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Old Dominion Freight Line plans to develop a $10 million service center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which will be equipped with 40 loading doors. The project received permits in May and was designed by Mollenkopf Design Group of Tennessee. The company also raised its full-year capital expenditure outlook to approximately $380 million, with $180 million allocated for real estate and service center expansion.

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) released the 2026-27 WIT Index on August 27, showing that the share of women in the trucking industry workforce has remained largely flat, with nearly one in ten holding professional driving roles. Small carriers have the highest proportion of female CDL holders (12.5%), while large companies (with over 5,000 employees) stand at only 7%. In leadership, women hold 31%, 37.5%, and 29% of C-suite executive, supervisor, and board seat positions, respectively.

YMX Logistics announced the expansion of its Yard Operating System (YMX OS), introducing autonomous yard operations with embedded YMS, automated data capture, AI-powered digital twin, EV integration, and autonomous yard trucks. A new performance-aligned pricing model replaces traditional labor/equipment/hourly structures. Early deployment at a top-five U.S. grocery retailer's distribution center cut fleet requirements, improved throughput and safety, and reduced fuel, emissions, and costs; program expanded to nine additional facilities within six months. YMX will showcase at MODEX 2026 booth #A518.

A securities filing submitted by FedEx Freight on September 2 shows that the company has dismissed Executive Vice President and Chief Professional Services and Commercial Officer Michael Lyons after an internal investigation determined he violated the code of conduct. His responsibilities will be temporarily shared among other executives while the company seeks a successor.

California lawmakers passed SB 1213 last month, requiring original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) receiving state incentives to provide the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) when selling zero-emission and near-zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in California. The bill has been sent to Governor Newsom for signing.

Fleet repair platform ServiceUp announced on April 15, 2026, its expansion to Class 4-8 vehicles, unifying repair management for light, medium, and heavy vehicles. New features include centralized repair management, repair shop network, estimate auditing, and operational visibility, aimed at reducing downtime and improving predictability.

Inka Group, Inc., a trucking and logistics company based in Illinois, announces a new phase of strategic growth, with key initiatives including the deployment of a new Transportation Management System (TMS), fleet equipment upgrades, and enhanced driver support programs. The company states that these investments aim to improve efficiency across all supply chain segments and strengthen its market position in safety, compliance, and long-term capacity assurance.

Spotter AI announces the launch of the FuelSeek feature in Spotter TMS, which recommends more efficient fueling stations for fleets during dispatch based on real-time fuel prices and savings opportunities, aiming to reduce fuel costs, one of the largest operating expenses. The feature is now available to Spotter TMS users.

Spot Edge Trucking has expanded its fleet, routes, and TMS technology, offering drivers higher earning potential and enhanced support across all 48 states.

Penske Logistics officially released the Supply Chain Insight platform. Built on Microsoft Azure and Snowflake, the platform integrates transportation, warehousing, and third-party system data to provide end-to-end visibility, performance intelligence, and AI-driven decision support, addressing challenges such as rising fuel costs and regulatory changes.

YMX Logistics announced that it has received the 2026 ACT Expo Fleet Award (Non-Road Fleet Category), recognizing its leadership in electric yard operations. Over the past year, the company significantly expanded its deployment of electric yard trucks, covering California, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia, Texas, and Maryland. Since 2024, YMX has integrated electric tractors into production environments and enhanced operational efficiency through the Yard Operating System. Company executive Matt Yearling noted that electrification alone does not guarantee operational improvements; the key lies in the execution model surrounding the assets.

Liberty Truck Tires, a commercial truck and trailer tire provider at 1839 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053, is reinforcing its support for fleets, owner-operators, and trucking businesses in the Philadelphia region. The company offers fast tire replacement, mobile installation, wholesale and retail tire options, and has earned a 5.0 Google rating for professional service and reliability.