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The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges fell the most it has declined since 2022.

Happy Returns, a unit of UPS, is adding 1,700 no-label, no-box returns locations to its network and looking to expand returns service for products that can’t be consolidated.

A surge in M&A, electrification and distribution buildouts signals rising demand for logistics services in Canada.

Fastfrate Group announced it has completed its acquisition of international freight forwarder Omnitrans, Inc.

Persian Gulf vessel traffic still at a trickle as the U.S. presses a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

XGS is poised to compete in a world where carpet no longer dominates.

New AI RateAgents from BeyondTrucks enable carriers to automate complex fuel surcharges using plain language.

Global reach, transformational change and customer service: Chair Laura DiBella says this isn’t the Federal Maritime Commission you thought you knew.

2025 was a difficult year financially for Canada Post, but the hope is that a new labor deal opens the door for needed reforms this year.

A growing trend in logistics is no longer about preventing disruptions. The new focus is recovering from disruptions faster than competitors. That was the central message from Trimble Transportation and Logistics executives during a virtual roundtable.  In the presentation, company leaders outlined how their expanding carrier-shipper network is helping transform supply chains from reactive to […]

Alan Ritchey’s latest shutdown in New Jersey highlights mounting pressure on freight contractors as USPS continues pulling operations in-house.

More than $2 billion in federal grants that have become a vital component of short line and regional railroad operations are now available.

A report by CBS on trucking and brokerages spurred a lengthy response from C.H. Robinson.

Australia Post aims to reduce shipping friction for eBay merchants by allowing free label printing in post offices.

The Trump administration launched a new system on Monday for importers and businesses to reclaim shares of $166 billion in tariff refunds.

The Federal Maritime Commission has again rejected a request by Maersk to waive the 30-day waiting period to implement emergency fuel surcharges. 

Home Depot has bought a warehouse automation firm to help speed item picking.

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National Airlines is in the process of integrating its first 777 freighter into the fleet, making sure the aircraft meets all safety, technical and operational standards before commencing commercial service.

The industry points to billions in losses, but that number only captures what can be seen. When you factor in hidden activity and indirect costs, cargo theft becomes a much larger and more persistent risk.

It could take six months from the time hostilities cease for insurers to clear Strait of Hormuz shipping for normal operations.

Brad Jacobs’ QXO is making its biggest acquisition so far in its building products rollup.

This week in Borderlands: Truck exports to U.S. fall in March; Port of Manzanillo posts record Q1 container volumes; and GM, SAIC weigh Mexico partnership.

Freight brokerages serve as the quintessential middlemen of the freight market, managing shipper transportation networks during stable periods while scrambling to fill capacity gaps when conditions tighten. It is a continuous balancing act — near-term underperformance can actually signal longer-term success, and vice versa.

Expert-Authored Situation Reports Integrated Directly Into the Freight Intelligence Platform SONAR Research team delivers deep market analysis on macro forces reshaping freight and supply chain — with live data built in SONAR, the leading real-time freight market intelligence platform, today announced the launch of SONAR Sitreps — a new research product that delivers deep, expert-authored […]

New York transportation funding is cut after dispute with feds over non-domiciled CDLs.

A tentative contract agreement between FedEx and its unionized pilot has cleared another hurdle.

Transportation providers have just weeks to comply.

Warehouse operator Prologis said customer leasing intentions are undeterred as energy prices rise and interest rates remain elevated.

A new wave of layoffs across logistics providers highlights ongoing contract volatility and soft demand in key freight segments.

Canada Post has published a timetable for switching communities to community boxes instead of home delivery and closing post offices to save money.

Uber Eats has added returns service for retail goods purchased through its app, becoming the first delivery app to do returns.

Commodity rail freight is powering ahead of year-ago levels while intermodal traffic limps along in the latest industry data.

Knight-Swift Transportation lowered its first-quarter outlook, citing headwinds from several nonrecurring items during the period.

The broker liability case looms large over the annual confab of freight brokers.

Parcel shippers should brace for an extended period of high fuel surcharges on top of their normal shipping rates even after an end to the Middle East conflict calms oil markets, a new report says.

Shippers want federal regulators to disclose confidential terms under which Union Pacific could walk away from its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern.

As AI takes over more back-office tasks inside trucking operations, companies can boost productivity through redefining traditional roles, experts say.

Management at J.B. Hunt Transport Services pointed to mounting evidence that recent tightening across the truckload market will not be a temporary blip.

UPS is investing large sums of money to expand capacity at three key air hubs in its Asia-Pacific network despite a lower capex budget for the corporation as a whole.

Discover how a $287K VIN fraud scheme exploited the trucking industry using false identities.

Warehouse operator Prologis reported record lease signings in its logistics business during the first quarter.

Norfolk Southern’s Mark George says the acquisition of the railroad by Union Pacific will speed up the movement of freight and spur  unprecedented growth across the U.S. rail network.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services beat first-quarter expectations, reporting record volumes in its intermodal segment.

Under new calculation method, average independent pulled in a little over $71k for second year in a row.

TA Dedicated announced that it has acquired warehousing and distribution provider Triangle Warehouse.

Prime Inc. and Old Dominion Freight Line are expanding U.S. terminal networks with new hubs in Georgia and Washington.

FedEx and UPS will not be major players in the B2C parcel market unless they strategically engage with an e-commerce marketplace, says commentator Satish Jindel.

Mudflap has completed its acquisition of Parade. The deal pairs Mudflap’s location-verified carrier network with Parade’s capacity management platform for brokers, which has facilitated more than $40 billion in total cumulative freight transactions. Mudflap boasts more than 515,000 drivers across over 100,000 verified carriers. The Palo Alto-based fintech company provides fuel discount solutions to carriers […]

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From single-truck operators to mid-sized fleets, carriers across the U.S. are filing for bankruptcy as the freight downturn persists.

Trucker Path’s integration with Truckstop.com’s load board gives more than 1 million drivers access to significantly more freight listings directly in the TruckLoads app.

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges fell for the first time after 12 weeks of increases.

Elevated diesel prices and ongoing yield improvement efforts by less-than-truckload carriers are expected to push rates to new highs in the second quarter.

A weaker March turned out to be a pre-season tuneup as the port of Los Angeles still managed to play up to the back of its baseball card.

UPS has reached a milestone in the deployment of RFID package tracking technology, enabling it to do away with manual scanners.

Strong cross-border volumes kept Mexico in the top U.S. trade position in February.

Monthly data from Cass Information Systems showed a volume recovery could be in store for an already supply-constrained freight market.

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Rob Carpenter breaks down what it was like working with 60 Minutes on their explosive segment about chameleon carriers and the Super Ego network.

California has begun to push warehouses to get in line with its rules on transport refrigerated units.

A rival CEO warned the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, if approved, would give the transcontinental behemoth a commanding 50% share of all U.S. rail freight.

FedEx says it is looking for a new CFO after John Dietrich decided to step down from the position.

Chicago-based logistics firm Synergy Logistics announced the release of ORCA, its hybrid warehouse management system.

Ace Hardware is now offering fast in-store delivery on the Uber Eats app.

Mexico’s 2026 FDI ranking climb highlights nearshoring trends and cross-border freight opportunities tied to U.S. supply chains.

Crane Worldwide Logistics has acquired a freight forwarding company in Spain.

Private equity firm STG announced it has acquired less-than-truckload TMS provider Carrier Logistics Inc.

This was not stopped by a process. It was caught by chance.

Taxpayers won’t be funding automated container handling at two major West Coast ports. 

Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas Container Line saw Q1 profits decline on weaker rates despite higher container volumes.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: China automakers gain ground in Mexico as U.S. exports soften; OmniTRAX restarts Central Texas rail line with quarry deal; and China’s Windrose delivers first Class 8 EV in U.S.

Refrigerated truckload capacity has tightened rapidly out of northern California, signalling the return of a more volatile produce season.

WEX, a company with a significant position in the fleet payments business, is facing a proxy battle from an institutional shareholder.

A bullish Evergreen Marine has finalized an order for 11 ultra-large container ships worth $3 billion with two Asia builders.

A day-long hearing at the New York City Council focused on the bill that would drastically impact Amazon’s delivery model.

Amazon continues to invest in faster e-commerce delivery capabilities and is ready to scale up 30-minute drone delivery this year, CEO Andy Jassy said.

CMA CGM and the Ocean Alliance have added a direct container service from China and Asia markets to the Port of Jacksonville.

I interviewed three PMs at project44’s customer event.

A growing disconnect between demand and pricing is emerging across freight markets, Flexport says.

EV Realty opened its flagship charging hub in San Bernardino on Thursday, delivering 76 high-power ports and 9 MW of capacity in the Inland Empire.

The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service has suspended pension payments and seeks to raise the price of a First-Class stamp by 4 cents.

Fleet operators tend to think of risk in terms of isolated events, such as a crash, a failed inspection, or a compliance lapse. But according to Bob O’Connell, Account Executive of Strategic Accounts at J.J. Keller & Associates, that way of thinking is itself the biggest blind spot in the industry. “A lot of carriers, […]

project44 execs pitched their product roadmap to a room full of shippers and LSPs.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has allocated a record $131.8 million to the San Pedro Bay port complex, including $70 million for the Port of Los Angeles, to fund harbor maintenance, safety, and other projects.

A dormant short line rail route in southern South Carolina will see its first train traffic in more than a dozen years.

FedEx and its pilots have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, but it took five long years to get there.

Logistics warehouse operator Prologis announces its second major joint venture this year.

DSV is shutting down operations at a Texas distribution center after losing a contract, with 391 workers affected.

Stolen freight worth $1M recovered by deputies, preventing major cargo theft loss.

LunaPath builds AI agents for logistics execution and orchestration.

Ocean container operations are stable across a global market outside the Middle East amid sharply higher fuel costs and uncertain availability.

One gap was all it took. By the time it was noticed, the load was already too far gone to recover.

The deal builds on more than a year of investment in agentic AI for project44.

Truckers in Mexico called off blockades across key logistics routes, but underlying issues around cargo crime and costs remain unresolved.

If a truck driver wants to save a few bucks by running some of its miles without diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), it’s now going to be possible for that to occur without the prospect of regulatory  “enforcement” provided by a DEF sensor slowing down the vehicle.  But what are the other consequences if that money-saving […]

The first-ever Boeing 777-200 converted freighters could be flying with cargo airlines later this year after U.S. authorities gave approval to Mammoth Freighters to reengineer the aircraft.

First standardized, accessible bulk freight rate data delivers outbound state-based pricing and round trip rates to shippers, carriers, and logistics operators CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — April 8 2026 — SONAR today announced the launch of Bulk Rates within the SONAR API, delivering the first standardized contract rate benchmarks for bulk trucking — a segment of the […]

Three updates to SONAR’s load prioritization and coverage strategy tool give carrier sales teams deeper lane intelligence, more actionable guidance, and a live connection between internal freight systems and the market. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — April 8, 2026— SONAR today announced a significant expansion of Coverage Guide, SONAR’s load prioritization and coverage strategy tool, with three […]

FedEx Freight outlined financial targets and operational initiatives ahead of a June separation from parent FedEx Corp.