Trucking

The Transportation Intermediaries Association is asking FMCSA to take steps more clearly defining safe carriers.

On June 6, a trailer full of fireworks burned and detonated for 25 minutes on I-75 outside Chattanooga. The driver had no hazmat endorsement, no placards, no shipping papers.

Truckload carriers appearing at an investor conference this week laid out the thesis for a sustained period of rate recovery.

Einride began trading on Nasdaq after completing its de-SPAC. The company is scaling both electric trucks and cabless autonomous vehicles.

The 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade conference highlighted how legal and operational risks are changing freight movement between the U.S. and Mexico.

Under pressure from the Teamsters, UPS has retrofitted 2,000 package cars with air conditioning and the union says its enforcement campaign is forcing company compliance across many areas of their labor contract.

Bennett Family of Companies CIO Praveen Boppana details the shift from paper logs to ELDs and dash cams plus the three-year AI TMS roadmap with Motive.

Relay Payments has signed a deal to have its services available through Platform Science.

Under National Registry 2, the physician is now required to upload the results directly to the FMCSA, which then transmits the data to the state. The driver’s career and the carrier’s compliance both depend on a workflow that the physician may not understand exists.

Volvo Trucks will launch unattended over-the-air software updates later this year, allowing fleets to update parked trucks while drivers are away.

Amazon’s less-than-truckload business is unlikely to resemble that of the century-old legacy carriers.

Wabash National had its debt rating downgraded by S&P but scored a major victory at the Commerce department.

Port Houston officials say continuous training and early preparation allow the port to restore operations after hurricanes.

Amazon has opened up its trucking network to partial-load shippers who need pallets delivered to their door, as part of a full suite of supply chain services available to third-party businesses.

FreightWaves SONAR will launch its first virtual Driver App Shortage Hackathon on June 15-22 to address the lack of software built primarily for truck drivers.

FedEx pilots have finally approved a collective bargaining agreement after years of labor unrest.

DHL Express and digital platform Stasher are partnering to provide luggage storage for travelers in the United States who are in-between accommodations or destinations and need a convenient, secure drop point.

Enforcement agencies intercepted everything from drugs, to counterfeit jewelry, to illegal medicines at ports across North America.

Long-time freight market analyst Donald Broughton has died.

Samsara has settled a trade secret dispute with a former employee who left to join competitor Motive.

Freight broker Fura announced that it has added another 3PL on its journey to roll up the space through automation.

ArcBest announced Monday a 5.9% general rate increase for less-than-truckload services, which is about six weeks ahead of the timing of its 2025 rate bump.

A growing number of False Claims Act cases are exposing schemes designed to evade duties on imports.

C.H. Robinson launched its Planner last year in Managed Solutions; Engineer will be its next step.

Amazon has deployed 1 million robots, mostly in the United States. Now it is investing heavily to expand robot use across fulfillment centers in Europe.

Samsara raised its full-year outlook as it inks new contracts with customers active in the buildout of data centers and public infrastructure.

The unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II eliminates federal preemption as a defense in negligent carrier selection lawsuits. J. J. Keller’s Josh Lovan sat down with FreightWaves to discuss how the ripple effects are already reshaping how freight moves.

Walmart is making e-commerce delivery more convenient with a new 30-minute delivery service, an offer to deliver Subway sandwiches from in-store restaurants, and the expansion of its membership program, which includes free delivery, in Canada.

FedEx and China Southern Cargo promise to work together on finding joint cargo efficiencies.

John Tozer has been appointed first chairman of Veterans in Logistics to help military veterans build successful careers in freight and logistics.

Prosecutors say a group accused of impersonating legitimate trucking carriers diverted millions of dollars in freight before the cargo was allegedly moved, stored and resold. The indictment details six separate theft incidents spanning multiple states.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Uber Freight sees earlier peak season; Mexico freight trucking sector outpaces Q1 economy; and 1.1M-square-foot logistics center planned in Phoenix area.

Law officers rescued 39 suspected undocumented migrants from a locked trailer that caught fire Thursday during a pursuit in South Texas.

Eleven truck drivers with histories of epilepsy or seizure disorders are asking federal regulators for exemptions.

A California rule on meal and rest breaks for bus drivers was shot down by a federal court.

A California woman is asking FMCSA to temporarily restore commercial driver’s license eligibility for DACA recipients.

Truck transportation jobs mostly reversed the strong gains posted a month earlier.

ArcBest raised operating income expectations for both of its business units.

Canada Post is turning its attention to pricing and operational reforms aimed at restoring financial stability after unionized letter carriers ratified a new contract.

Cargo theft has advanced from smash-and-grab crimes into sophisticated identity-based fraud schemes, experts say

ISEE AI and TICO aim for 2027 autonomous yard tractor production. Gen-7 and closed safety case enable hundreds of truck orders soon.

Knight-Swift Transportation announced the retirement of co-founder and executive chairman Kevin Knight.

First Brands, Perfectus, Canadian steel firms and Greenbrier are among recent targets in federal duty evasion actions

FMCSA, including its director, has released two statements on problems with the rollout of the Motus registration system.

A FedEx air cargo contractor says it wants to use bigger aircraft on Caribbean routes, but that FAA rules governing how far the planes can fly over water jeopardize continued service.

As freight fraud, cargo theft and cyber-enabled crime continue to evolve, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association has launched a new Threat Report Portal designed to help transportation companies anonymously share incidents and identify emerging risks. NMFTA says the platform will provide a centralized location for reporting fraud, cyber threats and suspicious activity while helping the industry build a clearer picture of evolving criminal tactics.

Bankruptcy filings and WARN notices show freight companies are still battling tight margins despite signs of market recovery

Less-than-truckload carrier XPO seems set to exceed its second-quarter tonnage projection based on the company’s May update.

Amazon has struck a deal with the NLRB that should end the question whether it’s a joint employer with its DSPs.

Old Dominion Freight Line’s May operating results saw a meaningful improvement from April, as less-than-truckload demand appears to be firming.

By Satish Jindel On Monday, FedEx Corp. spun-off its Freight division. What is left is the combined network of FedEx Express and FedEx Ground.  It’s an opportune time to remember that FedEx (NYSE: FDX) would be a distant third-place parcel carrier in the U.S. market without the acquisition of RPS as part of the $2.4 […]

Brett Suma has joined Bot Auto as president and COO. The Knight Transportation and TrailerHawk.ai veteran and co-founders will build a purpose-built autonomous freight network.

Target is beefing up its food supply chain with a new facility in Colorado to support more in-store food selection.

Texas resumes issuing some non-domiciled CDL licenses for legally authorized foreign workers.

A private member’s bill requiring dashboard cameras on B.C. commercial vehicles cleared third reading with unanimous support. It now heads for royal assent

FMCSA has granted a waiver to 34 states allowing an Hours of Service waiver for hauling fertilizer.

U.S. Border Patrol arrested 36 truck drivers during a five-day enforcement operation in Arizona, highlighting growing federal scrutiny of commercial drivers’ immigration and licensing status.

Saia is poised for significant tonnage increases as its prior-year comparisons ease and demand appears to be firming.

Ohio plans to review about 5,000 non-domiciled CDLs, adding to a nationwide compliance effort affecting foreign commercial drivers.

Transportation prices surged throughout May, according to a monthly poll of supply chain executives, as available capacity remained on the decline.

The Texas Supreme Court has taken some wind out of the sails of the sudden debate over shipper liability.

As enforcement tightened on long-haul trucking, marginal operators did not leave the business. They moved into hotshot and auto transport, where the rigs are smaller, the inspections fewer, and the insurance cheaper.

WWEX and Auctane form ShipStation Global to give small and midsize shippers enterprise-grade technology and transportation services through a single platform.

The nation’s largest less-than-truckload carrier, FedEx Freight, began trading as a standalone company on Monday.

FedEx is investing $54 million to add capacity at its Netherlands trucking hub to keep up with growing transport demand in Europe and enable easier connections to its air cargo network.

From cartel-linked theft investigations to testimony before Congress, Lemm’s message was clear: cargo theft is no longer just a transportation problem.

Atlas Air announced plans to acquire 49% of Air Atlanta and its fleet, which it will lease back to the carrier to continue operating.

UPS says it has invested $50M in elevating service for freight shippers that use its parcel network between Mexico and the U.S. with the introduction of guaranteed day delivery and freight-specific pricing.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Thousands of Mexican truckers lose US visas; US, Mexico complete first round of USMCA talks; and RealCold acquires SCL Cold Chain.

An announcement by one carrier could be a signal that competition for drivers is starting to get fierce.

A new $10 billion delivery contract with DHL eCommerce is an example of how the U.S. Postal Service under new Postmaster General David Steiner is trying to be more responsive to the shipping needs of online retailers and their logistics partners.

Fleets and providers are adapting after regulatory changes. Zeem CEO Paul Gioupis talks vehicle performance, infrastructure, and grid integration.

Companies spanning automotive, steel, energy, food processing and mobility are expanding U.S. operations.

Carriers on Kleinschmidt’s network can now route invoices directly through Upwell’s audit engine for faster payment processing.

The Supreme Court widened the definition of interstate worker to include some that never cross state lines,

Carriers, logistics providers and ports are investing millions into new freight infrastructure projects as they prepare for long-term supply chain growth.

After nearly three years of waiting, former Yellow Corp. employees could finally receive payment for unused vacation and accrued sick leave.

The latest wave of trucking bankruptcies highlights the prolonged pressure facing carriers from uneven freight demand, high costs and tight margins.

Amazon is making deliveries in the District of Columbia using battery-powered cargo bikes, part of a broader micromobility policy aimed at reducing emissions, noise and congestion in cities.

Vision 26 brought Motive’s AI Dashcam Plus with stereo vision, Atlas AI and an automations engine that handles fault codes and coaching automatically.

BMO’s earnings report of its transportation sector showed little movement despite a stronger market.

ArcBest announced the launch of ArcBest View, a digital platform allowing logistics customers to manage all shipments and shipment functions through a single interface.

Cargo theft and freight fraud are forcing brokerages to rethink how freight moves through trusted systems. As organized theft groups evolve, repeatable verification processes and operational discipline are becoming more important than speed alone.

A report found major gaps in Ontario, Canada’s commercial truck driver training enforcement, prompting renewed calls for tougher audits and licensing reforms.

A House committee took the first steps toward making the surface transportation bill a reality.

Walmart is using automation to help streamline inbound shipment consolidation for vendors who prepay for the service.

FedEx Freight donates tractors and trailers to UA Northark to restart its CDL program this fall after an 18-month pause.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Florida’s effort to sue California and Washington over commercial driver licenses issued to undocumented immigrants.

AGX Freight alleges in a lawsuit that R&R Family of Cos. and Huntington Bank depleted its borrowing capacity and left millions owed to carriers before the Jacksonville brokerage shut down.

The U.S. Postal Service and its largest block of unionized letter carriers are headed to mediation over a new contract.

Executives from the Truckload Carriers Association, PepsiCo and Stevens Transport said fleets that embrace safety technology, AI will be best positioned to survive mounting operational pressures.

Stord investors have provided more funding to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in the company’s e-commerce fulfillment centers, bringing the total amount raised to nearly $800M over the past decade.

Commercial auto has lost $4.9 billion in a single year. Fourteen consecutive years of underwriting losses. Crash rates are actually falling. So why is the industry bleeding? It stopped doing the one thing insurance was designed to do.

A $50 million nuclear verdict was handed down against a Texas trucking company that may not be in business.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Desteia using AI to ease looming customs compliance crunch; Grocery chain plans $700M supply chain expansion in South Texas; and CPKC, CSX upgrade Southeast Mexico Express for faster transit times.

Phillips Connect appoints Mark Wallin as president and general manager to drive growth in smart trailer technology and autonomous freight readiness.

Coupa’s acquisition spree continued with the recent addition of Tonkean, a workflow automation platform aimed at automating procurement and supply chain workflows.

GAF’s Marianna Vydrevich said AI-powered analytics are helping supply chain teams automate workflows, optimize inventory and model disruptions.

Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas is calling for an investigation into Chinese-controlled parcel delivery companies in the U.S., saying they receive heavy subsidies that allow them to underprice domestic carriers and could be sharing critical U.S. market data with the Chinese government.

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia adds to its national footprint, opening new service centers in Washington and Indiana.