Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dipped slightly on June 29, 2026, after recent attacks on ships raised safety concerns among tanker owners, even as U.S.-assisted navigation remained uninterrupted. While vessels continued crossing the strategic waterway, fewer ships broadcast…
U.S. online retail spending surged to $26.4 billion during Amazon’s four-day Prime Day event, according to Adobe data, marking a 9.3% increase from last year’s July sale. The total narrowly exceeded Adobe’s prior estimate of $26.3 billion and reflected broader…
The PrePass Mile Marker 2026: The National Bypass Impact Index reveals that a single bypass method is not enough for fleets to maximize their savings. Using only one bypass method means fleets miss chances to skip weigh stations, resulting in…
GE Aerospace’s GE9X is the largest and most powerful commercial jet engine ever built, with a fan diameter of 134 inches—nearly the width of a Boeing 737 fuselage—and a thrust output of up to 134,300 pounds. Designed exclusively for the…
Spirit Airlines, once the fastest-growing airline in America, has ceased operations after a series of events triggered by both the Biden and Trump administrations. In 2014, Spirit was adding planes to its fleet, new routes to its itineraries, and committing…
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…