Japanese automotive components giant Sumitomo Riko is opening a dedicated research and development facility in India to help local automakers meet the demands of vehicle electrification and tightening emissions rules. The new subsidiary, SumiRiko Research & Development India Pvt. Ltd.,…
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has decided to uphold existing anti-dumping and countervailing duties on passenger vehicle and light-truck (PC/LT) tires imported from China after a five-year sunset review. In a 23 June ruling, the commission concluded that lifting…
The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) has painted a mixed picture for the global natural rubber (NR) market, forecasting both price appreciation opportunities and heightened volatility in the coming months. In its May monthly review, the ANRPC cited…
The U.S. trucking market has flipped to a carrier-led recovery after nearly four years of depressed freight rates, with spot and contract rates climbing sharply. The rebound is driven by shrinking capacity—not rising freight demand—due to stricter federal enforcement on…
North America’s largest for-hire trucking companies are finally emerging from a nearly four-year freight market slump, according to Transport Topics’ 2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list. The rankings, based on 2025 revenue, still reflect last year’s challenging conditions, but industry…
North American trucking’s 2025 performance delivered a stark contrast across sectors, with less-than-truckload (LTL) and refrigerated fleets bearing the brunt of weak demand and excess capacity while package delivery, flatbed, and some tank carriers posted gains. The mixed results reflect…
Large for-hire trucking carriers report a gradual but uneven recovery in the freight market during 2026, with rising volumes and rates signaling an end to a prolonged downturn. The rebound remains largely supply-driven, driven by tightening capacity, higher costs, and…
North America’s largest carriers are prioritizing AI, safety technologies, and connected systems to improve efficiency and decision-making, according to Transport Topics’ Top 100 For-Hire Carriers survey. Carriers are emphasizing AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, and in-cab safety systems to deliver measurable…
A recent survey of for-hire motor carriers found that diesel will remain the primary fuel for the trucking industry in the foreseeable future. Despite shifting emissions policies and growing interest in alternative powertrains, carriers cited cost, range limitations, infrastructure gaps,…
Two Republican U.S. representatives have introduced legislation aimed at preventing foreign actors from altering electronic logging device (ELD) records used by American truck drivers. The GHOSTRUCK Act (H.R. 93969), introduced on June 18 by Reps. Dave Taylor of Ohio and…