A new Senate resolution calls for Congress to ensure the Trump administration doesn’t make any drastic changes to the U.S. Postal Service.
For small and midsized shippers and brokers, the best LTL rates often require buying power that’s out of reach. By equipping the supply chain with an easy-to-use, integration-friendly TMS and freight marketplace, Logistically is making it easier for shipping operations of all sizes to compete.
This week in Borderlands: Apparel maker eyes Dominican Republic to save on tariffs; Mexico’s exports to US fell 2.9% in February; Texas city tightens parking restrictions on tractor-trailers; and Border agents seize almost $24M in drugs at Texas port of entry.
Now on demand Dooner and Reed Loustalot are coming to you live from the Mid-America Trucking Show
In the March State of Freight webinar, Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland talked about a freight market on the verge of auto tariffs.
Federal transportation officials at the Mid-America Trucking Show discussed a deregulatory approach that aligns with the Trump administration’s policy of eliminating 10 regulations for every new one introduced.
Trevor Milton, founder and former executive chairman and CEO of Nikola Corp., was issued a full pardon by President Trump.
Truck drivers will benefit from thousands of dollars in tax cuts and incentives if Congress can pass the latest versions of previous bills.
A Henderson, Texas, business owner has filed bankruptcy for three businesses, including a trucking company.
Recent data from ACT Research’s March For-Hire Trucking Index showed fleet purchasing intentions at 35% compared to a historical average of 56% for February.
President Trump is threatening higher tariffs on Canada and the European Union if they work together to retaliate in response to U.S. tariffs.
Roughly 1,400 U.S. and Canadian steelworkers have been laid off due to tariffs, company officials said.
President Trump said he will impose 25% duties on vehicles and certain parts assembled outside the country, including American brands.
In this Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit keynote address, Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group, talks about what makes a successful fleet and what to consider when navigating volatile freight markets.
Susquehanna Financial Group lowered its earnings forecasts for the truckload, intermodal and logistics companies it follows.
Trucking interests are weighing in on their priorities as Congress begins planning the next highway bill.
An internal memo at liquid bulk hauler MC Tank Transport shows the company has been sold to Kenan Advantage Group.
FedEx is simplifying returns for merchants and consumers with a new tech-enabled service that doesn’t require a box or shipping label.
Trust between carriers and freight brokers is paramount. Truckstop is on the front lines helping to enhance these relationships.
A week after a tractor-trailer crash killed five people on Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas, a survivor of the 19-vehicle wreck has sued the transportation companies and truck driver involved.
From automating back-office tasks to enhancing driver communication with voice AI, this discussion breaks down practical, cost-effective ways AI can improve efficiency, reduce workload and drive profitability.
It’s a tough battlefield in FreightTech, and these companies are joining the fray with new or enhanced offerings.
A federal judge in Michigan has ruled that a Mexico-based supplier must keep shipping parts to a Daimler Truck North America subsidiary in Detroit.
There are steps trucking companies can take to safeguard their operations despite outside unpredictability.
Hey Bubba sees uses for its AI beyond dispatching. Future integrations may include features like truck parking reservations, predictive maintenance scheduling and automated compliance management.
Derek Barrs, a member of the American Trucking Associations’ Law Enforcement Advisory Board, has been nominated to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
The Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate are debating two bills to enact harsher punishments against truck drivers who are in the U.S. illegally and obtain or use CDLs.
U.S. Postal Service chief Louis DeJoy left office on Monday as the Trump administration ramps up for massive change at the agency.
Port fees on Chinese ships are aimed at boosting U.S. shipbuilding but could have follow-on effects for intermodal traffic, too.
B99 biodiesel is now or will soon be available at select Pilot travel centers.
Trailer builder Wabash National won a massive reduction in punitive damages stemming from a lawsuit over a deadly crash but lost on other requests in a Missouri courtroom.
Postal unions are raising alarms about downsizing and potential privatization of the U.S. Postal Service.
The National Transportation Safety Board said proper risk assessment by the state of Maryland could have averted the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge that killed six road workers in 2024.
A Rochester, New York-area truck company owner got almost four years in prison for lying to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
This week in Borderlands: Tariffs could lead Mexico into recession, report says; Echo Global Logistics expands operations in Mexico; Americold acquires logistics facility near Houston; and GM agrees to 10.25% wage increase at Mexican plant.
The Port of Seattle says a controversial plan to rezone part of downtown for residential development will chip away at the city’s industrial base.
FedEx has switched from downsizing to incrementally growing its air cargo fleet by ordering large 777 freighters and postponing plans to retire older MD-11 jets.
Now playing on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Casey Stone; Stephen Ruhe; and the Dooner boys
FedEx is working on several fronts to shore up its less-than-truckload business ahead of a 2026 spinoff.
A former head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, now executive director of the Clean Freight Coalition, recapped some key trucking-related environmental battles in Washington.
FedEx reported higher revenue and operating income in the third quarter than last year but says shipping business could slow this quarter because of weakness and uncertainty in manufacturing.
Kreilkamp Trucking has acquired the assets of Iowa-based Gray Transportation.
Plus, an AI-based autonomous trucking software provider, and Tier IV, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, announced a partnership to develop autonomous driving solutions in Japan.
Connecticut carrier Soundview Transportation will pay millions of dollars in remediation and penalties for a 2022 gasoline spill.
Logistics entrepreneur Brad Jacobs has closed his first deal in the building products sector with the purchase of Beacon Roofing Supply.
Fresh off a year of recovery and stabilization, chassis manufacturers are counting on upgraded technology and revitalized fleets to maneuver through challenges in 2025.
On panels for both small and large carriers, the talk at the Truckload Carriers Association was of coping with a freight recession as a turnaround remains elusive.
Intangles digital twin technology can not only help in proactive maintenance but prove that over-the-road trucking fleets uphold high safety standards as well.
An Arizona truck driver is accused of murdering the owner of an Illinois-based carrier on March 5.
Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Haley Evans; Michael Lombard; Matt Nelson
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has outlined DOGE’s scope of work at the Postal Service in a letter to lawmakers, including how existing assets can support the logistics needs of other agencies.
Defunct Yellow Corp. liquidates another property as creditors await a final bankruptcy plan.
The trucking industry is warning that overhauling how Customs and Border Protection processes low-value shipments from Canada and Mexico will come with its own price tag.
Less-than-truckload carrier Roadrunner said it has added 278 direct metro-to-metro routes.
Yellow’s final bankruptcy plan didn’t garner the needed support and will now be countered by a competing plan from the estate’s unsecured creditors.
Several small or midsize airlines that operate freighter aircraft are giving up on cargo flying to focus on business-to-business passenger flying and subleasing aircraft because of limited business opportunities.
American Trucking Associations economist Bob Costello foresees negative impacts on freight markets from new port fees on Chinese ships calling at U.S. ports.
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating uncertainty for the automotive manufacturing industry, an expert on supply chain risk says.
Supply chain management company Flexport is suing Freightmate AI, alleging former Flexport employees now heading the logistics software company stole sensitive commercial documents.
Cass data for February showed a bounce back in shipments after a messy January, but uncertainty now hangs over a tepid demand environment.
Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Alex Mai; Stean Deak; Michael De Clercq
A truck carrying goods for Amazon allegedly failed to slow down for an I-35 work zone in Texas, investigators said, leading to a deadly collision.
Rail services provider County Line Rail has acquired short line Sabine River & Northern in east Texas.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is welcoming assistance from Elon Musk’s DOGE team to help address perceived mismanagement by partner agencies and the Postal Service Commission.
RXO is involved in a legal case that could become another precedent in the question over when brokers can be held liable after a theft or accident.
This week in Borderlands: US trade with Canada, Mexico hit $134B in January; Appliance maker announces $668M expansion in Mexico; LG Electronics plans $100M investment in Reynosa, Mexico; and Meyer Distributing opens a logistics facility in West Texas.
Knight-Swift Transportation has added former Saia Chief Financial Officer Doug Col to its board.
The bankruptcy of Kal Freight will be completed through Chapter 11, after creditors reached a settlement.
The announcement by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on emissions rule terminations marks a quick reversal of the previous Biden-Harris administration’s Clean Trucks Plan.
A potential truck buying surge in anticipation of stricter emissions rules has been canceled.
Detroit Diesel Corp. asked a federal judge to order a Mexican supplier to keep shipping parts needed to make commercial trucks.
A controversial rulemaking stalled at DOT has major implications for highway safety and trucking costs.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said the agency will reconsider the Model Year 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles regulation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles.
J.B. Hunt’s long-standing investment-grade debt rating from Moody’s has been affirmed.
Equity Transportation’s reported closure underscores the reality that in today’s freight market, even long-established carriers are not immune to the economic downturn.
Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Mark Manera; Mike Eischer; Jonathon Reese
The average life expectancy of a truck driver is just 61 years.
A performance analysis by Orderful of different equipment types highlights strengths and challenges across the market.
Kalmar Ottawa, a pioneer in terminal tractor manufacturing, announced on Tuesday the launch of its OT2 EV Electric Terminal Tractor.
TransForce has a new CEO, and the supplier of drivers is looking to expand into smaller fleets.
Iowa-based Gray Transportation is negotiating for a possible sale amid rumors the carrier is shutting down.
ContainerPort Group’s parent has acquired Dray Alliance, creating one of the largest dray networks serving the Southern California ports.
ArcBest said it added more truckload freight in February to stem the volume declines at its less-than-truckload business.
Nirvana Insurance, an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer, announced an $80 million Series C funding round valued at nearly $850 million.
Investors’ overreaction to seasonal volatility may represent a buying opportunity, Citi says.
Kal Freight is likely to be going out of business, but just how that will happen is a subject of dispute in bankruptcy court.
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This week in Borderlands: Cartels a barrier to growing cross-border trade, expert says; Tesla plans to build massive battery plant in Texas; Logistics firm opens second supply chain facility in Austin, Texas; and Authorities seize $4M in drugs hidden in blueberry shipment.
Franco Hauling LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned construction hauling company based in Bensenville, Illinois, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Northern District of Illinois.
Deutsche Bank relaunched coverage of the transportation space on Friday with a strong bias toward companies most likely to benefit from a pickup in the industrial economy.
Now on demand on EP811 of WHAT THE TRCUK?!? Dooner is joined by Elizabeth’s Moving & Storage; Drayage Contractors of America
The Trump administration has picked Adrienne Camire to lead the nation’s top truck safety regulatory agency.
Truck transportation employment continued to fall in February and is now more than 15,000 jobs below year-ago numbers.
Kenan Advantage Group has acquired Mobile, Alabama-based Evergreen Transport for an undisclosed sum.
A wave of layoffs and furloughs has hit jobs tied to the manufacturing and freight sectors in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
With success in cutting down the number of overweight trucks on a key highway, New York City looks to expand use of weigh-in-motion technology around the state.
Recent tariffs levied by the Trump administration have various trucking groups warning of greater risks, while others take a wait-and-see approach.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have made another push to better compensate truck drivers for lost wages due to delays on the road.
New England may be the first location in the country to see an impact from the tariff on imported Canadian oil.
Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Shannon Everett; Luke Havener
