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Overhaul’s CEO breaks down why today’s cargo theft crisis is less about missing locks and more about missing identities – and what the supply chain must do to fight back.

Eastbound international container volume out of Southern California was down 5% from the prior week and 10% compared to the four-week rolling average, according to RailState.

Los Angeles’ port chief doesn’t foresee a “huge surge” of import traffic at the busiest U.S. container hub during the tariff pause.

Regulators say the drug-testing oversight for truckers hauling production crews and film equipment is still safe enough to allow for reduced federal requirements.

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International Paper Co. is closing two plants in Texas, resulting in 117 layoffs, officials said.

Kenan Advantage Group acquires the largest milk hauler on Canada’s Atlantic Coast.

The U.S. trade representative on Monday will hold a second hearing into proposed port fees on Chinese ships that could add substantial costs to moving cargo through American ports.

This week in Borderlands: Cargo crime continues to disrupt Mexican transport sector; Bulkmatic plans $250M intermodal terminal near Monterrey, Mexico; Automotive supplier announces $84M expansion in Mexico; and Amazon plans new delivery station in South Texas.

Truckload capacity tightened noticeably during the annual CVSA International Roadcheck inspection period.

A Georgia attorney talks about how tort reform in Georgia will change the legal landscape for lawsuits.

Stricter language requirements for truck drivers and motor carrier hours-of-service reforms figured prominently in responses to DOT’s request for a regulatory overhaul.

In this edition: Artyc PBC announces a dry ice-less device, Surfact gets a new partnership and DiGiorno brings a new crust to the pizza aisle.

The Port of Long Beach, California, saw record container volume as the China-U.S. tariff fight spurred frontloading by importers. 

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The Windrose EV tractor touts a 420-mile range. Phoenix-based JoyRide Logistics will operate the trucks.

DAT is positioning itself not just as a load board, but as the freight industry’s central exchange through its acquisition of factoring and fintech provider Outgo.

Polar Air Cargo is gone, but another person involved in a criminal conspiracy to defraud the company years ago just got sentenced to two years in prison.

Integrating multimodal transportation data with inventory data is key.

The tariff pause saw Hapag-Lloyd bookings from China to the United States increase 50%.

It’s a whole new freight market from what it was just a month ago, according to the May State of Freight webinar.

A new Fort Worth-to-Phoenix lane will augment Aurora’s existing Fort Worth-to-El Paso lane, which is expected to begin in the second half of the year.

Deadhead miles don’t show up on rate confirmations, but they quietly bleed small carriers dry, fuel, time, equipment wear and revenue lost every mile you roll empty. This guide breaks down what deadhead really costs and offers five practical strategies, from triangle hauls to smarter rate negotiation, to cut it down, tighten your routing, and boost profit without needing a dedicated lane or a giant customer list.

Cross-border tensions are moderating Canadian National’s outlook, but its CEO still expects around 3% growth in freight volumes this year. 

Is this hot week in freight markets sustainable; I-75 crash update; and more.

Fraud Watch analyzes Overhaul’s 2025 Q1 Mexico cargo theft report

The Trump administration is looking for 10 board members from across transportation sectors who will be tasked with supporting an overhaul of the country’s transportation infrastructure.

April data from Cass Information Systems showed some stabilization on the freight industry’s path to recovery.

Mexico was the top U.S. trade partner in March at $77.3 billion in cross-border trade.

David Bell, founder and CEO of CloneOps.ai, discusses what FreightTech providers need to do in order to add value to the industry and reach the smaller logistics companies that are less likely to innovate.

DHL has added a fourth cold-storage building to its pharmaceutical hub near Frankfurt, Germany.

U.S. railroads carried more freight in the most recent week from a year ago, according to the latest industry data.

Talk of mergers is making the rounds of Class I railroads as a way to kick-start growth and take advantage of a business-friendly Trump administration.

The White House has temporarily relaxed duties on parcel imports from China that entered the country without duty prior to May 2, but efforts continue to eliminate the de minimis exemption altogether.

Transportation providers and tech startups are among the winners of the 2025 FreightWaves Fraud Fighters Awards.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told lawmakers that AI could help speed infrastructure grant processing as DOT readies its layoff plan.

ArcBest has provided an update on a pilot for its freight dimensioning tech on forklifts and announced a key hire in the unit.

Shippers are rushing to bring in stalled China imports following a pause in the U.S.-Sino tariff fight.

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Mexican heavy-duty truck exports, production and sales in April fell to their lowest levels since 2020.

The world’s second-largest container carrier wants to kick-start the reset of China-U.S. shipping with a sale on freight rates.

DHL continues to ramp up investment in the e-commerce space with a large stake in U.K.-based parcel delivery company Evri.

Morgan Stanley kept its rating on Heartland Express intact despite the company’s recent poor performance.

Samsara CEO Sanjit Biswas and Chief Product Officer Kiren Sekar say the company’s technology is helping customers automate operations, improve safety and prepare for an autonomous future.

Flock Freight is positioning itself not as a competitor to procurement platforms, but as a specialized supplier that can solve a problem they cannot.

Rebuilding after hurricane damage and rerouting around a Baltimore tunnel project cost CSX a million dollars a day in lost revenue in the first quarter, a company executive told an investor conference.

David Fink, President Trump’s nominee to oversee rail safety in the U.S., was questioned Tuesday about his own safety record as former head of a railroad.

Another round of layoffs, closures and furloughs has hit workers and companies tied to the freight industry in the U.S. and Germany.

After China and the United States paused tariffs, ocean shippers and carriers watch and wait to see how demand develops.

In this edition: Breaking down the TIA fraud report, and tariffs between the U.S. and China take a break.

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges fell for the fifth straight week.

Today’s supply chain is evolving by the hour. For shippers seeking a clear path forward, stability matters more than ever. Sizeable carrier partners working at scale can help shippers get their products into the hands of consumers and create a positive customer experience, regardless of market conditions. On a recent episode of The Stockout, Meg […]

Truckload carrier Pamt Corp. has announced the resignation of its CEO.

Freight broker Landstar System reported a messy first quarter, dragged down by insurance costs, fraud and stolen cargo.

Amazon will outsource delivery of large packages to FedEx in a deal that should prove more profitable on a per-shipment level than shipments under the companies’ partnership that ended six years ago.

Amazon in just the past few days lost a driver-related case in Indiana, was a possible scam victim in Connecticut and had a driver involved in a fatal accident in Tennessee.

Container lines welcomed a pause in the tariff war that has crippled trade between the United States and China.

Radiant Logistics reported better-than-expected results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31.

On Monday, the FMCSA revoked eight electronic logging devices tied to Gorilla Fleet Safety LLC, citing failure to meet federal technical standards. Fleets now face a 60-day deadline to replace noncompliant systems or risk violations.

An industry group tells DOT that the future is now when it comes to deploying autonomous trucks.

Freight Technologies Inc. has purchased $2 million worth of President Donald Trump’s official cryptocurrency to advocate for US-Mexico trade.

Motive is fighting a post-trial motion by Omnitracs that claims Motive used prejudiced religious and racial insinuations to convince a federal jury it did not commit copyright infringement.

On Episode 837 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming back from Mother’s Day with news on a U.S.-China trade deal. With the U.S. dropping tariffs from 145% to 30%, will it save the summer freight market? We’ll find out why freight leaders are bullish. Vincent Carrano at Fenichey LLC shares why he recently FreightGuarded […]

The U.S. Postal Service continues to face challenges erasing its losses.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck is here once again, and carriers across North America need to prepare for this annual three-day inspection blitz. With thousands of roadside inspections scheduled for May 13-15, motor carriers and drivers should understand what to expect in order to avoid costly violations and out-of-service orders. What is Roadcheck? […]

President Trump’s instinct to place the U.S. Postal Service under the direct control of the White House is correct and would allow the agency to be reformed without interference from oversight bodies that have outlived their usefulness, says commentator Satish Jindel.

The Port of Virginia wants container shippers to know that it’s not beholden to China.

The 90-day tariff pause is likely to provide a bump to transportation rates as shippers take advantage of the new window.

Union Pacific President Beth Whited will step down to an adviser role after 37 years at the railroad.

The US and China have reached a landmark trade agreement, pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days and lowering duty rates to normal levels.

Critics of the reinstatement of English language proficiency out-of-service violations argue that the directive is more political than practical and risks diverting attention from more pressing safety issues on U.S. highways.

Shipping is ramping in parts of southern Asia as companies scramble to keep a buffer on inventories. How sustainable and effective is this strategy, and will it substantially mitigate the influence of prohibitive tariffs on China?

The Trump administration said on Sunday it has reached a trade deal with China after two days of negotiations in Geneva.

State and federal officials are looking at ways to close loopholes and tighten regulations that govern how non-U.S. truck drivers gain the right to operate within the U.S.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Businesses face supply chain hurdles amid Trump’s tariffs; Japanese auto parts maker announces $19M expansion in Mexico; Aerospace manufacturer opens $7M plant in Chihuahua City; and Radiant Logistics acquires Texas freight forwarder.

Texas law enforcement, faced with a sharp increase in the number of truckers who had the Mexican equivalent of a U.S. CDL, used an informal geography test to learn that many of those individuals were from Honduras, Guatemala or other nations.

DHL views the role of AI in innovation as crucial to long-term success and development in life science and health care logistics.

C.H. Robinson CFO Damon Lee sat down with FreightWaves to discuss the company’s turnaround.

The U.S. Postal Service’s board of governors on Friday named David Steiner as the next postmaster general, but the choice isn’t official yet. News reports say he was first approved by President Trump.

BNSF has laid off a number of workers as it restructures its technology operations.

In this edition: Breaking down Americold earnings, Maersk upgrades IoT devices and frozen food marketing takes a social turn.

The world’s dominant supplier of container gantry cranes has told the Trump administration that a proposed 100% tax on its equipment will damage the U.S. economy.

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OEMs Peterbilt and Kenworth recently announced the release of a broad range of zero-emission vehicles at ACT Expo. Kalmar and Forterra have announced an autonomous terminal tractor.

The parent of Maersk, the second-largest ocean container carrier, revised its full-year box outlook, saying tariffs could cut global volumes by 1% from a year ago.

DHL’s supply chain unit says it plans to close a distribution center in Ontario, California.

There is no easy fix: Enhancing trucking safety and driver competence, as well as combating CDL fraud, will take an all-hands-on-deck effort at every level of government.

Hub Group posted an 8% year-over-year decrease in total revenue in the first quarter, to $915.2 million.

An agreement California has reached with Nebraska and 15 other states is another nail in the coffin of the Golden State’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule.

The Trump administration is considering slashing the 145% tariff on Chinese imports to as low as 50%, according to a newspaper report.

Recent Q1 data released by U.S. Bank as part of its Freight Payment Index painted a mixed picture of the national truck freight market, characterized by persistent declines alongside emerging signs of recovery.

Fraud Watch also salutes a detective fighting cargo theft in Philly.

GXO Logistics said the company’s flexibility helped propel revenue to $3 billion in the first quarter.

The world’s second-largest container shipping line sees no immediate changes from U.S. ship fees.

One of President Trump’s favorite political organizations is pushing his administration to make it easier to grant waivers and exemptions for small trucking companies.

President Donald Trump’s trade agreement with the UK aims to increase access for products from both countries.

Proficient Auto Logistics’ earnings were weak, but it came in a quarter of extreme volatility.

Cold storage real estate investment trust Americold said it has seen a significant slowdown in demand over the past 30 to 45 days.

Roehl Transport wins the American Trucking Associations’ President’s Award for the fifth time, cementing the company’s reputation as the gold standard in truckload carrier safety.

China Airlines is investing in 14 next-gen 777 jetliners from Boeing, including all-cargo aircraft.