The Northwest Seaport Alliance recently announced its first-ever incentive program for zero-emission truck and charging deployment in the Puget Sound region. Zeem Solutions was selected as the subrecipient of the program after a competitive bidding process.
In this edition: Compass and Illuminate partner for new TemperPack+, Nordic Cold Chain Solutions has a new GLP-1 packaging solution, and bananas swing for the freezer aisle.
Motive introduces Positive Driving AI to detect safe behaviors like quick obstacle avoidance, shifting fleets to rewards-based coaching. Results show 64% fewer safety incidents and 43% lower turnover
In this edition: breaking down the new deadline for tariffs and expansion into Mexico.
Rising costs collided with depressed freight rates, according to ATRI’s latest operational costs of trucking benchmarking report. According to the data, the industry’s average cost of operating a truck declined slightly by 0.4% to $2.260 per mile.
In this edition: Breaking down top cold chain hubs, developments in the autoimmune drugs, and ramen comes to the frozen aisle.
In this edition: Breaking down Denim’s Shipper Pulse report and Carrier Source’s weekly shipper report.
Vay and Kodiak Robotics announced a strategic partnership integrating Vay’s remote driving technology into Kodiak’s autonomous technology stack. The collaboration introduces Kodiak’s Assisted Autonomy, enabling human operators to remotely control trucks in complex scenarios.
CarriersEdge launched an English Language Proficiency Assessment in June 2025 to help trucking carriers comply with U.S. regulations under 49 CFR §391.11(b)(2). The tool evaluates drivers’ language skills for roadside inspections, using audio-visual cues.
In this edition: World Refrigeration Day, The rising demand for cold chain in the Middle East and North Africa, and cultivated meat makes headway.
In this edition: The Go-Giver book review and cyberattacks hit again.
In this edition: Breaking down the OC&C strategy report, Roadtex gets an expansion, and P.F. Changs expand their presence in the freezer aisle
Kodiak Robotics announced it has selected Roush Industries as its manufacturing partner to scale the upfitting of trucks equipped with the Kodiak Driver autonomous system. Starting in the second half of 2025, Roush will begin upfitting these autonomous trucks at its facility in Livonia, Michigan.
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have officially launched Coretura, a joint venture dedicated to developing a standardized software-defined vehicle platform for commercial vehicles.
In this edition: Breaking down the annual NTT Data study and Mexico becomes top trading partner again.
Aurora has partnered with On the Road Garage, a transportation workforce development provider to launch an apprenticeship and upskilling initiative to prepare workers for the new demands required by autonomous vehicles.
In this edition: Tjoapack Announces Packaging, Cold Chain Expansions in US and Netherlands, Great Point Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Eutecma, and Conagra Brands Introduces More Than 50 New Frozen Foods
Fleetworthy recently announced it had acquired Haul, a provider of AI-powered compliance and safety technology. The combination expands Fleetworthy’s offering by adding artificial intelligence and automation to its capabilities, including automated document audits, intelligent driver onboarding and scorecards, and real-time compliance monitoring. The safety and compliance gains continue to build out Fleetworthy’s existing technology suite, […]
With the rise of fuel fraud and increasingly complex fuel tax regulations, QuikQ’s fuel payment instruments utilize technology to track and prevent discrepancies at the pump.
In this edition: Key findings from the CSCMP State of Logistics report, and a new cross-border load board hits the scene.
Testing that is part of the growing partnership between Windrose and Terawatt includes demonstrating Windrose’s dual guan charging capabilities, which deliver over 650 kW using two 350 kW chargers from Delta Electronics.
In this edition: Breaking down the new Polar King report, the pharmaceutical alliance that’s shaking up the industry and Kodiak brings sandwiches to the freezer aisle.
Chattanooga-based startup Truck Parking Club recently announced it has expanded to over 2,000 locations and over 40,000 reservable spaces.
Echo surveyed 5,000 carriers and shippers on the freight market On Tuesday, Echo and FreightWaves co-hosted a webinar that featured Sean Burke, Echo chief commercial officer, and Jay Gustafson, Echo executive vice president of brokerage operations. The presentation discussed the results of a survey conducted at the end of last year, with more than 5,000 […]
In this edition: Senate considers 2 bills to combat freight fraud; Zillow for warehousing.
Roozbeh Charll, Einride’s CFO, will take over as CEO. The leadership shuffle comes as the company considers an IPO in the U.S.
In this edition: Lufthansa’s new options, Agile Cold Storage’s new facility and Dolly Parton’s freezer aisle debut.
Recent identity verification changes by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are having a major impact on the number of newly minted operating authorities, according to research from CarrierOK.
In this issue: Fleet sizes vs. fast food locations; drivers share their pay; DIY port; and more.
Ocean carriers are maintaining pricing power This chart of ocean spot rates has moved in a manner similar to stock market averages. (Chart: SONAR) By now, most of us have seen memes about a new and creative way to say “Buy the dip,” which is, of course, Trump Always Chickens Out, or TACO. In addition […]
In this edition: Book chronicles author’s journey with range of carriers; the latest tech sale
RXO recently released its Q2 Truckload Market Forecast, which found that despite economic turmoil, the U.S. truckload space remained relatively calm according to shippers’ KPIs.
Humans are back in the driverless driver’s seat but only as window dressing, according to a recent update from Aurora Innovation.
All thawed out There has been some new research around organ donors. Researchers have discovered a molecular process that occurs when donor hearts are preserved in cold storage, which contributes to failure after transplant, a study in both humans and animals shows. The team, a collaboration between Michigan Medicine and Mayo Clinic, also found a […]
‘Air pocket’ makes its way to port and intermodal volume SONAR Trade War Command Center In April, numerous U.S. ports set records for import volume. The SONAR Trade War Command Center application shows expected steep month-over-month declines in import volumes based on a 14-day moving average of bookings by date of departure. Most notably, volume […]
In this edition: The Trellix cyberreport, and DAT gets a makeover
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 Windrose EV tractor touts a 420-mile range. Phoenix-based JoyRide Logistics will operate the trucks.
In this edition: Breaking down the TIA fraud report, and tariffs between the U.S. and China take a break.
In this edition: Breaking down Americold earnings, Maersk upgrades IoT devices and frozen food marketing takes a social turn.
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.
Carriers in port cities brace for ‘air pocket’ The Los Angeles outbound tender rejection rate is only 2% compared to the national tender rejection rate of 5.4%. (Chart: SONAR) Import volume remained strong in April, as FreightWaves described, with imports up 1.2% from March and 9.1% year over year. Going forward, a major drop-off in […]
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.
In this edition: A look at an update to the original management and leadership book, and CVSA’s Roadcheck comes next week.
Truck Tech went on location to dive into one of the largest events focused on advanced technology in the commercial vehicle industry.
In this edition: JFK gets upgrades for air cargo, DHL makes headway with health services investments, and Tillamook rolls out new ice cream flavors.
Ocean rejection rates spike as bookings fall (Chart: SONAR Container Atlas) Much of the focus the past several days has been on the drop in ocean bookings from China to the U.S., and with good reason. The SONAR Ocean Booking Volume Index from China to the U.S. is now down about 50% year over year, […]
OOIDA report challenges driver shortage narrative, argues turnover is the issue
In this edition: Getting into the benefits of a bonded warehouse, and cross-border doesn’t seem to slow down.
In this edition: UPS has another health care acquisition, FreezePak grows again and frozen pizza as an economic indicator.
In this edition: Breaking down the “Chain Reaction 2024” report; a new facility for Grip; and a GLP-1-friendly ice cream makes its debut.
Tender volume takes a dive Tender volume, a measure of how often shippers request carriers to move loads, has trended down in recent days. (Chart: SONAR) Up until the past few days, for all the turmoil in trade policy and the financial markets, SONAR had not been showing much change in freight demand, as measured […]
Daimler Truck North America is delivering its latest flagship on-highway trucks to the autonomous testing fleet of Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck. The trucks are based on the recently unveiled fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia.
In this edition: Changes coming for low-value shipments, and Hispanic brands see massive market upswing.
In this issue: Cassandra Gaines calls out harassment at industry event; and more.
Q1 earnings season is upon us, with early results pointing to continued degradation in truckload carriers’ financial health. Wisconsin-based Marten Transport released its Q1 earnings on Wednesday, but with publicly traded companies timing is everything.
In this edition: The fight against freight fraud steps up and why a water fight can affect the supply chain.
In this edition: Health care sector sees massive investment from small-parcel carriers, a new cold storage acquisition and a disruption in the ice pop space.
Samsara report examines causes and impacts of distracted driving Technology and telematics provider Samsara released a report on Tuesday that looked at what causes distracted driving and solutions for it. The report included over 1,500 commercial driver respondents. A major theme was that distracted driving is widespread, with text messaging and social media usage as […]
Tesla Semi deliveries delayed again The long-awaited debut of the Tesla Semi is running late, according to Electrek, which obtained a letter from Ryder to California’s Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC). The letter is part of a 28-month contract extension request with MSRC, which awarded Ryder funding to deploy Tesla Semis and […]
Imports may fall sharply in second half Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said he expects at least a 10% year-over-year drop in container volume at the port in the second half. I found that to be especially noteworthy because his comments seemed to be a departure from his more bullish remarks in […]
In this edition: Breaking down what to expect for earnings season and APM Terminals makes big moves at the Panama Canal.
In this edition: Pharma world catches a short-term break, and frozen pizza combos get a trend forecast.
Nationwide truckload carrier C.R. England recently announced it has chosen safety and telematics provider Lytx to equip its 3,500-truck fleet with driver-facing cameras.
Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: the industry reacts to Liberation Day tariffs
Reflecting the tariff pull-forward, rail intermodal takes share from truckload.
In this edition: Planning for possibly significant supply chain disruption with tariffs on 15 countries, and manufacturers are getting creative with ways to mitigate the impacts of tariffs.
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.
In this edition: The Fridge Act debuts in Congress, a hockey puck aims to tackle cargo theft, and peanut butter cones at your fingertips.
Fears of tariffs on lumber, other goods drive flatbed rejection rates to 3-year high.
In this edition: A book review for “Sell With a Story,” and FedEx freight moves spinoff forward
In this edition: Pharmaceutical supply chains set for growth, building reliability for vaccines in developing areas and the return of a favorite ice cream bar
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.
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.
Trade group says stores continue to import as much merchandise as possible.
In this edition: What the “DHL Trade Atlas 2025” report forecasts, and the unofficial start to produce season has arrived.
In this edition: Lineage acquires a new cold storage company; Foley, Alabama, gets a new cold storage warehouse and Häagen-Dazs brings new sorbet to the freezer aisle.
Bloomberg reports that Ares Acquisition Corp. II is in advanced talks to merge with Kodiak Robotics, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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.
Amid uncertain demand, capacity continues to exit.
In this edition: A new lawsuit over broker transparency and warehousing space comes at a premium.
In this edition: Health care and pharmaceutical supply chains face upheaval with tariffs on Chinese goods, a new rapid thaw unit hits the market, and the frozen french fry section gets tastier.
Morgan Stanley has initiated coverage of autonomous trucking company Aurora Innovation as the company prepares to begin commercial driverless operations in April.
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Recent tariffs levied by the Trump administration have various trucking groups warning of greater risks, while others take a wait-and-see approach.
Impact of levies seen in Canadian trucking, US imports, warehousing and intermodal.
In this edition: Breaking down the impact of tariffs on U.S. supply chains and a new project44 and SONAR partnership.
In this edition: Envirotainer enhances pharma supply chains, Wabash boosts trailers and DiGiorno heads to the ranch.
WattEV recently announced an agreement with Tesla for the delivery of 40 Semis in 2026, with two of the heavy-duty electric trucks coming this year.
RXO recently released its Q1 2025 Truckload Market Forecast, with its Curve Index showing a continuation of rate inflation first observed in Q4 2024.
Freight volume has been weak this month Tender volume, which counts how often shippers request that carriers pick up loads, has shown weakness this month. (Chart: SONAR) The Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI – above) is the SONAR chart that stands out the most to me this week. It measures the volume of requests from […]
Market Update: Spot Rates Still Dropping — Where Can You Find the Money? If you’ve been feeling like rates just aren’t moving in the right direction, you’re not alone. This map breaks down spot rate changes over the past four days, and the message is clear: Most outbound lanes across the country are still seeing […]
In this edition: Reviewing ‘Never Split the Difference’ and Amazon maybe tries to break into the LTL game.
In this edition: Unilever unveils ice cream solutions, Mucinex maker boasts resiliency and Dolly Parton strums into the freezer aisle.
Rivian Automotive is expanding its commercial electric van sales to all U.S. businesses, a shift in the company’s strategy more than a year after Rivian ended its exclusivity deal with Amazon.
Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: plane crashes, Nikola’s bankruptcy and more.
The Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump administration has taken a significant step toward potentially overturning California’s stricter truck emissions regulations.
Freight market not tightening in time for bid season.
In this edition: The FMCSA’s proposed broker transparency rule gets an extra comment period, and The Playbook arrives at FreightWaves.
Welcome to the first edition of The Playbook. Welcome to the very first edition of The Playbook, a weekly newsletter dedicated to small carriers and fleets. My name is Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group – consider me your new mentor. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my 24-plus years in the trucking […]
