Connor D. Wolf

American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello warned that trucking faces headwinds even as supply contractions drove first-quarter gains.

Omdia Automotive found that Classes 4-7 retail truck sales decreased 18.5% to 15,293 from 18,754 units reported during the

U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell below the prior-year level as buyers continued to wait for a more sustained freight market recovery in April.

The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index was unchanged from the prior month at 117.8. The index also was 3.5% above where it was during April 2025. During the first four months of the year, tonnage was up 2.6% compared with the same period in 2025.

ACT and FTR Data Show Resilience Despite Typical Spring Slowdown Preliminary net data from ACT Research showed orders rose 126% year over year to 19,400 units. (Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.)

Electraax features a fully integrated electric powertrain that combines a lightweight axle, single-speed gearbox, motor and inverter into one modular design to maximize efficiency. Hendrickson developed the design alongside Driventic, which also provided the electric drive system to add an efficient motor with a power-dense inverter to extend peak torque.

Motor carriers operating across North America recently faced heightened scrutiny over logging driver hours and cargo securement during the 2026 International Roadcheck safety enforcement blitz.

Nearshoring has further evolved supply chains this year even as tariffs and geopolitical risks have complicated the process.

The largest U.S. containerports are adapting to a volatile geopolitical situation that is reshaping global supply chains and altering freight movement both internationally and domestically.