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Electric vehicle maker plans to deliver the EV chassis to FedEx by the end of 2025

Republican legislators in a letter to federal regulators warn that the merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern could create a rail colossus and with it raise prices and hinder U.S. competitiveness.

Trucking and safety groups are warning FMCSA that its pilot program for more flexible truck driver rest rules poses a high risk of driver coercion.

Motive and GEICO are joining forces in a new partnership aimed at changing how commercial fleets approach safety and insurance costs. The collaboration pairs Motive’s AI-powered Driver Safety and Fleet Management technology with GEICO’s expanding commercial auto insurance offerings, giving businesses the opportunity to improve safety performance while earning meaningful premium savings. The partnership arrives […]

Reelables is stepping into its next chapter with fresh capital and a clearer mandate: scale fast and redefine how the supply chain sees itself. The London-based company, known for pioneering a fully printable active smart label, announced a $10.4 million Series A round that positions it to accelerate manufacturing, deepen engineering resources, and bring its […]

Lineage is pushing ahead with expansions in Texas, Indiana and Louisiana amid tariff-driven volatility in the market.

After the U.S. Postal Service deemphasized last-mile delivery service for parcel consolidators, the new chief now says workshare partnerships are a path to revenue growth.

When the lights came up at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival this fall, few expected one of the most talked-about sessions to shift the conversation away from agentic AI and toward something a little more grounded: fuel routing.  That’s exactly what happened when MapUp took the stage with FirstFleet, Inc. to debut its new […]

From pharmaceutical products that must remain within a strict temperature range to high-value technology moving across borders, high-stakes freight demands a higher standard of care. Werner Premium Services represents the company’s go-to-market strategy for specialized freight that demands more than standard handling. This division builds on Werner’s core operation with advanced capabilities and added layers […]

Transportation decisions in 2026 carry more weight. The right system can steady your network and keep you ahead of constant disruption. The 2026 Transportation Management Software Buyer’s Guide helps logistics leaders cut through noise and focus on finding a system that drives growth. Inside, you’ll find practical guidance on: This guide is a roadmap from […]

Now-paused port fees on Chinese ships were a misguided attempt to revitalize U.S. maritime fortunes at the expense of American exporters, a trade group leader says.

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges has risen for four straight weeks.

Transflo has named Dwayne Primeau president of Assured Telematics Innovation by Transflo.

The Port of Oakland saw loaded containers improve 2.2% October from September as global shipping rebalanced.

Freight moves fast, and even the most seasoned carriers and brokers can struggle to keep up. PCS Software wants to change that.

The freight industry continues to push toward tighter integration between financial tools and operational technology, and the latest move between OTR Solutions and TruckSmarter underscores just how quickly that convergence is accelerating.  OTR Solutions has acquired TruckSmarter’s factoring and banking division, a shift that consolidates financial services under one of the industry’s most established fintech […]

FMCSA’s pilot program to pause the 14-hour driving window fails to address the industry’s detention time problem, argue truck safety advocates.

Trimble debuted a next-generation TMS, new AI agents and other tools at its tech conference on Monday

FedEx says it is prepared for the peak shipping season and has more ability to flex its network because of a major transformation initiative currently underway.

A final plan for distributing bankrupt Yellow Corp.’s remaining assets, valued at over $600 million, received approval on Monday.

Integration errors have become one of the quietest but most consequential threats to operational continuity. A single misrouted message, authentication failure, or API timeout can stall inbound freight orders, break TMS workflows, derail warehouse labor planning, and trigger cascading SLA violations that chip away at margin.  For many organizations, these errors aren’t rare edge cases; […]

The world’s third-largest container carrier said Q3 profits fall 72.6% on geopolitics and heightened trade tensions.

xcerpt: AB5 enforcement trucking leads to a $868K penalty for misclassification in California. Explore the implications for the industry.

A Trailer Bridge barge that was looted after it grounded in the Bahamas is on the way back to Jacksonville. 

This week in Borderlands: Nearshoring spurs C.H. Robinson expansion in Texas; Safran invests $115M to expand aerospace operations in Querétaro; and $80M logistics campus takes shape in Tucson.

Truckload rates have increased on a main transcontinental artery, showing that the value of truckload service has grown even though there is less demand for it.

As California revokes 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs amid a feud between Governor Newsom and Secretary Duffy, industry experts warn motor carriers to prepare for liability risks and a hit to freight capacity.

The deadline for the first key brief is at the start of December.

The top law enforcement officers for nine states say the merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern threatens national security – and President Trump’s plans for American prosperity. 

FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and DAT’s Ken Adamo recently debated freight demand, CDL enforcement and whether automation will define the industry’s future.

The U.S. Postal Service is looking to its parcel business for revenue growth. On Friday, it announced another round of rate increases.

A rail mega-merger was an outlier as transport M&A volume fell in the third quarter while geopolitics hastened a downward trend.

Lineage recently made a significant investment in Indiana, unveiling the latest expansion of its cold-storage campus in Hobart. The company’s decision to add roughly 188,000 square feet of space, bringing in 58,000 additional pallet positions equipped with next-generation automation, makes it the company’s largest facility in North America.  This expansion marks the third time the […]

The good news is the U.S. Postal service trimmed its net loss by $500 million in FY2025. The bad news? It still lost $9 billion and operating losses increased $900 million.

Federal regulators plan to survey 60 motor carriers for data on driver work schedules and crash risk that potentially could help inform adjustments to hours-of-service restrictions.

Declining container volumes are aiding port and terminal operations, but trucking issues could impact the supply chain in 2026, a new report finds.

Warehouse operator Prologis sees demand for coastal logistics facilities hitting a three-year high in 2026.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern took the first official step in their proposed merger as shareholders approved the transcontinental tie-up. 

The U.S. announced on Thursday new trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala.

In the fast-paced world of distribution, tackling escalating complexities driven by unexpected shifts in global supply chains and rising customer expectations requires essential digital innovation. The Internet of Things (IoT) is not just an upgrade, but a fundamental shift that is central to creating an automated and resilient supply chain. By connecting devices and systems […]

Hapag-Lloyd saw profits tumble as global trade uncertainty hurt container rates despite higher revenue.

Two suppliers of truck parts to the aftermarket are combining into one firm.

In less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, even seasoned brokers struggle to quote shipments accurately. The issue rarely lies with the base rate; it’s the hidden accessorial charges that disrupt margins and relationships. Residential deliveries, liftgate requirements, and limited-access locations often go unnoticed until after booking, resulting in rebills, disputes, and frustration for both brokers and shippers. Despite […]

The European Union is cracking down on the wave of low-value e-commerce shipments from China. Importers could soon have to pay duties on parcels that currently can enter the zone for free.

Freight shipment declines widened in October, Thursday data from Cass Information Systems showed.

Higher shipments of grain and nonmetallic minerals failed to offset intermodal’s decline, according to the Association of American Railroads.

Uber Freight enters the last mile delivery market through an investment in technology platform Better Trucks.

UPS could unite management, its union workforce and the cost-efficient crowd-sourced delivery model by trying a new triple-win strategy centered on the UPS Store.

Descartes: U.S. container imports in October posted only the second month-over-month decline in the past decade.

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena refutes BNSF’s claim that its merger with Norfolk Southern would lead to the elimination of hundreds of intermodal lanes.

Transaction valued at $1.8 billion for Swedish autonomous and electric truck technology company

Milestone establishes new transparency, insurability, and operational accountability standards for driverless truck insurance

ST Engineering has bought two standard-size Boeing converted freighters that it plans to lease to customers.

Proficient’s stock climbed Wednesday and it could be that investors are looking at its strong cash flow numbers.

Yemen militia’s possible halt to Red Sea attacks may drastically cut shipping freight rates, but uncertainties persist.

Manipulation of electronic logging devices is creating a two-tier trucking market — where some carriers follow hours-of-service rules and others bypass them to run nearly double the miles per week, experts said.

Sonoco Products Company has finalized the sale of its ThermoSafe business unit to Arsenal Capital Partners for up to $725 million, with $650 million paid at closing and the potential for an additional $75 million contingent on 2025 performance metrics.  This marks a significant milestone in Sonoco’s ongoing portfolio transformation. By offloading ThermoSafe, the company […]

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges is at its highest price since July 2024.

US DOT announced that California revoked thousands of commercial driver’s licenses, accusing the state of illegally issuing them to ineligible foreign drivers.

If 2025 was a year of seismic shifts, 2026 will be a year of recalibration to both the aftershocks and the new disruptions we expect to trade patterns, the economy and the geopolitical landscape. S&P Global sees three themes driving strategic recalibration across the 2026 global landscape: In our new Age of Agility report, we […]

Third-party logistics provider BlueGrace announced it has acquired Michigan-based peer STB Freight Group.

FedEx says it has implemented backup plans to continue delivering parcel and freight shipments without interruption after 25 widebody cargo jets were sidelines for inspections after the UPS aviation accident.

Container lines are using rate hikes and blank sailings to manage capacity surplus and faltering demand.

Partnership expansion includes 100 redundant steering units, integrating innovations like ReAX for fail-safe operations.

A first look at Proficient Auto Logistics’ third quarter earnings.

What was expected to be a return to normalcy the year has turned out to be a more persistent problem. What was expected to be a return to normalcy the year has turned out to be something more persistent. According to the Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry – 2025 report by the American Transportation […]

Werner Enterprises said it’s holding the line on dedicated capacity as the industry awaits a turn in the cycle.

A federal appeals court has temporarily paused FMCSA’s new rule restricting non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses following a lawsuit by a truck driver.

Ritchie Bros. say more carrier exits are needed to rebalance the trucking market.

At this year’s F3: Future of Freight Festival, Sope Creek Capital Founder Kevin Nolan sat down with FreightWaves’ Founder Craig Fuller to talk about the kinds of startups that succeed in the current logistics landscape.

FreightWaves sat down with Danielle Villegas of PCS Software to talk about how the freight industry will have to reorganize to make the best use of AI in logistics.

Frontloading that fueled an early peak import shipping season helped keep Port of Long Beach container traffic ahead of 2024’s record pace despite a weaker October. 

Mark Dimonstein of the American Postal Workers Union left his mark on the postal labor front during his long presidency.

Rail freight is mirroring the uneven U.S. economic outlook, according to the latest analysis from the Association of American Railroads.

Supply chain leaders at a Samsara webinar outlined how they’re using tech solutions for safer, smarter operations during the holiday rush

Sen. Thom Tillis secured a multi-million earmark for a North Carolina truck driver training expansion included in the spending package to reopen the government.

Union Pacific wins more union support for Norfolk Southern merger with career job guarantees for NCFO train crew members.

The growing list of bankruptcies in trucking has caught up a significant new participant from the freight tech part of the business: Zuum . The startup that has been operating since 2021 filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Federal Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California Thursday. Zuum is based in Irvine, California.  […]

Radiant Logistics outlined incremental revenue opportunities on a Monday quarterly call as its Navegate platform is expected to see wider customer adoption.

Freightos has adopted an automated payment processing system from Transcard that comes with embedded financing to facilitate air cargo bookings.

The UPS pilots’ union is helping members and families of the victims cope with last week’s tragic plane crash.

The SONAR platform offers numerous applications and abundant data to help brokers stay ahead in the increasingly volatile truckload market. Unique datasets—such as tender rejections and volumes—help users recognize when the market is shifting and understand the depth of its impact beyond transactional activity. SONAR also provides robust spot and contract rate data derived from […]

Executive Summary At the F3 event in Chattanooga, a series of new products and platform updates were showcased, all centered on making data more accessible, easier to use, and actionable for users. The updates spanned the entire Sonar platform, introducing new dashboards, powerful AI-driven insights, and key partnerships to create a more integrated user experience. […]

The U.S. Trade Representative officially suspended fees on cargo ships built in China, which whipsawed global shipping struggling to cope with the effects of tariffs and a realigning of trade.

Lawmakers have introduced a bill to require the EPA to suspend automatic truck engine shutdowns in cold weather to prevent vehicle stranding.

Bankrupt Yellow Corp.’s estate is nearing a final distribution plan.

Major impacts to travel are happening across the midwest as an early season storm brings snow and ice to the regions.

The Suez Canal Authority held discussions with major ocean shipping lines to discuss a return to the strife-torn Red Sea route.

Aifleet, the technollgy-driven startup, is implementing a big cutback.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Tariffs forcing nearshoring, regional sourcing, experts say; Kuehne+Nagel boosts cross-border capacity in El Paso; and Motherson invests $50M in Mexico plant to supply Audi. 

The FAA has prohibited all MD-11 aircraft from flying after the deadly crash of a UPS MD-11 cargo jet this week.

Shippers are signaling a return to just-in-time shipping in reducing the inventory level buffers that they were building. This could pull some freight back into the truckload market.

UPS and FedEx have temporarily grounded all 57 MD-11 freighter aircraft in their fleets to conduct checks following the catastrophic accident involving one of the planes this week.

Legislation to mandate English proficiency for drivers on federal ride-share contracts mirrors new trucking rules and threatens companies like Uber with a five-year ban.

Container ports will see a more pronounced import slowdown to start 2026, the National Retail Federation predicts.

DHL Global Forwarding has made some big changes in its digital strategy and Americas region organization.

Universal Logistics Holdings reported a large headline net loss for the third quarter.

The U.S. government’s mandate for a 10% reduction in flight activity at major airports for safety reasons will cause headaches for air logistics operators, but the impact on supply chains could be limited.

Nominees who will help judge the fate of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger told a Senate hearing they won’t let politics influence their decisions.

Specialized less-than-truckload carrier XGS has been acquired by LRT Group.