American Truckers Have Stopped Hauling Target and Costco Loads in 2026 - Here's Why

American Truckers Have Stopped Hauling Target and Costco Loads in 2026 - Here's Why American truckers are quietly refusing loads from two of the biggest retailers in the country — and it's not a boycott, it's math. In 2026, independent drivers and small fleets have started steering clear of Target and Costco pickups after getting burned by hours of unpaid dock time, missed appointment windows, and detention pay that never actually gets collected. This video breaks down exactly why it's happening now, how dispatchers are pricing the risk into every load before it's even booked, and what it means for the future of retail freight in America. We go inside the real numbers: soft freight rates, rising insurance and fuel costs, the private fleet boom at Target, Dollar General, and Walmart, and the FMCSA's new detention pilot program. You'll hear what it's actually like sitting outside a Target distribution center for six unpaid hours, and why a Costco appointment missed by fifteen minutes can cost a driver an entire week. If you're in trucking, logistics, or just curious about what's really happening behind America's supply chain right now, this one's for you. Drop a comment and let me know which distribution centers you've learned to avoid. 👍 Like this video if it helped. 🔔 Subscribe for more trucking industry breakdowns every week. trucking, truck drivers, American truckers, trucking industry, trucking news 2026, Target distribution center, Costco distribution center, detention pay, owner operator trucking, trucking load board, freight rates 2026, supply chain trucking, trucker life, dispatcher trucking, semi truck driver, OTR trucking, trucking documentary, CDL truck driver, retail supply chain, trucking industry secrets, Target trucking, Costco trucking, truck stop life, dry van trucking, reefer trucking, logistics 2026, trucking economy, FMCSA rules, trucker detention time, trucking industry explained