IN

438

438

0

0

Motor Vehicle

275 ▲ 18

Fremont Contract Carriers

Fremont, NE

438

1

437

1342

General Freight

275 New

Scotlynn

Vittoria, ON

438

0

438

256

Refrigerated

278 ▼ -68

Copart Direct

Dallas, TX

435

435

0

600

Motor Vehicle

278 ▲ 113

VSS Transportation Group

Carrollton, TX

435

1

434

900

General Freight

280 ▲ 7

Maverik Logistics

Salt Lake City, UT

431

0

429

1

Petroleum

280 ▲ 32

Trans-Phos

Mulberry, FL

431

204

227

238

Bulk

282 ▲ 1

Action Resources

Birmingham, AL

430

34

392

371

Bulk

283 New

Aggregate Haulers

New Braunfels, TX

429

0

429

429

Bulk

284 ▼ -36

Cliff Viessman

Gary, SD

428

0

428

1124

Tank Truck

285 New

California Freight

Ripon, CA

427

0

427

498

General Freight

286 ▼ -18

Admiral Merchants

Minneapolis, MN

425

0

425

550

Heavy Haul

286 ▲ 60

RIG Logistics

Rocky View, AB

425

0

425

720

General Freight

288 New

Gamboa Logistic

Beavercreek, OH

424

0

424

3

General Freight

289 ▲ 147

Piece of Cake Moving

New York, NY

421

409

12

12

Household Goods

291

Pinnacle Transport Group

Elkhart, IN

416

330

86

41

Motor Vehicle

▼ -111

292 ▼ -4

Indian River Transport

Winter Haven, FL

415

0

415

789

Tank Truck

293 ▼ -4

White Arrow

Montebello, CA

414

0

414

548

General Freight

294 ▲ 36

Florida Beauty Flora Transportation

Miami, FL

413

12

401

578

Refrigerated

295 ▲ 64

Poly Trucking

Grand Prairie, TX

412

18

394

1024

General Freight

296 ▲ 40

Vista Trans

Lake In The Hills, IL

410

0

410

410

General Freight

297 New

Macro Transport

Broussard, LA

409

55

87

105

Petroleum

297 ▼ -34

Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Lakeland, FL

409

9

400

1728

General Freight

299 ▲ 100

N.W. White & Co.

Columbia, SC

408

300

108

173

Bulk

299 ▲ 4

Transport Systems

Dearborn, MI

408

0

408

730

General Freight

301

Standard Logistics

Dallas, TX

407

0

407

697

General Freight

▼ -9

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2026 Rank

Company

Location

Power Units

Total Trucks

Total Tractors

Total Trailers

Operating Type

302 ▼ -45

Combined Transport Logistics Group

Central Point, OR

406

0

406

729

Heavy Haul

303 ▼ -9

Aman Truck Lines

Tracy, CA

405

0

405

527

General Freight

303 ▼ -9

R&R Family of Cos.

Pittsburgh, PA

405

0

405

965

General Freight

303 New

Robertson Trucks

Independence, MO

405

0

405

600

General Freight

306 ▼ -8

G&D Integrated

Morton, IL

404

1

403

2639

General Freight

307 ▼ -7

Taylor Truck Line

Northfield, MN

402

0

402

1535

General Freight

308 ▲ 33

Autobahn Freight Lines

Brampton, ON

401

0

401

919

General Freight

309 ▲ 63

GTS Transportation

Burr Ridge, IL

400

0

400

800

General Freight

309 ▼ -9

Spirit Miller Trucking

St. Joseph, MO

400

400

0

0

Motor Vehicle

311

Trancasa USA

Pharr, TX

398

14

384

1662

General Freight

▼ -20

312

▲ 131

IG Transportation

Addison, IL

397

0

397

400

General Freight

312

▼ -8

JLE Industries

Dunbar, PA

397

0

397

477

Bulk

314

▼ -73

Southern Mail Service

Houston, TX

394

35

359

568

General Freight

315

▼ -118

Bay & Bay Transportation

Eagan, MN

393

0

393

673

General Freight

316 ▲ Back on List

RXO

Charlotte, NC

391

38

353

802

General Freight

317 ▼ -150

Hilco Transport

Greensboro, NC

390

89

301

487

Tank Truck

317 ▼ -7

PI & I Motor Express

Masury, OH

390

0

390

551

Building Materials/Construction

319 ▼ -17

JNJ Express

Memphis, TN

389

0

389

1636

General Freight General Freight

319 ▼ -48

NAPA Transportation

Mechanicsburg, PA

389

0

389

1660

321 ▲ Back on List

McClymonds Supply & Transit

Portersville, PA

387

214

173

340

Bulk

322 ▼ -134

Daylight Transport

Cypress, CA

386

63

323

607

Package/LTL

322 ▲ 24

L & B Transport

Baton Rouge, LA

386

1

385

1088

Tank Truck

322 ▼ -15

PTG Logistics

Mason, OH

386

0

386

619

General Freight

325 ▲ 9

Midwest Freight Systems

Warren, MI

382

14

368

1322

General Freight

325 ▼ -17

US AutoLogistics

Houston, TX

382

0

382

382

Motor Vehicle

327 ▼ -90

Freightsol

Laredo, TX

381

0

381

771

General Freight

327 New

Mountain Valley Express

Jurupa Valley, CA

381

78

303

633

Package/LTL

329 ▲ 29

Truline

Las Vegas, NV

380

13

367

872

General Freight

330 ▼ -12

BKFS Logistics

Edmonton, AB

379

0

379

456

General Freight

330 ▼ -12

KKW Trucking

Pomona, CA

379

0

379

1474

General Freight

332 ▼ -11

TSL Cos.

Omaha, NE

375

0

375

1950

General Freight

333 ▼ -157

Adams Resources & Energy

Houston, TX

374

0

374

0

Tank Truck

333 ▼ -39

Robertson’s Transport

Corona, CA

374

1

373

716

General Freight

333 ▼ -11

Sentinel Transportation

Wilmington, DE

374

0

374

40

Petroleum General Freight

336

USKO Express

Independence, MO

373

49

324

328

337 New

Cash-Wa Distributing

Kearney, NE

372

20

337

451

General Freight

338 ▲ 97

Walsh Trucking

Troutdale, OR

367

72

295

615

Bulk

339 ▼ -23

Aim Transportation Solutions

Girard, OH

365

25

340

400

General Freight

339 ▲ 14

Nishan Transport

Dorval, QC

365

0

365

650

General Freight

339 ▼ -19

WEL Cos.

De Pere, WI

365

0

365

638

Refrigerated

339 ▲ 50

Xpress Global Systems

Chattanooga, TN

365

74

291

994

General Freight

343 New

Moeller Trucking

Maria Stein, OH

364

0

364

548

Refrigerated

344 ▼ -15

McCollister’s Transportation Group

Burlington, NJ

363

100

263

376

General Freight

345

Crane Cartage Freight Services

Houston, TX

362

37

325

1118

General Freight

346 ▲ 20

Duncan & Son Lines

Buckeye, AZ

361

0

361

3000

General Freight

346 ▲ 53

Nu-Way

Bloomington, IL

361

18

343

618

General Freight

348 New

All Pro Logistics

Romulus, MI

360

0

360

400

General Freight

348 ▼ -4

Greenbush Logistics

Abbeville, AL

360

2

358

792

General Freight

348 ▲ 159

Meiborg Brothers

Rockford, IL

360

0

360

645

General Freight

348 ▼ -16

Raider Express

Fort Worth, TX

360

0

360

750

General Freight

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2026 Rank

Company

Location

Power Units

Total Trucks

Total Tractors

Total Trailers

Operating Type

348 ▲ 110

Sharp Transit

Salisbury, NC

360

0

360

512

Refrigerated

348 ▼ -16

Stevens Trucking

El Reno, OK

360

30

330

1950

General Freight

354 ▼ -32

BLS Trucking

New Carlisle, OH

357

252

105

96

General Freight

355 ▼ -16

Carolina Logistic

Candler, NC

356

0

356

326

General Freight

356 ▼ -40

JRayl Transport

Akron, OH

354

0

354

1784

General Freight

356 ▼ -15

Peninsula Truck Lines

Federal Way, WA

354

26

328

1029

Package/LTL

358 ▲ 63

R & M Trucking

Bensenville, IL

353

112

241

2019

General Freight

359 ▲ 14

Select Dedicated Solutions

Laredo, TX

352

23

329

600

General Freight

360 ▲ 121

McCormick Trucking

Murfreesboro, TN

351

9

342

593

Package/LTL

360 ▲ 18

Rapid Transport

Pharr, TX

351

0

351

835

General Freight

362 ▲ 81

Tucker Freight Lines

Dubuque, IA

350

0

350

1112

General Freight

363 ▲ 75

Unitrans

Independence, OH

349

0

349

563

General Freight

364 ▲ 85

Altom Transport

Hammond, IN

347

7

293

0

Petroleum

364 ▼ -1

Sodrel Truck Lines

Jeffersonville, IN

347

26

321

10

General Freight

366 ▲ 35

Prince Logistic Services

Lachine, QC

346

0

346

1063

Refrigerated

366 ▼ -160

True North Transportation Holdings

Minneapolis, MN

346

31

315

684

General Freight

366 ▲ 47

White Oak Transportation

Decatur, AL

346

0

346

974

General Freight

369 ▼ -13

Phoenix Management Solutions

San Antonio, TX

342

0

342

120

Tank Truck

370 ▼ -11

Max Trans

Humboldt, TN

339

0

339

711

General Freight

371 ▼ -10

Barney Trucking

Salina, UT

338

2

336

855

Bulk

372 ▼ -147

GXO Logistics

Greenwich, CT

337

137

200

1223

General Freight

373 ▼ -27

Custom Ecology

Walker, LA

336

3

333

1000

Hazardous Products

373 ▼ -12

Salem Carriers

Winston Salem, NC

336

54

282

1317

General Freight

375 ▲ 98

Mega Trucking

Miami Lakes, FL

335

0

335

335

General Freight

375 ▼ -7

Star Fleet Trucking

Middlebury, IN

335

162

173

18

Mobile Homes

377 ▼ -7

Risinger Bros Transfer

Morton, IL

334

0

334

903

General Freight

378 ▼ -3

N & M Transfer

Neenah, WI

332

31

301

462

General Freight

379 ▲ 115

Kreilkamp Trucking

Allenton, WI

331

13

318

980

General Freight

380 ▼ -1

Beltmann Relocation Group

Roseville, MN

330

134

196

367

Household Goods

381

Russell Transport

El Paso, TX

329

0

329

830

General Freight

▼ -8

382 ▼ -55

Sharkey Transportation

Quincy, IL

328

0

328

1760

General Freight

383 ▲ 55

Cheeseman

Fort Recovery, OH

327

2

325

1591

General Freight

383 New

Davis Mail Services

Jacksonville, FL

327

199

128

142

General Freight

385 ▲ 88

1-800-PACK-RAT

Wake Forest, NC

324

318

6

122

Household Goods

385 New

AFF Trans

Morris, IL

324

0

324

334

General Freight

387 ▲ 74

Keller Logistics Group

Defiance, OH

323

0

315

1200

General Freight

388 New

EBT Logistics

Laredo, TX

322

0

322

620

General Freight

388 ▼ -6

Tidewater Transit

La Grange, NC

322

0

322

655

Tank Truck

390 ▼ -6

Holland Enterprises

Mapleton, ND

321

0

321

358

Refrigerated

391 ▼ -55

J P Noonan Transportation

West Bridgewater, MA

320

53

257

202

Petroleum

391 ▲ 1

Long Haul Trucking

Clearwater, MN

320

0

320

342

General Freight

391 ▼ -7

Parrish Dedicated Services

Fort Wayne, IN

320

27

293

469

General Freight

391 ▼ -20

TCW

Nashville, TN

320

0

320

229

General Freight

395 ▼ -32

All Truck Transportation

La Grange Highlands, IL

319

3

316

1629

General Freight

395 ▼ -7

Badlands Tank Lines

La Vista, NE

319

0

319

8

Tank Truck

397 New

Road Legends

Rockdale, IL

318

0

318

318

General Freight

398 ▲ 15

Premier Trading and Transportation

Perkins, OK

316

1

314

9

Petroleum

399 ▼ -13

Don Hummer Trucking

Cedar Rapids, IA

315

0

315

765

General Freight

399 ▲ 18

Safeway Trucking / East Coast Warehouse

Elizabeth, NJ

315

9

306

1600

Refrigerated

399 ▲ 66

Schwarz Logistics

Joliet, IL

315

0

315

369

General Freight

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2026 Rank

Company

Location

Power Units

Total Trucks

Total Tractors

Total Trailers

Operating Type

402 New

Mainfreight

Carson, CA

314

149

165

463

Package/LTL

403 ▼ -8

Osterkamp Trucking

Pomona, CA

312

0

312

2000

General Freight

403 ▼ -9

Southwestern Motor Transport

San Antonio, TX

312

52

260

798

General Freight

403 ▼ -28

Taylor Transport

Cartersville, GA

312

40

272

463

General Freight

406 ▼ -29

Blue Max Trucking

Charlotte, NC

310

264

46

48

Bulk

406 ▼ -5

GT Express

Kankakee, IL

310

0

80

850

General Freight

406 ▼ -112

ShipEX

Salt Lake City, UT

310

15

295

580

Refrigerated

406 ▼ -168

UC Group

Bolingbrook, IL

310

0

310

625

General Freight

410 ▲ 33

Chalk Mountain Services of Texas

Fort Worth, TX

309

0

309

564

General Freight

410 Back on List

Industrial Transport Services

Mount Vernon, IN

309

26

283

1879

General Freight

410 ▼ -5

Lightning Transportation

Hagerstown, MD

309

0

309

342

General Freight

410 ▲ 91

Musket Transport

Mississauga, ON

309

0

309

600

General Freight

414 ▼ -33

Andrus Transportation Services

St. George, UT

308

0

308

1050

General Freight

415 ▼ -8

ARD Trucking

Timmonsville, SC

307

5

302

1713

General Freight

416 ▼ -5

Brook Ledge

Oley, PA

306

49

257

439

Horse Carrier

416 ▼ -5

Endurance Environmental Solutions

Chicago Heights, IL

306

0

306

853

Garbage/Refuse

418 ▼ -255

Erb Group of Cos.

New Hamburg, ON

305

15

290

566

Refrigerated

418 ▲ 12

Value Truck

Buckeye, AZ

305

0

305

779

General Freight

420 ▼ -4

D.M. Bowman

Williamsport, MD

304

0

304

2014

General Freight

421 ▼ -14

DHT

Reese, MI

303

11

292

546

General Freight

421 ▼ -4

M&M Cartage

Louisville, KY

303

7

296

954

General Freight

423 New

International Transportation Services

El Paso, TX

302

11

291

1543

General Freight

423 ▲ 15

Walpole

Okeechobee, FL

302

1

301

579

Bulk

425 New

FreightStar Expedited

West Chicago, IL

301

0

301

301

Refrigerated

425 ▲ 47

PFQ Cos.

Lancaster, PA

301

0

301

134

General Freight

425 ▼ -4

UST Select

Greenville, SC

301

220

81

86

Household Goods

428 New

Alliance Driveaway Solutions

Chester, SC

300

0

300

0

Motor Vehicle

428 ▼ -5

B & T Express

North Lima, OH

300

0

300

430

General Freight

428 New

Greatway Transportation

Romulus, MI

300

0

300

300

General Freight

428 New

Grupo México Transportes

Mexico City, DF

300

34

232

800

General Freight

428 ▼ -5

HMD Trucking

Chicago Ridge, IL

300

0

300

928

General Freight

428 New

Jimbo and Company Transport

Middlebury, IN

300

300

0

0

Motor Vehicle

428 ▼ -5

Lawrence Cos.

Roanoke, VA

300

57

243

785

General Freight

435 ▼ -3

American Central Transport

Kansas City, MO

298

0

298

932

General Freight

435 ▼ -53

U.S. Multimodal Group

Franklin, TN

298

0

298

339

General Freight

437 ▲ 36

H. R. Ewell

East Earl, PA

297

0

297

644

Refrigerated

437 ▼ -14

Hilldrup Moving & Storage

Stafford, VA

297

157

140

334

Household Goods

437 ▲ 64

Puryear Tank Lines

Apex, NC

297

0

297

110

Tank Truck

437 ▼ -32

Trucks for You

Muskogee, OK

297

39

258

1261

General Freight

441 ▼ -46

Navajo Express

Denver, CO

296

0

296

862

General Freight

441 New

Pinch Transport

Houston, TX

296

35

261

290

General Freight

441 ▼ -3

Super Transport International

Laredo, TX

296

0

296

1555

General Freight

444 ▼ -8

CTI

Marana, AZ

293

6

282

607

Agricultural

445 ▼ -15

Reliable Carriers

Canton, MI

292

16

276

378

Motor Vehicle

446 ▼ -18

Giltner Transportation

Jerome, ID

291

0

291

402

Refrigerated

447 ▼ -117

Coastal Transport

San Antonio, TX

290

0

290

4

Tank Truck

447 ▼ -4

Keen Cargo

Indianapolis, IN

290

0

290

287

General Freight

447 ▼ -30

Shellenberger Family of Cos.

York, PA

290

3

287

1461

General Freight

447 ▼ -55

Transportes FEMA

Nuevo Laredo, TA

290

0

290

2343

General Freight

447 Back on List

Wil-Sites Truck Lines

Columbus, OH

290

196

94

71

Building Materials/Construction

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2026 Rank

Company

Location

Power Units

Total Trucks

Total Tractors

Total Trailers

Operating Type

452 ▲ 4

Jeep Transport

Joliet, IL

288

0

288

290

General Freight

453 ▲ 39

Caledonia Haulers

Caledonia, MN

287

24

263

450

Tank Truck

453 ▼ -4

Market Express

Portland, OR

287

0

287

746

General Freight

453 ▼ -4

T.H. Ryan Cartage

Maywood, IL

287

75

212

1300

General Freight

456

Arnold Bros. Transport

Winnipeg, MB

285

0

285

910

General Freight

456 New

Martian Express

Naperville, IL

285

0

285

300

General Freight

456 ▼ -28

Moran Environmental Recovery

Randolph, MA

285

236

24

79

General Freight

456 ▲ 14

Timco Logistics Systems

Waxahachie, TX

285

0

285

1000

General Freight

456 ▼ -199

UNIS

Buena Park, CA

285

55

230

975

General Freight

456 ▼ -18

Valley Express

Mapleton, ND

285

0

285

315

General Freight

462 ▼ -1

Cardinal Transport

Coal City, IL

284

0

284

489

Heavy Haul

462 ▼ -15

Dunavant

Memphis, TN

284

0

284

416

General Freight

462 ▼ -45

McLeod Express

Decatur, IL

284

0

284

968

General Freight

462 ▼ -4

North Park Transportation

Denver, CO

284

26

258

715

Package/LTL

466 New

Cooke Trucking Company

Mount Airy, NC

282

0

282

250

General Freight

466 ▼ -6

VRP Logistics

Woodstock, ON

282

0

282

351

Refrigerated

468 ▼ -7

Robbie D. Wood

Hueytown, AL

281

2

279

612

Tank Truck

468 ▼ -73

Valley Farm Transport

Dixon, CA

281

0

281

2108

Agricultural

470 ▲ 13

H&M Trucking

Omaha, NE

280

0

280

633

Bulk

470 ▼ -5

NNT Express

Morris, IL

280

0

280

107

General Freight

470 ▼ -5

Rochester Armored Car

Omaha, NE

280

280

0

0

Armored

470 ▼ -192

Southern AG Carriers

Albany, GA

280

0

280

1475

Agricultural

474 ▼ -61

Cargo Solution Express

Fontana, CA

279

0

279

2110

General Freight General Freight

475 ▼ -4

CDN Logistics

Northlake, IL

278

30

248

700

475 Back on List

Deepwell Energy Services

Columbia, MS

278

25

253

406

Building Materials/Construction

475 ▲ 23

Johnson Feed

Canton, SD

278

0

278

1096

General Freight

475 ▼ -26

Kivi Bros Trucking

Duluth, MN

278

0

278

468

Heavy Haul

475 New

Waddle Trucking

Belden, MS

278

0

278

278

Motor vehicle

480 Back on List

MigWay

Pineville, NC

276

0

276

368

General Freight

480 New

Shoreline Transportation

Greenville, AL

276

1

275

525

General Freight

482 ▼ -9

AAA Freight

South Holland, IL

275

0

275

280

General Freight

482 ▼ -17

CEI

Neosho, MO

275

0

275

856

Refrigerated

482 ▼ -9

Custom Commodities

Gilmer, TX

275

0

275

600

Bulk

482 ▼ -81

EOS Trucking

North Little Rock, AR

275

0

275

780

General Freight

482 New

Moon Star Express

Belleville, MI

275

2

273

525

General Freight

487 New

Parkway Transport

San Antonio, TX

274

0

274

466

Refrigerated

487 ▼ -131

Royal Express

Laredo, TX

274

4

270

660

General Freight

489 Back on List

Black Hills Trucking

Casper, WY

273

73

106

273

Heavy Haul

490 ▼ -4

B-H Transfer

Sandersville, GA

272

3

269

920

Bulk

491 New

Mail Management Services

Lincoln, NE

271

196

75

132

General Freight

491 ▼ -8

Plastic Express

Montgomery, TX

271

1

270

414

Bulk

491 ▼ -37

Usher Transport

Louisville, KY

271

0

271

0

Tank Truck

491 ▼ -8

UZB Freight

Crest Hill, IL

271

0

271

433

General Freight

495 ▼ -9

Dynamic Transit

Granite City, IL

270

0

270

480

General Freight

495 ▼ -63

Northern Logistics

Clare, MI

270

8

262

565

General Freight

497 ▼ -5

JRC Transportation

Thomaston, CT

269

0

269

269

General Freight

498 New

Fresh Logistics

Mendota Heights, MN

268

60

208

233

Refrigerated

499 ▼ -4

Andy Transport

Montreal, QC

267

0

267

663

General Freight

499 ▼ -1

Butler Transport

Kansas City, KS

267

0

267

525

Refrigerated

499 ▼ -4

MB Global Logistics

Elmhurst, IL

267

0

267

245

General Freight

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FUTURE 500S TO WATCH 2026 Rank

Company

Location

Power Units

Total Trucks

Total Tractors

Total Trailers

Operating Type

502 ▼ -41

Pritchett Trucking

Lake Butler, FL

266

0

266

526

General Freight

502 ▼ -7

Service Transfer

Chesapeake, VA

266

0

266

481

General Freight

504 ▼ -193

Bogg Express

Cincinnati, OH

265

0

265

265

Refrigerated

504 ▼ -3

Ford Storage & Moving

Omaha, NE

265

230

35

239

General Freight

504 ▼ -3

RBX

Strafford, MO

265

0

265

765

General Freight

504 ▲ Back on List

Redbird Carriers

St. Louis, MO

265

0

265

4

General Freight

504 ▼ -31

Tiger Lines

Lodi, CA

265

0

265

1395

General Freight

509 ▼ -4

ABCO Transportation

Ocala, FL

264

0

264

500

Refrigerated

509 ▼ -237

ATL Express Group

Laredo, TX

264

0

264

168

General Freight

509 ▲ Back on List

Morristown Driver’s Service

Morristown, TN

264

4

260

507

General Freight

TOP TEN BY VEHICLE TYPE TOP TEN TRUCKS Top Ten Rank

TOP TEN TRACTORS Top 500 Rank

Total Trucks

Company

Top Ten Rank

Company

Total Tractors

Top 500 Rank

1

FedEx

117469

1

1

FedEx

39699

1

2

UPS

96418

2

2

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings

29941

3

3

Brinks

3333

36

3

J. B. Hunt Transport

23991

4

4

Loomis

3216

40

4

UPS

21935

2

5

R+L Carriers

2374

5

5

R+L Carriers

18126

5

6

CSX / Quality Carriers

2292

24

6

Schneider National

14251

6

7

Temco Logistics

2277

60

7

TFI International

13563

7

8

UniGroup

2195

22

8

Estes Express Lines

11997

8

9

Patrick Industries

2152

58

9

Old Dominion Freight Line

10814

10

10

GardaWorld

1976

68

10

Landstar System

10805

9

TOP TEN TRAILERS Top Ten Rank

Company

Total Trailers

Top 500 Rank

1

J. B. Hunt Transport

152181

4

2

FedEx

151710

1

3

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings

94473

3

4

Containerport Group

85969

91

5

UPS

80512

2

6

Schneider National

76065

6

7

R+L Carriers

48297

5

8

Old Dominion Freight Line

45928

10

9

Estes Express Lines

45406

8

10

TFI International

37975

7

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TOP FLEETS BY BUSINESS CATEGORY BUILDING MATERIALS/CONSTRUCTION

AGRICULTURAL Top Ten Rank

Company

Top 500 Rank

Top Ten Rank

Company

Top 500 Rank

1

JBS Carriers

194

1

TMC Transportation

31

2

Western Dairy Transport

205

2

PGT Trucking

107

3

ADM Trucking

212

177

CTI

444

3

Cypress Truck Lines

4 5

Valley Farm Transport

468

4

McElroy Truck Lines

206

6

Southern AG Carriers

470

5

PI & I Motor Express

317

6

Wil-Sites Truck Lines

447

7

Deepwell Energy Services

475

GENERAL FREIGHT

BULK Top Ten Rank

Company

Top 500 Rank

Top Ten Rank

Company

Top 500 Rank

1

Trimac Transportation Group

56

1

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings

3

2

Quantix

68

2

J. B. Hunt Transport

4

3

Mr. Bult’s

83

3

Schneider National

6

4

Beelman Truck

114

4

Landstar System

9

5

Oakley Trucking / Bruce Oakley

127

5

Werner Enterprises

11

6

Bulk Environmental & Industrial

132

6

Ryder Integrated Logistics

13

7

American Bulk Commodities

139

7

Evans Network of Cos.

14

8

Savage Cos.

151

8

Prime

15

9

Venezia

159

9

Penske Logistics

17

10

Reworld

191

10

Heartland Express

19

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

HEAVY HAUL Top Ten Rank

Company

Top 500 Rank

Top Ten Rank

Company

Top 500 Rank

1

Bennett International Group

27

1

UniGroup

22

2

Bessemer Management

38

2

Sirva Worldwide

43

3

DSV

48

3

Atlas Van Lines

51

4

Melton Truck Lines

80

4

Temco Logistics

60

5

Bridgeway

89

5

PODS Enterprises

90

6

Acme Truck Line

97

6

Wheaton Worldwide Moving

140

7

Barnhart Crane and Rigging

109

7

Covan World-Wide Moving

195

8

United Vision Logistics

118

8

Piece of Cake Moving

289

9

Brady Welding

167

9

Beltmann Relocation Group

380

10

Paul Logistics

199

10

1-800-PACK-RAT

385

PACKAGE/LTL

MOTOR VEHICLE Top Ten Rank

Company

Top 500 Rank

Top Ten Rank

Company

Top 500 Rank

1

United Road Services

72

1

FedEx

1

2

TruckMovers

81

2

UPS

2

3

Quality Drive Away / Foremost Transport

85

3

R+L Carriers

5

4

Horizon Transport

97

4

TFI International

7

5

Norton Transport

99

5

Estes Express Lines

8

6

Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport

110

6

Old Dominion Freight Line

10

7

Cassens Transport

115

7

XPO

12

8

Proficient Auto Logistics

122

8

Saia

18

9

Auto Driveaway

206

9

ArcBest

23

10

Virginia Transportation

208

10

Central Transport

25

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PETROLEUM Top Ten Rank ▲ or ▼ –Company 2025 to 2026 Change (+/-) Rank

Top 500 Rank

1

United Petroleum Transports

129

2

Martin Transport

154

3

Dupré Logistics

184

4

Andrews Logistics

233

5

S. Coraluzzo / Torrissi Transport

261

6

Penn Tank Lines

271

7

Maverik Logistics

280

8

Macro Transport

297

9

Sentinel Transportation

333

Top Ten Rank

Company

Top 500 Rank

10

Altom Transport

364

1

Kenan Advantage Group

16

2

CSX / Quality Carriers

24

3

Heniff Transportation Systems

63

4

McCoy Group

78

5

Tankstar USA

85

6

Dana Cos.

95

REFRIGERATED

TANK TRUCK

Top Ten Rank

Company

Top 500 Rank

1

C.R. England

28

7

TransWood Carriers

104

2

Hirschbach Motor Lines

32

8

Groendyke Transport

108

3

Marten Transport

34

9

Wayne Transports

148

4

Stevens Transport

45

10

Depot Connect International

160

5

KLLM Transport Services

61

6

K. L. Breeden & Sons

82

7

TransAm Trucking

87

8

Freymiller

149

9

K & B Transportation

157

10

National Carriers

171

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HQ of ForHIRE Hire Companies HQ FO OF FO500 500 FOR COMPANIES Mapping the market: This geospatial view, compiled by ProsperFleet, plots the headquarters of every carrier on the 2026 FleetOwner 500: For-Hire.

Clear clusters of trucking operations can be seen along the Midwest manufacturing belt and the densely populated Northeast corridor.

COMPANIES BY STATE

6

31

12

22 18

States of the industry: While trucking operations clusters make up much of the East Coast and Midwest, California and Texas have the most FO500 carrier headquarters in the U.S. This map shows the states with the most FO500 HQs.

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CONCENTRATION OF COMPANIES Tiers of density: This FO500 map divides the U.S. into thirds by state, based on the number of carrier headquarters. Nearly half (237) of the 500 largest carriers are based in the top third of states.

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The Premier Networking Event For Private Fleets NPTC’s Annual Conference and Exhibition is the marquee national private truck fleet show of the year! With 1,300+ attendees and 170+ exhibitors, this is an event you won’t want to miss. The Annual Conference features: INFORMATION: General sessions featuring professional leadership and Driver Hall of Fame recognition award ceremonies; Certified Transportation Professional Class of 2026 graduation; industry benchmarking insights; and the latest legislative and regulatory affairs update.

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TIRE TRACKS

by Kevin Rohlwing

Tire math vs. tire marketing

Does SmartWay actually reduce emissions, or is it just good marketing?

IN 2004, THE U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the SmartWay program to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions in freight transportation. This voluntary public-private program encouraged fleets to adopt various technologies to enhance the freight supply chain’s sustainability and efficiency. Since then, the EPA estimates that SmartWay has helped its partners save 397 million barrels of oil while avoiding the emission of 170 million metric tons of CO2. At the surface, it appears to be a tremendous success story of government and industry working together to combat climate change.

Photo: Kevin Rohlwring

Fleets are not going to keep track of how many barrels of oil they save on an annual basis, but they do track miles per gallon, and a 3% improvement goes straight to the bottom line.

But as with an iceberg, what matters most lies below the surface. Over the past 20-plus years, SmartWay has saved the U.S. approximately 19 days of oil and about 13 days of CO2 emissions.

While the U.S. leads the world in oil consumption at 21 million barrels per day,

China and the European Union together consume over 26 million barrels per day.

While the U.S. emits about 4.8 billion metric tons of CO2 annually, China’s fossil-fuel CO2 emissions are about 12 billion metric tons annually. SmartWay is doing its part to reduce the dependency on oil and lower emissions, but it is not having a significant impact on the domestic or global landscape.

Just over 10 years ago, I said that SmartWay was more about marketing.

The trucking industry has been a primary target of environmental activists for as long as I can remember, so participating in SmartWay isn’t really optional. It’s better to say you’re doing something as opposed to nothing, and SmartWay partners can definitely say they’re doing something. The overall impact is an afterthought because it’s all about image in today’s world.

The EPA boasts that nearly 4,000 companies and organizations participate in SmartWay, with over 200 major industry associations, non-governmental organizations, states, localities, and professional trade groups participating as SmartWay Affiliates. The EPA names Excellence Awardees each year; over the past 15 years, 314 partners have been recognized, and 151 have received multiple awards.

Low rolling resistance (LRR) tires are a significant component of SmartWay, and the EPA has a list of verified tires and retreads. When I wrote about LRR tires back in October 2015, there were almost 1,000 tires on the verified list and no retreads. Today, 320 manufacturers offer 874 steer, drive, and trailer tires, encompassing 3,000-plus tread designs.

Retreads are now part of the picture, with 16 manufacturers represented and about 100 tread designs. It’s not an exclusive club.

In 2015, I suggested that the bar for LRR tires might be too low, making it too easy for offshore manufacturers to have their tires verified. I also suggested that someone audit the verified list to ensure that all 320 manufacturers are meeting the EPA-established LRR target values. Based on some of the names on the current verified list, I suspect little has changed over the past 10 years.

While SmartWay may be a marketing tool to keep the climate change lobby at bay, the introduction of true LRR tires appears to have had a positive impact on fuel economy. Fleets are unlikely to track how many barrels of oil they save annually, but they do track miles per gallon, and a 3% improvement goes directly to the bottom line.

Tire companies sell LRR tires and retreads because the math works. Just because a tire is on the SmartWay-verified list does not mean it will translate into actual savings. I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: Math sells truck tires with or without SmartWay verification.

The trucking industry and the environment benefit from more efficient tires and retreads. While the overall climate impact may be minimal, cost savings have economic benefits that impact everyone. In 2004, the average diesel price was $1.81 per gallon. By 2008, it skyrocketed to $3.80. Just five years ago, the price was $2.55; last year, it was $3.66.

Without SmartWay, I’m fairly certain the truck tire manufacturers would have still explored the LRR path because fuel will always be the number one operating expense, and the math always wins. FO

Kevin Rohlwing | krohlwing@tireindustry.org Kevin Rohlwing is the chief technical officer for the Tire Industry Association. He has more than 40 years of experience in the tire industry and has created programs to help train more than 220,000 technicians.

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Cargo security the risk of unauthorized load transfers and loss of shipment visibility.

Lytx Photo: Geotab

Geotab

The Geotab GO Anywhere asset tracker provides fleets with the real-time visibility needed to secure cargo and equipment. The ruggedized, battery-powered device allows managers to track trailers, containers, and power equipment on the same Unified MyGeotab platform used for vehicles. To combat theft, GO Anywhere features advanced geofencing capabilities. Fleet managers can define secure boundaries and receive instant notifications the moment an asset exits a designated area, enabling immediate response. The unit is designed with a long-lasting battery and compact footprint to eliminate visibility gaps for non-powered assets.

Highway

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Highway’s Trusted Freight Exchange (TFX) is a secure digital freight exchange built exclusively for verified carriers and vetted brokers. TFX aims to remove conditions that enable fraud and double brokering by restricting participation to verified entities, reducing exposure to bad actors common on open load boards. The platform ensures every load is real to eliminate “ghost loads” and bait-and-switch tactics. Additionally, direct booking through the broker’s TMS removes intermediaries, lowering

The Lytx Surfsight AI-14 is a dashcam that delivers real-time visibility inside and outside the vehicle, helping fleets protect cargo and reduce theft risk. Built on machine vision and AI, the AI-14 powers an integrated video telematics system with cloud connectivity for live video and event Photo: Lytx clips. Security features include tamper-resistant design, passenger limit alerts, and support for third-party events, such as cargo-door sensors or emergency buttons.

Upcoming “Driver Change” and “Unfamiliar Driver” alerts will help fleets verify driver identity and flag potential policy risks.

Motive

Motive has launched AI Omnicam Timelapse, a capability that helps fleet managers secure cargo by reviewing hours of video in minutes. Available across Motive AI Omnicam and AI Dashcam, the feature enables high-speed video playback (60x) across all cameras on a vehicle. This allows users to spot theft, unauthorized access, or suspicious activity without watching footage in real time. Users can select a 5- to 60-minute window, which Motive automatically stitches together for rapid review, improving investigation efficiency for events with long dwell times.

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Phillips Connect

CargoVision from Phillips Connect addresses the “blind spot” of what occurs inside a trailer during transport.

By combining interior cameras and sensors, CargoVision provides visibility into door activity, cargo presence, and interior conditions. The system confirms when a trailer is accessed, whether cargo presence or available space has changed unexpectedly, and if conditions inside the trailer shift while in transit or staged in a yard. This interior data helps security teams identify potential theft or compromised loads earlier than perimeter data alone.

Road Ready

Road Ready’s cargo security solutions utilize modular, scalable sensors to provide untethered visibility.

The wireless door and cargo sensors provide Photo: Road Ready instant breach alerts and GPS-stamped open/close events. These actionable insights are designed to help fleets prevent cargo theft and monitor load status efficiently.

Samsara

Samsara’s Incident Center is a unified dashboard that combines real-time alerting, investigation tools, and resolution workflows. The system helps teams visualize risks ranging from physical security threats to GPS jamming and SOS triggers. When security risks or cargo theft are detected, fleet operators are Photo: Motive

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load-status insights. When paired with Solera’s door sensors and GPS tracking, IntelliScan ProView detects door openings and identifies unexpected cargo movement. Time-stamped interior images captured from the rear of the trailer provide visual confirmation of security breaches. The unit is wireless and solar-powered for continuous operation.

notified with contextual data, including live GPS positioning, dashcam footage, and vehicle diagnostics. This centralized view allows safety personnel to dispatch immediate assistance and investigate the root causes from a single interface.

Solera

IntelliScan ProView by Solera Fleet Solutions delivers real-time visibility into trailer activity using volumetric sensing, visual imaging, and machine learning technology. The system detects loading and unloading events and provides

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Verisk’s CargoNet RouteScore helps fleets and shippers assess theft risk along U.S. and Canadian routes before a trip begins. Powered by historical cargo theft data, RouteScore assigns a risk score from 1 to 100 based on factors such as commodity type, cargo value, origin/destination, haul length, and truck stop theft history. Available as an API for TMS integration or as a standalone interface, the tool delivers insights to help optimize routing and implement security measures for high-risk loads. FO

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Where will tech take us in 2026?

Will AI move from ChatGPT to task management? Are EVs dead yet?

Why do experts predict a big year for predictive maintenance?

Trucking industry leaders share their predictions.

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dvanced technology continues to create more ways for fleets to improve their operations. But it can be difficult to keep up with what works best now, what will work better soon, and what still needs improvements before it catches on and proves a return on investment.

AI (artificial intelligence) has dominated the trucking tech industry since 2024, and experts predict that trend will continue. On the other hand, electric vehicles (EVs), which had industry momentum a few years ago, have seemed to falter. Could 2026 see another wave of adoption? And something that crippled business decision-making in 2025—tariffs—will likely impact businesses in 2026.

AI and electric vehicles, each a different aspect of transportation technology, could see growth this year, while tariffs

by Jade Brasher

are expected to push fleets to rely more heavily on technology to save money.

FleetOwner spoke with multiple experts and seasoned transportation gurus to find out what fleets might expect in the coming year.

AI task management

AI and machine learning (ML) have been around for decades, but they exploded in late 2023 with the public launch of ChatGPT. Since then, countless articles have been written about how to optimize operations using the technology.

In 2024 and 2025, every transportation technology conference prominently featured, debuted, or educated attendees on AI use cases. Needless to say, AI and ML are here to stay.

Neil Cawse, founder and CEO of Canada-based transportation technology company Geotab, believes that this

year, “AI is going to run operations, not just conversations.”

“AI is going to move from the world of ChatGPT—asking a question about my health or getting it to summarize a document for me or asking advice on a proposal—to being implemented as part of the business processes that run through the organization,” Cawse said during a media roundtable in December 2025.

Cawse’s specific prediction is that companies will employ and train AI agents to perform real-world tasks that simplify and speed up operations that are easily automated. These operations could be in accounting, customer requests, and more.

While AI agents should excel at easily automated tasks, they do pose a risk. AI hallucinations, or AI outputs that use incorrect or false data, are common. One

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study found different AI models to have hallucination rates from 37 to 94%.

With this in mind, Cawse predicts that companies will initially use AI agents in human-verifiable operations and, over time, improve upon AI agent training to enable them to support operations across other parts of the business.

At its core, preventing AI hallucinations is a form of accountability for AI users, which Ron Thomas, chief revenue officer at AI translation company Smartcat, said will be a theme for 2026.

And accountability with AI spans from AI results to its return on investment.

“Across executive conversations, the tone around AI has shifted from optimism to accountability,” Thomas said in a recent “Smartcat 2026 Predictions” release. “Leaders are now evaluating AI with the same standards they apply to revenue systems, expansion strategy, and operating costs … AI is being judged less on promise and more on

performance, and that shift will define how organizations invest in it.”

AI will also continue to grow in transportation through fraud prevention.

Wex, a commerce platform that specializes in fleet payment management across a spectrum of large and small as well as light-duty to heavy-duty fleets, sees attempted fraud on a regular basis.

Wex looks at fraud in two ways: first-party fraud and third-party fraud.

First-party fraud is the “misuse of the privileges to purchase things that the company is paying for,” Brian Fournier, Wex SVP and GM of Fleet and Mobility, told FleetOwner. Think of this as using a company fuel card to purchase fuel for a personal vehicle. Third-party fraud is performed by bad actors via card skimming or using a false identity to create fraudulent accounts.

“At some point along the journey, probably one in five customers experience some sort of fraud,” Fournier said.

While artificial intelligence increases the ease of fraudulent behaviors from bad actors, AI can also help prevent fraud and detect it more quickly. For example, Wex has used artificial intelligence to monitor fleet payments for years. It’s helped the company identify patterns in behavioral trends that are often linked to fraud, which allows them to resolve attempted fraud more easily.

“As you have friction or disruption, then your cost savings goes away,” Fournier said. “Our ability to identify trends through our AI and machine-learning capabilities [and] bring them to our customers quickly so that they can approve or disprove these transactions to protect our customers’ interest [allows them to] continue the day.”

EV prices will fall

Electric vehicles were the hottest topic in the industry a few years ago, but in 2025, the mood shifted. This past year saw a

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TECHNOLOGY FEATURE presidential administration that sought to end the “electric vehicle mandate” and chose not to renew federal EV incentives. Over the past 18 months, several EV-only OEMs went out of business, while some automakers discontinued or decreased EV programs. Is the EV era over before it could begin.

Yet, this environment could be what’s needed to push OEMs to improve their EV products and offer them at prices that make sense for commercial operations—at least for light-duty EVs. Jay Collins, SVP and GM of Energy Transition at Wex, predicts we’ll begin to see that shift this year.

“The first wave of EVs was driven by sustainability, and we believe the next wave will be driven by total cost of ownership,” Collins told FleetOwner. If the battery alone accounts for 30 to 40% of the total cost of the EV, according to the Environmental Defense Fund, “and you’ve watched battery prices go from about $153 a kilowatt-hour a few years ago down to the low $80s today … as that occurs, the major cost of the vehicle (the battery) gets more powerful and less expensive.”

Potentially, this could lead to EVs reaching price parity with internal combustion engines (ICE) within the year and possibly even costing a third less than ICE in 2027, Collins predicts. But it’s going to take some OEM retooling to make this happen.

First-generation light-duty EVs largely focused on the luxury buyer, but fleet leaders are “not looking for all the bells and whistles,” Collins said. “They’re looking for a vehicle that meets its duty cycles—fit for purpose. And ‘fit for purpose’ has a pretty specific price point.”

Last August, Ford announced its plan to produce an all-electric four-door midsize pickup truck with a sticker price “around $30,000,” available in 2027.

Collins believes EVs with a similar price point will usher in the next wave of electric vehicle adoption.

EVs’ price declines are further fueled by stiff competition, especially from

Chinese electric automakers. While Chinese EV brands aren’t widely sold in the U.S., American automakers and foreign automakers that sell in the U.S. compete with these brands in other parts of the globe.

If these OEMs “are forced to figure out how to produce these vehicles cheaper for their other markets, why wouldn’t they bring that to the U.S.?”

Collins asked.

“AI is going to move

from the world of ChatGPT ... to being implemented as part of the business processes that run through the organization.”

– Neil Cawse, Geotab CEO

Rise of predictive maintenance

Tariffs dominated headlines in 2025.

The constant “will they, won’t they” of implementation and the uncertainty they caused were palpable within the transportation industry. Wex’s Fournier predicts the effects of tariffs will linger into 2026 as well, primarily with capital expenditures—including vehicle acquisitions.

In 2024, industry players anticipated 2025 and 2026 would be a busy year for truck orders, expecting fleets to pull purchases forward to avoid the premium expected on model-year 2027 trucks that will comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s regulations.

That prediction never came to fruition because of a lagging economy and the anticipation that the regulation could be changed under the new administration.

While the EPA has announced the emissions portion of the regulation will stand, without much economic

improvement, Fournier doesn’t expect the big “prebuy” to take off. Instead, he believes the industry will see some equipment purchases, but many fleets will delay procurement and rely on predictive maintenance technology to prolong the life of their current assets.

Some will want to invest “in preventive maintenance differently to make sure that they’re maintaining vehicles … and make sure that the total cost of ownership is at the highest point, meaning that it’s the most efficient way to use an asset,” Fournier explained.

Predictive maintenance platform Uptake has already seen the effects of this in 2025. Company data shows that the median age of trucks on the platform increased by approximately one year between 2024 and 2025, reflecting fewer newer trucks added to its platform. Additionally, the percentage of trucks on the platform that are 10 years or older grew 20%; the percentage of younger trucks, from current model year to two years, decreased by 40%.

“These older trucks are resulting in more maintenance-related issues,” Adam McElhinney, Uptake CEO, told FleetOwner. “Based on internal data, a five-year-old truck will have 60% more emissions-related issues than a truck that is less than one year old. More tariffs means older trucks, older trucks means more maintenance-related downtime, and more maintenance-related downtime means that predictive maintenance is more important.”

A forward-thinking fleet

While these are all only predictions, here’s what’s certain: AI will continue to expand in the workplace; the MY 2027 emissions standards for heavyduty trucks have been set; and while EVs have lost much of their momentum, not everyone has pulled the plug.

Without a crystal ball, it’s impossible to know how much these emerging technologies will impact trucking operations, but planning and looking ahead can set fleets apart from their competition. FO

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PRIVATE FLEETS

by Gary Petty

Ex-cop turns fleet safety enforcer How a state trooper found her future in trucking PAMELA MARTIN, CTP, joined Medtrans as a Northeast regional safety manager in March 2021 and attended her first NPTC Annual Conference in April. A few years later, she enrolled in the Private Fleet Management Institute (PFMI) and earned her Certified Transportation Professional designation with the CTP Class of 2023.

Photos: Pamela Martin

“ As a state trooper, I

had to size up situations quickly with ‘I can read you’ eye contact and gut instinct. This experience is helpful to me even today in denying accident claims my eyes and gut tell me are bogus.

– Pamela Martin, CTP

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“There is great business camaraderie,” Martin said. “PFMI enabled me to learn so much from top experts. The CTP program pays for itself in knowledge and connections. Just coming to conferences every year has done more than anything for my professional growth learning from others in managing accident claims. I can email anyone I meet. Networking is phenomenal.”

Because of her background in court

depositions, law enforcement, and vehicle accident investigation, Martin’s safety management role at Medtrans focused on accidents from the start.

In January 2025, she was officially named claims and litigation manager to help mitigate accident claims and litigation costs. In January 2026, she was selected as an expert fleet practitioner faculty member of NPTC’s Private Fleet Management Institute, conducting sessions on effective communication strategies and onboarding and in-service training and coaching.

Martin brings passion and impressive knowledge to her work. She has been a featured speaker at both the 2025 NPTC Annual Conference and Exhibition and the 2025 National Safety Conference on the subject of Strategies to Mitigate Against Nuclear Verdicts. In her talks, she highlights the scourge of nuclear verdicts in the trucking industry. She emphasizes proactive steps fleets need to take in risk management and safety protocols to prevent your truck from being “a piggy bank with 18 wheels.”

Martin is a mother of six grown children, a retired Delaware State Police state trooper with 20 years of service, a former commercial vehicle accident investigator, and a former school bus company safety official.

Raised in Delaware, Martin attended Padua Academy, an all-girls Catholic preparatory school in Wilmington, where she competed in volleyball, ran track, and played clarinet in the marching band.

After graduation, she enrolled in Goldey-Beacom College for a two-year program in court stenography. While a student, she interned as a court reporter at the Delaware State Courthouse in Wilmington, working with civil and

criminal litigators, taking depositions in shorthand. This was not her first exposure to the law.

“I always wanted to be a cop. When I was growing up, my parents argued and fought a lot. Cops were constantly showing up at our house to settle domestic disputes, as they were called. I admired the authoritative presence and courage of state troopers and could see myself one day wearing the blue and gold uniform. After college, I got accepted to the state police academy.

“This being the late ’80s, men were not happy with me as a future state trooper. In academy training, instructors put me up against the largest guy in the class, fighting three-minute drills in the boxing ring. Maybe they thought this might make me quit. I was determined to stand my ground and take a punch.

It earned respect and gave me a taste of the ‘raw side’ of duty I knew I would face in the field.”

Martin spent 10 years on road patrol, mostly alone. “We had only radios in our cars with no cells or laptop computers. I was taught in the police academy to know who is conning me, who is the fraud, who is outright lying, and who will hurt or kill me if given half a chance.

“I have been in numerous fistfights, stabbed in the chest, had my nose broken, and my arm broken,” she continued. “Often with no available backup, as a state trooper, I had to size up situations quickly with ... gut instinct. This experience is helpful to me even today in denying accident claims that my eyes and gut tell me are bogus.” FO Gary Petty | gpetty@nptc.org

Gary Petty has more than 30 years of experience as CEO of national trade associations in the trucking industry. He has been the president and CEO of the National Private Truck Council since 2001.

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PERSPECTIVES FLEET PROFILE

Just-in-time solutions

Jayco Manufacturing leverages its fleet for customers and growth

by Seth Skydel

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ou may not have heard of Jayco Manufacturing, but there’s a good chance that some of the things used every day—from seat belts on airplanes to escalators, elevators, and HVAC systems —rely on the parts it makes. Headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, Jayco has experienced steady growth, and for Kevin Maynard, its founder and president, a key element of that success has been the company’s ability to maintain a cost-effective and efficient fleet.

“Our transportation department started with a customer located 90 miles from our plant who required deliveries of our products twice daily, five days a week,” Maynard said. “They had tried to find a carrier that could guarantee two loads each day at specific times. We even tried to find someone, but there wasn’t a reliable solution, so we bought a truck and made it happen.”

By adding customer deliveries, Jayco broadened its service capabilities. “The ability to deliver with our own trucks is part of what separates our company from our competitors,” Maynard said.

“So many of our customers are just-intime—they need our products at specific times and windows.”

Today, the Jayco fleet hauls products to customers from its Texas and South Carolina manufacturing facilities and returns with empty bins. Over the years, the company’s transportation department has expanded.

“We will pick up four or five deliveries along the route from our customers’ vendors and deliver to their production sites,” Maynard explained. “We’re also using our trucks to shuttle fabricated parts to finishing plants.”

In some cases, the Jayco fleet backhauls and handles freight for other companies. In South Carolina, for example, the company operates a 3PL warehouse

Jayco Manufacturing has seen consistent growth, driven in part by its ability to efficiently and cost-effectively manage its fleet. Photo: Jayco Manufacturing

where it receives and delivers loads for customers from its other vendors.

“That activity is mainly about offsetting our transportation costs,” Maynard said. “The total cost of ownership equation for a private fleet is different than that for a for-hire or dedicated contract carrier. Our main mission is to service our customers, while making a small profit helps ensure we can cover our costs.”

Cost control was also the primary reason Jayco moved from owning trucks to full-service leasing with PacLease. In the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, the company operates two Peterbilt Model 579 day cabs and two Peterbilt medium-duty Model 536 box trucks. It recently onboarded a Model 579 day cab in its South Carolina plant.

Maynard noted that with company-owned trucks, reliability issues and breakdowns meant frequent scrambling to rent trucks to keep up with deliveries, along with high costs.

“Leasing has made our operation more cost-effective and less stressful,” he said. “We know our costs and can budget, and we have the support we need to handle maintenance and repairs, and if there ever is a need for a loaner.”

The Peterbilt 579s in the Jayco fleet are spec’d with full Paccar powertrains, including Paccar MX-13 engines rated at

455 hp, Paccar TX-12 automated transmissions, and Paccar DX-40 rear axles.

The medium-duty Peterbilts feature a 260-hp Paccar PX-7 engine and 8-speed Paccar TX-8 automatic transmission.

When spec’ing the Peterbilts, Maynard had Jayco’s senior driver, an employee for more than 20 years, work with PacLease to select components and the powertrain.

“Our drivers know our routes, the weights we haul, and other needs, so it was essential to have our lead driver involved in the process,” he said. “The end result is trucks that our drivers like and that make our operation efficient.

“Operating our own fleet shows our commitment to customer service,” Maynard added. “It also makes us a more valuable partner for our customers. The fleet has also been one of the key reasons we’ve been able to manage our growth.”

Founded by Maynard in 1998, Jayco is thriving. Two manufacturing facilities have been significantly expanded over the years. In just the past seven years, it has achieved 150% sales growth, from $16 million in 2018 to $40 million by the end of the 2025 fiscal year.

Today, Jayco continues to produce components for everyday products that consumers rely on. In turn, the company relies on its transportation department and fleet to make that happen. FO

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One side of the trailer depicts George Washington, the Civil War, Reconstruction, World War I, the Great Depression, the Vietnam War, the moon landing, and 9/11.

Photos: Taylor Ireland | HTI Hall Trucking Express

Hall Trucking Express in Ohio marks America’s 250th anniversary with a trailer showcasing historical moments.

by Jade Brasher

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his year, America will celebrate its 250th anniversary as a nation, and the party has already begun.

HTI Hall Trucking Express in Findlay, Ohio, will mark the nation’s 250th birthday with a rolling reminder of the country’s history with a vinyl wrap on one of its trailers showing a timeline of America from 1776 to 2026.

The idea came from Taylor Ireland, a member of HTI’s operations team, in 2024. She attended Findlay’s historical museum with a group of local company leaders, where they were challenged to find ways to contribute to the town’s celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial.

“Within seconds, it hit me,” Ireland told FleetOwner. “I’m going to tell America’s story in a timeline form on the trailer.” The idea was easy to sell to HTI’s owner, Jeff Hall, a U.S. Army veteran and, as Ireland describes, a strong supporter of “anything red, white, and blue.”

The trailer depicts different images of American history on both sides. While America’s history is shorter than many others, that didn’t make deciding upon which historical moments to memorialize any easier, Ireland said.

One side of the trailer showcases an image of George Washington and scenes of the Revolutionary War. The other side

shows the Declaration of Independence.

Moving across the timeline, either side of the trailer showcases different wars, Reconstruction, the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, Martin Luther King Jr., and the moon landing.

Though HTI’s America 250 trailer will run operational routes, Ireland has a bigger vision. In fact, the way the timeline on the trailer reads—from right to left on one side and left to right on the other— was designed specifically for parades, allowing spectators from both sides of the street to easily understand.

While there are no parades on the America 250 trailer’s calendar (yet!), just recently, the trailer was featured at a local college event, where attendees were able to take pictures with the trailer and learn the story behind it.

It’s worth noting that HTI’s America 250 trailer does not feature the HTI logo.

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“If somebody wants to use it or maybe take it somewhere,” Ireland said, “we’re

The other side of the trailer depicts 9/11, Martin Luther King Jr., the Vietnam War, World War I, the Industrial Revolution and women’s suffrage, the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, and depictions of the Revolutionary War.

all for it! I mean, the goal is that it gets out there and does a little more than just haul food.”

According to Ireland, the possibilities with this trailer are endless.

“My hope and prayer is that [the trailer] helps move people the way it’s moved me and moved our company,” Ireland said. “In such a divided country we live in right now, the hope would be that maybe it could bring us together, even if it’s just one person at a time.”

Those in the Midwest and Northeast have the best chance of seeing the America 250 trailer en route to deliveries. The trailer also has an Instagram account, TheAmerica250Trailer, for those interested in following its journey. FO

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