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January 1, 2027
Resolves YES if JB Hunt, Knight-Swift, Werner, Schneider, Landstar, Old Dominion, XPO, Saia, ArcBest, or TFI International announces a deal valued at $1B or more. Resolves NO otherwise. Source: Company press releases, SEC 8-K filings, or major trade press (Transport Topics, CCJ).
Will any top-10 North American trucking company (by revenue) announce a merger, acquisition, or be acquired in a deal valued at $1 billion or more in 2026? Depressed carrier valuations and capacity contraction create ideal M&A conditions. No major >$1B trucking M&A occurred in 2024-2025 despite widespread predictions—will 2026 finally see consolidation?