The Diesel Truck Liberation Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins, aims to lower equipment costs for truckers.
UPS says its new distribution center in Taiwan is the crown jewel of its Asia Pacific network.
AXN Automotive Systems’ Louisville plant manufactures axles and suspensions for heavy-duty truck and trailer OEMs across North America.
Chick-fil-A plans to invest $50 million to build a distribution center in Lubbock, Texas, as the restaurateur continues expanding its in-house logistics network.
U.S. Postal Service is ready to charge parcel customers a fuel surcharge for the first time in its history because fuel prices are rising faster than it can change its base transportation rate.
If a driver takes a product from point A to point B wholly within a state, never crossing a boundary with another, can that worker be considered an interstate worker? That question made it to the Supreme Court Wednesday, as the two sides in Brock vs. Flowers Foods made their case to the nine justices. […]
UPS will withdraw its buyout offer for drivers in 13 states because the Teamsters contract in that region gives local unions more rights to object to management’s move.
NACFE’s Run on Less report highlights diesel at 11.5 mpg and a Tesla Semi running 460-mile days. Mixed fleets are the practical near-term solution; battery-electric is trucking’s long-term winner.
Echo Global Logistics announced it has completed its acquisition of ITS Logistics, creating a $5.2 billion, full-service supply chain services platform.
As cargo theft grows more sophisticated, real-time, item-level tracking could help shippers detect theft and supply chain breakdowns before freight disappears.
FedEx is launching same-day delivery through a partnership with OneRail, a final-mile platform.
C.H. Robinson is reducing management headcount through voluntary buyouts, the company said.
Two Mexican truck drivers filed a federal lawsuit claiming a Texas carrier misclassified their visas and denied them overtime pay.
The convicted lawyers in the Louisiana staged accident case will be sentenced in July. How much will they receive?
Port Houston officials passed a new rule set to take effect May 1 aimed at pressing shippers to move refrigerated cargo faster.
Manufacturers and retailers are increasingly renting storage trailers to manage inventory surges, cross-border freight flows and rising warehouse costs.
The freight market momentum is building at a rapid clip. National dry van spot rates — tracked via the SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI.USA), the 7-day moving average of booked rates including fuel — have broken out to a new cycle high of $2.89 per mile. This represents the strongest level since 2022 and confirms […]
The freight market is no stranger to disruptive forces — tariffs, recessions, weather, economic fluctuations, and capacity crunches have all reshaped freight demand over the years. But a new contender is emerging from an unexpected corner: the widespread adoption of GLP-1 medications (think Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and similar GLP-1 receptor agonists). These drugs, originally developed […]
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Court ruling on tariffs sets off refund scramble, legal uncertainty; APM Terminals expands Lázaro Cárdenas capacity; and German components maker opens $95M plant in Querétaro, adds 700 jobs.
Two attorneys have been convicted in the Louisiana staged accident scam.
The Fullbay State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report 2026 shows 68% revenue growth since 2023 amid a deepening structural technician shortage. With 54% of shops understaffed and culture outranking pay for retention, fleets face long-term challenges.
Retail DEF prices have managed to stay steady since the start of the Iran war; will it continue?
The State of Freight webinars for several consecutive months have dealt with a new issue each month: a suddenly rising market, regulatory changes or now in the case of the March session, a war in Iran. It has rocked the freight market if for no other reason than the cost of filling a truck has […]
Self-driving trucks could deliver major savings across the more than $1 trillion U.S. trucking industry, according to a new report commissioned by Aurora Innovation and conducted by the Steer Group. The analysis projects $9 billion in annual consumer savings, account for $70 billion in gross domestic product and nearly 500 lives saved per year by […]
FedEx Freight was again a drag on FedEx Corp.’s consolidated results, which came in ahead of expectations.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volvo Trucks North America unveiled a series of announcements at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting in Nashville. The company detailed a $2 billion product investment program, a milestone fleet order for 400 trucks and new technology aimed at redefining truck-trailer connectivity. The announcements come as Volvo […]
FedEx delivered strong third-quarter results, buoyed by volume and yield growth and structural cost savings.
Lawsuit verdict: TQL hit with $22.5M verdict in pregnancy case.
Logistics REIT Prologis announced Thursday a new $1.6 billion joint venture to develop build-to-suit facilities in the U.S.
How the feds are tackling non-dom CDLs and English language proficiency.
Maersk’s Sam Coiro explains how the ocean giant uses its existing fulfillment infrastructure and multi-carrier network to deliver packages coast to coast with one label, one invoice and one tracking number.
Outpost announced five new truck terminals in Newark, Miami and California along with a strategic investment in EV Realty. The expansion adds more than 30 acres to its shared-use network.
HERE Technologies announced new EV Planning features for HERE Tour Planning on Feb. 9. The upgrade delivers up to 20% better routing and 15% more accurate ETAs for mixed fleets using agentic AI.
Urban and regional fleets have long wrestled with a brutal trade-off: sacrifice payload for maneuverability, or give up range to haul more cargo. Add in an electric battery pack, and the math becomes trickier. Harbinger is betting its new HC Series Cab can end that compromise. The California-based manufacturer unveiled the medium-duty low-cab-forward work truck […]
Dalilah’s Law on issuing CDL and other safety measures passed its first hurdle in Congress.
Canadian transportation and logistics provider Andy Corp. announced two acquisitions on Wednesday.
The owner of an Amazon delivery service provider was recently convicted of defrauding the retailer of nearly $10 million.
FedEx has put 10 more shipping stations on the chopping block as it integrates two separate delivery networks into a single, efficient operation.
Management from J.B. Hunt Transport Services said shipper attitudes are little changed as truck capacity leaves the market and fuel prices surge.
The U.S. Postal Service needs relief from unfunded mandates and operating restrictions that have created a cash crisis for the nation’s mail service, Postmaster General David Steiner warned Congress.
A Wisconsin-based carrier files for chapter 11 protection.
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Clarios introduced Battery Manager Pro at TMC 2026 — a predictive Battery-as-a-Service that provides more than $500 in annual savings per truck and reduces roadside battery issues.
Nuvocargo launches Nuvo AI, a platform combining AI agents and human freight experts to help shippers manage truckload freight more efficiently.
Samsara won a $30.3 million arbitration award over false-advertising claims tied to AI dashcam studies, while the ITC cleared Motive of patent infringement and ended any import-ban threat. Other cases remain pending.
A New Jersey delivery company will reclassify its drivers as full time employees and not as independent contractors. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Knight-Swift Transportation has sold its FleetAero assets to Transtex.
Amazon has taken the lead as the largest U.S. domestic parcel carrier and smaller independent couriers are also taking market share from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS.
Monthly data from Cass Information Systems showed truckload rates continued to climb in February, even as freight volumes remained pressured.
As global e-commerce logistics grows more complex, ePost Global and ShipWise are working to reduce friction with shipments and international returns.
Singer to take over and relaunch Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville first.
Universal Logistics reported sharply lower Q4 revenue and earnings as freight demand softened and losses in intermodal dragged on overall results.
Discover the MC number market and learn about the FMCSA’s efforts to curb illegal trades in this underground industry.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: GM, Stellantis drive auto exports to US in February; BNSF Railway breaks ground on $500M logistics center north of Dallas; and global shipper opens ground freight hub in Fontana.
Amazon Air has added more destinations to its air transport network in India.
A new report from Uber Freight signals continuing volatility across trucking and global logistics as spot rates rise and policy shifts reshape supply chains.
FedEx is giving B2B shippers the option to use reusable boxes in distribution networks with predictable returns.
The White House has launched trade investigations into 16 U.S. trading partners, potentially paving the way for new tariffs.
Discover emerging identity verification gaps in military logistics and their national security implications.
A major provider of outsourced air cargo airlift for Amazon has reached a preliminary labor agreement with unionized pilots.
Unionization of the workplace thought it hadgotten a boost by the Cemex standard, but it took a hit in a recent court case.
Layoffs across manufacturing and logistics operations signal companies are recalibrating supply chains amid shifting freight demand and industrial output.
Shares of Forward Air moved sharply lower on Wednesday after a stock market news site reported a full-company sale is “unlikely.”
UPS is pulling back from its relationship with Amazon, undergoing a huge restructuring to prioritize healthcare, SMBs, and premium e-commerce customers.
Mexico’s manufacturers of trucks, tractor-trailers and buses reported sharp year-over-year declines in production, exports and sales in February.
Redwood Logistics has acquired Stridas, a managed transportation provider, marking its second acquisition in a week.
A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud Amazon by fraudulently making claims for trailer movements that didn’t actually take place. Ameer Nasir, 25, pleaded guilty last week in U.S. District Court for Connecticut, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office for that state. Although the […]
Third-party logistics provider Fura announced it has acquired fellow Texas-based broker Barton Logistics.
A wide swath of new products for all phases of trucking was rolled out at the recent TCA meeting.
The future of driverless trucking lies through not software but on how to produce them at scale. That’s according to newly released research by Telemetry, a communications and research firm heavily invested in the space. FreightWaves spoke with Sam Abuelsamid, Telemetry’s vice president of market research and David Liu, CEO and co-founder of PlusAI about […]
PlusAI released SuperDrive 6.0, adding night driving and construction-zone handling to autonomous trucking software. Trucks are already hauling loads in Texas, with 24/7 operations now in reach.
Dozens of U.S. states and thousands of companies are challenging the Trump administration’s tariffs in court.
ArcBest’s February update displayed stable results for its less-than-truckload segment, while its outlook for asset-light operations improved.
Texas-based Serna’s Trucking filed a Chapter 11 petition as it attempts to reorganize its debt while maintaining operations.
A summary of local reporting on the staged truck accident scheme from a Louisiana courtroom.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Authorities move to cancel permits for 350 Mexican steel importers; Serviacero USA buys rail-served site at Gulf Inland Logistics Park; and Phoenix-area men sentenced in $4.5M Amazon logistics fraud scheme.
Truck transportation jobs took a slight dip in February.
Redwood Logistics is expanding its Mexico freight platform with the acquisition of Laredo-based EELCO as companies seek more integrated solutions.
A trio of trucking companies that have weathered the storm talked about the importance of data in making it through.
Phocas Software’s first annual 2026 Inventory Trends in Wholesale Distribution report shows that 54% of distributors expect to adopt a new demand forecasting approach in 2026.
Strong February truck orders suggest fleets are ramping up capital spending as freight volumes, rates and regulatory clarity improve.
Wabash’s cargo assurance solution replaces traditional seals with a digital system that logs every access event. The TrailerHawk.AI platform provides real-time alerts and verification on any trailer brand.
(Editor’s note: FreightWaves streamed news and commentary from the arguments before the Supreme Court in Montgomery vs. Caribe II earlier Wednesday. That can be found here). There was a stretch of questioning of Theodore Boutrous during oral arguments Wednesday before the U.S. Supreme Court on Montgomery vs. Caribe Transport II, the possibly groundbreaking case involving […]
Josh Brecheen advocated for a national expansion of a program that empowers local law enforcement to assist ICE in removing non-citizen truck drivers from the road.
Target is expanding its next-day delivery service to 20 additional cities.
Cart.com, an e-commerce services company, has raised $180 million in growth capital from Springcoast Partners.
Federal regulators have removed 27 electronic logging devices from the approved list since January.
Regulations originally designed to protect brokers are being used against them.
An update from Old Dominion Freight Line showed volume and revenue declines slowed in February.
Union workers at DHL Express in the United States are demanding a contract agreement by the end of March or else they will walk off the job.
(A full article on the broker liablility proceedings can be found here.) Good morning. Editor at large John Kingston and Washington bureau chief John Gallagher will be following the oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday in Montgomery vs. Caribe, the case that is expected to settle an almost existential question in freight brokerage: […]
Dragonfly Energy used the TCA annual meeting to boost its lithium-based batteries for sleeper cabs.
Two-way trade between the U.S. and Mexico climbed to a record $872.83 billion in 2025, reinforcing Mexico’s position as America’s largest trading partner.
Full ACT Expo 2026 speaker lineup announced: Incoming FedEx Freight CEO John Smith opens May 4 in Las Vegas. Nearly 400 executives include Rivian, Mack Trucks, Tesla, Waabi, Aurora and Amazon.
Straightship and Dragonfly have launched a strategic partnership that gives U.S. retailers a single integration point for northbound shipments, delivering one tracking number, pre-cleared customs and consistent service from major cities to remote communities.
Widespread procedural lapses in the return-to-duty process could threaten clearances issued to truck drivers and other transportation operators, according to DOT.
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia’s tonnage declines moderated in February, with volumes remaining higher on a two-year-stacked comparison.
February’s Logistics Managers’ Index showed a freight market recovery that is in “full-swing.”
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire 3PL WWEX Group and merge it with Auctane, a shipping software provider already in its portfolio.
Lila Kate Trucking, an Alabama-based carrier with 15 drivers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
