ArcBest beat expectations for the third quarter but flagged significant margin deterioration in its asset-based unit in the fourth quarter.
DP World is putting its vast global network to work in the United States finding resilient solutions to today’s evolving supply chain.
Non-domiciled CDL restrictions placing war refugees into crisis mode, Ukrainian drivers tell FMCSA.
The Teamsters union plans to file a grievance against UPS over the use of non-union drivers by a UPS e-commerce subsidiary, FreightWaves has learned.
Supply chain executives are bracing for higher transportation prices, according to a monthly sentiment survey.
TFI’s positive outlook amid revenue challenges with a focus on LTL operations and future growth.
Uber Freight revenue remained flat in the third-quarter as the company’s mobility and delivery units powered profits and growth.
A new global report from Samsara paints a vivid picture of how artificial intelligence is reshaping fleet safety, and how quickly the results are taking hold. The Samsara Safety Report: Benchmarking the Future of Safety is the company’s first large-scale analysis of real-world outcomes, drawing on data from more than 2,600 fleets, 20 trillion annual […]
Federal judge halts CARB’s Clean Truck Partnership, impacting OEM compliance.
“The supply-demand balance may retrench in the coming months…”
AUSTIN–If you’re a red-blooded male who just got hired at LTL carrier Estes Express, and on your first day you go looking to find the company’s beautiful Director of Operations whose picture you saw on LinkedIn, here’s a news flash: she doesn’t work there. Not only that, she doesn’t exist, at least not by the […]
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Averitt expands San Antonio terminal to meet nearshoring demand; Blockades paralyze access to Mexico’s Port of Manzanillo; and Woojer taps Texas Logistic & Fulfillment for distribution operations.
Employee-owned companies Interstate Personnel Services and J&R Schugel agree to join forces.
Heartland Express saw some sequential improvement in operations in the third quarter but said truckload market fundamentals won’t improve until next year.
Australian logistics software company WiseTech has seen its stock plummet anew due to police raid.
Amazon has added a third freighter flight to Honolulu, paving the way for next-day parcel delivery and is carrying pineapples back to the U.S. mainland.
XPO once again reported significant margin improvement in the third quarter, despite a soft less-than-truckload market.
Werner officials said technology investments, retail alignment and industry enforcement trends are paving the way for a freight recovery.
Amazon reported third-quarter earnings of $180.2 billion in revenue, up 13% year over year.
A first look at TFI’s earnings.
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia guided to a fourth-quarter operating ratio that would equal its worst since the pandemic.
About 2,000 unionized delivery drivers accepted a buyout offer from UPS in the third quarter, according to an estimate by Satish Jindel, a long-time parcel shipping consultant and president of ShipMatrix. UPS CEO Carol Tomé said during Tuesday’s earnings briefing that the buyouts will cost the company $175 million. The Atlanta-based parcel logistics giant has […]
A wave of job cuts spanning logistics providers, packaging plants and manufacturers is impacting the supply chain entering 2026.
Shares of Schneider National sank on Thursday after it missed third-quarter expectations and lowered its full-year 2025 outlook.
Transportation Secretary said on Thursday that 7,248 truck drivers have been placed out of service for failing English proficiency tests.
Aurora’s Q3 review highlights over 100,000 driverless miles on Texas roads, a new El Paso freight lane and Phoenix expansion plans for 2026.
XPO beat third-quarter expectations as yield and operating efficiency initiatives offset a soft demand environment.
C.H. Robinson AI strategy enhances 2026 financial forecast, driving growth in logistics.
The financial performance of C.H. Robinson (NASDAQ: CHRW) continued to rip higher in the third quarter, with various levels of profitability and performance improved even as there was no sign of a market turnaround as measured by some of the company’s data. Wall Street, which already has made C.H. Robinson an investment darling–up about 30% […]
Explore NMFTA’s freight classification overhaul and its impact on LTL shipping efficiency.
DHL has moved to a bigger package distribution center just outside Manhattan, upgraded parcel handling technology and added a freighter aircraft service to Newark as part of strategic investment in the New York market.
Old Dominion Freight Line remains focused on yield management and controlling costs as it awaits a reprieve from tonnage declines.
OTR Solutions, the leader in logistics-focused back-office technology and financial solutions, today announced the launch of Truly Instant Funding, the industry’s most advanced factoring solution, giving carriers access to much needed liquidity within minutes of invoice upload, 24/7/365, to any bank account. Built to give carriers true financial control, this innovation marks a defining moment […]
UPS wants to outsource final-mile delivery of its two economy parcel services to the U.S. Post Service, which is better suited to make residential drops because of its lower cost structure.
Jay Tomasello has been appointed chief technology officer at Transflo, where he will lead AI and innovation strategies.
A heavy-duty truck hauling rocks collided with an Amtrak passenger train carrying 129 people near San Antonio on Tuesday.
The ‘driver shortage’ myth might finally die.
When adjusted for inflation, truck driver wages have grown 1.1% in 15 years.
Scout Freight is the newest logistics company to expand Freight Alley. The brokerage, with headquarters in Dalton, Georgia, and an office in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, was founded by logistics veterans Elliot Scott, George Yates and Matt Moore.
Nuvocargo’s acquisition of Mentum is aimed at benefiting shippers and carriers in the North American trade corridor.
Belt tightening and higher yields helped Old Dominion Freight Line limit margin degradation in the third quarter.
Truckload carrier Pamt Corp. booked its fourth consecutive net loss in the third quarter.
Truckload broker Landstar System called out some positive catalysts on its third-quarter call with analysts on Tuesday.
Most of the companies in our industry are being robbed by people using the equivalent of a ladder and basic tools.
The State of Freight for October found some reasons to be bullish.
With three recent acquisitions, DAT is seeking to redefine itself through the supply chain.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: New customs regulation could slow cross-border trade; Daye opens $300M manufacturing plant in Nuevo León; and US eases truck tariff burden for Mexico under new trade structure.
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal’s customized $180,000 Range Rover was stolen while enroute to Louisiana.
President Donald Trump halted trade talks with Canada after Ontario aired an ad featuring Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.
Yellow Corp. has entered agreements to sell four terminals for $6.1 million as its liquidation process nears its end.
Marten was overall profitable in the quarter but its Truckload segment lagged.
The trucking industry is is seeing tightening capacity and regulatory crackdowns that will likely to set the stage for a market recovery in 2026, Covenant CEO David Parker says.
Last-mile parcel carriers Veho, SpeedX and Gofo continued to build out their capabilities, either through geographic expansion, hiring top executives or partnering with other vendors.
DSV announced it will sell USA Truck, an Arkansas-based truckload carrier, as it does not align with the Danish freight forwarder’s asset-light business model.
First look at Ryder’s earnings shows minor revenue growth but improved profitability.
Trucker Path, the multi-service app that allows drivers and fleets a wide range of services on one platform, is getting into the insurance business. More accurately, Trucker Path is getting into the insurance agent business. Its new offering is called Trucker Path Insurance. And as Aaron Ealy, the general manager of Trucker Path Insurance noted, […]
Knight-Swift Transportation’s third-quarter results and fourth-quarter outlook came in light of expectations on Wednesday.
Covenant Logistics Group reported a 30% drop in third-quarter profit amid higher operating costs and weaker truckload utilization.
Factoring companies face payment delays in a weak freight market, impacting carriers’ margins.
Experts say AI and social-media markets are transforming how thieves target freight.
For the second time in the last two years, the transportation of bread will be the focus of a Supreme Court case involving the rights of the drivers who deliver those loaves and other baked goods. The case is also the second transportation-related case the Supreme Court has selected for review this term. It earlier […]
OOIDA wants Congress to eliminate CDL waivers and strengthen training standards, asserting that the trucking industry has a driver overcapacity problem, not a shortage.
DHL Express Canada has replaced its CEO as part of a routine reassignment of executives.
A Texas trucking CEO said English language enforcement varies from state-to-state, confusing drivers and exposing flaws in how the law is applied.
UPS is speeding up deployment of air conditioned vehicles by agreeing to install systems in existing vehicles after the Teamsters union complained of slow progress purchasing new vehicles with A/C.
By Satish Jindel (The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) In 2019, FedEx dropped Amazon as a customer for B2C parcels because the retailer was becoming a competitor, with its own last-mile delivery solution that mimicked FedEx Ground’s model for […]
Forward Air’s stock fell sharply on Monday following a report that it hasn’t yet received a satisfactory takeover offer.
Truckstop.com has launched the freight industry’s first load board exclusively for dry vans, aiming to provide an affordable edge for owner-operators and small fleets.
A regulatory green light for high-tech roadside safety beacons is seen as a breakthrough for the widespread commercial adoption of autonomous trucking.
Old Dominion Freight Line is the latest less-than-truckload carrier to implement a general rate increase ahead of schedule.
Every year, more than three billion tons of hazardous materials crisscross America’s highways. From explosives and flammable liquids to everyday items like batteries and bleach, these shipments are essential to keeping commerce moving. With winter approaching, HAZMAT carriers become more visible on the roads, reflecting seasonal demand. For many fleets, these loads promise higher pay, […]
Robinson announces its ‘Agentic Supply Chain.’
Auto Hauler Exchange was recently removed from the Central Dispatch platform.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Foreign trade zones gain traction as importers seek tariff relief; Exports drive Mexico’s surprise growth, but USMCA uncertainty clouds outlook; and Port of Victoria partners with Blue Energy on $1B nuclear power project.
Republican senators are employing a multi-bill strategy to force enactment of English-only CDL testing and immigration-related licensing restrictions.
The nuclear verdict against trailer maker Wabash National has been settled out of court In a recent filing with the SEC, Wabash (NYSE: WNC) said it had settled the Missouri case that when the verdict first came down last year left the trailer manufacturer looking at a judgement of more than $460 million. That initial […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed five electronic logging devices from its approved list as the agency steps up compliance oversight.
The United Kingdom’s postal operator, Royal Mail, is putting its multi-channel parcel shipping strategy into overdrive, offering more out-of-home delivery options.
New legislation in the Senate would vacate sentences for truck mechanics convicted of tampering with emissions controls and strip EPA’s authority over vehicle pollution rules.
The Trump administration’s pause on work visas for foreign truck drivers — combined with tighter ICE enforcement — is creating upheaval in the cross-border freight market.
Cost reductions at J.B. Hunt more than offset a soft demand environment in the third quarter.
Australia Post is investing heavily in its e-commerce logistics business, including parcel hubs and local delivery stations.
Discover why owner operator capacity remains strong, as revealed by Triumph’s latest insights.
California is losing over $40 million in federal funds after its inspectors failed to enforce the Trump administration’s English language rule for truck drivers.
Shares of J.B. Hunt surged in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company posted better-than-expected third-quarter results.
Prologis sees signs that the logistics warehouse market is tightening, with the potential for rents to see outsized growth in the next upcycle.
Senate Republicans introduced a companion bill to codify strict English proficiency standards for truckers, using the legislative tactic to speed up its potential passage.
Postal networks could be a good alternative direct-to-consumer shipping option to the U.S. for some shippers dealing with complicated and expensive new tariff rules, as the backlog at UPS warehouses demonstrates.
Logistics real estate investment trust Prologis beat third-quarter consensus expectations amid “record leasing” activity.
Less-than-truckload rates maintain record levels despite softness across the manufacturing complex.
Canada Post is operating again after a national strike by workers, but new rolling strikes by the union are creating delivery outages and complicating logistical plans.
The first two weeks of October have seen a significant number of bankruptcy filings in transportation.
The truckload market took share for a second straight month in September, but overall freight fundamentals remain weak, according to a report from Cass Information Systems.
When you strip away the tech jargon, the trucking industry still runs largely the way it always has through a flurry of phone calls, email threads, and messages between brokers and carriers trying to cover loads. Despite an explosion of logistics technology, nearly 80% of U.S. truckload bookings are still made. Primarily via phone and […]
A white paper and webinar analyze the trucking market’s sudden shift.
While lower imports ease traffic at intermodal terminals, the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index cautions the silver linings hide gathering clouds.
Trucking’s path to sustainability isn’t straightforward, but artificial intelligence is bridging the gap between aspiration and action. In a recent episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson welcomed EROAD Chief Data Science Officer Dean Marris and Chief Sustainability Officer Craig Marris to explore the “messy middle” between sustainability and artificial intelligence in the trucking […]
Robinson’s Asset Management System provides detailed, live data on trailers to brokers and their customers.
This week in Borderlands: A. Duie Pyle expands into cross-border LTL market; Mexico’s heavy-duty truck industry braces for slowdown and Maersk opens new Dallas-Fort Worth freight hub.
Canada Post says it will restart operations sometime next week after unionized mail carriers shifted from a national to rotating strikes, but warned of ongoing service disruptions.
