October 1, 2026 – Hardy Heavy

Has Trucking Employment Finally Bottomed Out? What a Shifting Labor Market Means for Fleets and Drivers

Posted on October 1, 2026

After years of contraction, volatility, and margin compression, the freight labor market is showing faint but welcome signs of stability. According to recent Department of Labor data, the trucking industry added nearly 5,000 jobs in August. Marking...

Pushed to the Brink: How Soaring Diesel Prices Are Threatening Small Trucking Operations

Posted on October 1, 2026

Across every corner of the country, the trucking industry has moved far beyond simple sticker shock at the pump. With diesel prices surging past historic thresholds, independent operators and small-business carriers are facing an existential...