$200K cargo theft exposes growing fraud schemes in trucking industry
A family-owned San Francisco tile business was defrauded of nearly $200,000 in merchandise when criminals used fake credentials to orchestrate a strategic cargo theft.
A family-owned San Francisco tile business was defrauded of nearly $200,000 in merchandise when criminals used fake credentials to orchestrate a strategic cargo theft.
Weak shipment counts have pushed profit expectations lower at FedEx Freight.
The State of Freight webinar took place for the first time in a long time in the midst of a surging market.
In a novel move, the U.S. Postal Service will open access to its last-mile delivery service for companies with the highest bid.
A flatbed truck hauling over-sized cargo damaged six county overpass bridges along Oklahoma’s Will Rogers Turnpike on Tuesday, forcing multiple closures.
Nirvana Insurance snags $100M pre-emptive Series D led by Valor Equity, with Lightspeed and General Catalyst joining in. CEO Rushil Goel: AI will redefine underwriting amid 20% rate hikes.
RPM’s second acquisition this month adds more services to the non-asset auto hauler.
Supply chain executives urged Congress to mandate a federal response against the multi-billion dollar surge in high-tech cargo theft.
Empire National’s growth from a small family business into a national asset-based carrier reflects a deliberate strategy centered on operational discipline, technology investment, and people-first leadership.
A federal bankruptcy court in Delaware has approved the sale of three Yellow Corp. terminals for $4 million.
FedEx has adjusted its air network and flying schedule to overcome the loss of grounded MD-11 freighter aircraft, but the changes have overwhelmed staff dedicated to supporting pilots laying over in destination cities.
OTR Solutions is taking a more direct approach to helping carriers understand and defend their pricing in a volatile freight market. The Atlanta-based logistics fintech provider announced a new partnership with FreightWaves SONAR that will embed real-time market rate intelligence directly into the OTR Solutions ecosystem, giving carriers clearer visibility into how their rates stack […]
Small fleet owner Steve Troyer says non-domiciled CDL drivers and weak enforcement are undercutting compliant carriers.
Layoffs across manufacturing, logistics and transportation have surpassed 4,000 as companies close plants, and restructure fulfillment networks and supply chains.
A group of lawmakers has launched the Congressional Trucking Caucus to focus on road safety, CDL integrity, and regulatory reform.
The Amazon Freight Partner program offers an innovative entry point into the world of trucking. Partners in the program can run their own companies hauling Amazon freight without purchasing tractors upfront or dealing with fuel costs. The program also opens a world of new opportunities for drivers. Natasha Sanders, senior business coach for the Amazon […]
After years of volatility, players across the transportation industry are holding hope that 2026 brings equilibrium. Many analysts forecast 2026 to be a reset year, representing a realignment more than a dramatic boom or bust. Today, capacity is normalizing somewhat due in part to stricter compliance enforcement. This has spurred a marginal spot rate increase. […]
Lawmakers from Pennsylvania and New York introduced a bill that would create a federal clearinghouse for data aimed at preventing trucks from striking low-clearance bridges.
The monthly BLS report, catching up on October and November data, showed a steady decline in truck transportation employment.
Cass’ Truckload Linehaul Index has been up on a year-over-year comparison in every month of 2025.