International and PlusAI launch autonomous truck trials on Texas’ I-35 corridor, aiming for full driverless operations by 2027 with Traton’s support.
New legislation turns weigh stations into English proficiency checkpoints.
OnTrac is differentiating itself from other regional parcel carriers by offering coast-to-coast service to take more business from FedEx and UPS
Transportation and Warehousing jobs see a slight rise in the latest BLS revision.
E-commerce retailers using programs like Amazon FBA or Walmart Fulfillment Services face mounting logistics challenges that can make or break their success. From rigid delivery windows to seasonal inventory fluctuations, these sellers must navigate a complex shipping environment while maintaining tight margins. In this high-stakes arena, innovative freight solutions like Shared Truckload (STL) are emerging […]
ArcBest lowered third-quarter margin expectations for its asset-based unit, which includes less-than-truckload operations.
An energetic Teamsters rally against Amazon in New York occurs as unionization efforts are likely to get tougher.
Legislation approved by lawmakers is aimed at easing the transition into the supply chain for military veterans.
Border officers in the U.S. and Canada seized more than $90 million worth of narcotics concealed in commercial loads of roses, broccoli and aluminum burr.
Freight broker FitzMark announced it has acquired Hometown Logistics.
Freight factoring transforms trucking cash flow, offering carriers swift capital without debt.
FedEx and DHL Express are moving to bigger and more modern package sorting facilities at airports in Turkey and Finland.
Less-than-truckload carrier Dayton Freight reaches further east with its latest terminal opening.
The Federal Aviation Administration penalized three companies for improperly shipping hazardous materials on FedEx and UPS aircraft.
The Trump administration is moving to replace the Biden administration IC rule through a rulemaking process.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Authorities launch $22B port overhaul to boost nearshoring; IFCO opens Dallas location to strengthen food logistics chains; and AH MANF opens $10M plant in Saltillo.
Texas is tightening enforcement of federal English-language rules for truckers under Gov. Greg Abbott’s new directive.
Logistics Plus announced the acquisition of Chicago-based freight brokerage LoadDelivered Logistics.
FedEx Supply Chain is losing a contract with P&G, which could impact ore than 60 workers.
The Trump administration has targeted October for a proposal that could lead to required hair testing to screen truck drivers for drugs.
Truck transportation jobs in the U.S. remained relatively steady in August, still holding solidly above a year ago but having drifted down over the last five months. August seasonally-adjusted jobs in the truck transportation sector reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday totaled 1,523,000. That is down 900 jobs from July, but the July […]
Truckers at Mexico’s Lázaro Cárdenas port are protesting lack of bathrooms and rest areas, and limited food access, while waiting up to 36 hours in customs lines.
Amazon Air has extended its wholesale air cargo service to the Caribbean for the first time.
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia saw tonnage move back into negative territory in August as the manufacturing complex nears a third full year of contraction.
FedEx is investing heavily to expand its parcel and freight logistics service in Saudi Arabia.
Total Quality Logistics has reportedly offered a $2,000 resignation incentive, a move aimed at keeping only employees who are “all in.”
Money-losing truckload carrier PAMT was in violation of a lender’s covenant at the close of the second quarter.
Federal regulators have delayed until 2026 action on a slate of proposed rules affecting truck drivers and motor carriers.
Robinson has deployed a suite of 30 differentiated AI agents.
Old Dominion Freight Line reported Thursday that tonnage declines accelerated in August.
Armada is rolling up three 3PLs into one that will operate under the Armada name.
Less-than-truckload carrier XPO’s third-quarter update showed a notable moderation in tonnage declines during August.
Fleetworthy’s fleet safety technology enhances safety with Loadsure’s insurance solutions.
Private-equity backed ADL Final Mile has purchased DMC Logistics, a courier that operates in the Southwest.
FMCSA’s new process for challenging crash and inspection data has raised concerns from lobby groups.
Cross-border industry leaders urge for more investment in cleaner freight technologies.
FleetWorks has proven value from their AI FreightTech solutions and won FreightWaves’ inaugural AI Excellence in Supply Chain award. This accolade acknowledges FleetWorks’ innovative approach to addressing some of the most persistent challenges within freight brokerage and small fleet operations, most notably the intricacies of carrier management and load matching. Brokers and carriers face a […]
InPost partners with Bloq.it to install 20,000 smart lockers, enhancing out-of-home parcel delivery.
CloudTrucks’ owner-operator program, FleetFirst, offers pathways to truck ownership for owner-operators.
The battle over California’s environmental regulations that impact trucking continued right through the end of August.
Radiant Logistics announced it has taken an 80% stake in Weport, a Mexico-based transportation and logistics provider.
The major trucking lobbies are unified when it comes to truck parking and freight fraud but remain divided on other key issues.
Yellow’s equipment auctions conclude after nearly two years.
Canada Post and the mail carriers’ union refuse to budge on contract talks.
Sentiment among supply chain managers regarding transportation capacity and pricing signaled a cooling freight market in August.
Small teams are rapidly adopting AI across operations, sales, and finance to eliminate back-office costs. These highly capable 1-3 person teams utilize AI to handle document processing workflows in one hour, which a team of 10 or more would struggle to complete in one week. Business goes wrong when teams start struggling. Customer support falls […]
Six persons were indicted in Louisiana for operating a scheme to falsely obtain class A CDLs.
New UPS and DHL surcharges will add delivery costs for customers during the upcoming peak season.
This week in Borderlands: Mexican government unveils $540M industrial hub to lure investments; Mexico hits $3B in new foreign investment during Q2; and U.S. launches labor dispute against Mexican meatpacker.
The Trump administration has shut down work on a three-year project aimed at addressing rape and sexual assault in the trucking industry,
Trimble’s Freight Marketplace, touted recently by its CEO on an earnings call, signed up its first big shipper.
Thousands of logistics-related layoffs have been announced by companies over the past week.
Payables automation platform BravoTran announced the addition of receivables capabilities with the acquisition of Keystroke.io.
Ajex Logistics acquisition boosts DHL’s presence in the Middle East e-commerce market.
Wawa, a major convenience store operator on the East Coast, is getting into the travel center business with its first outlet.
Infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak has acquired two logistics centers in Fort Worth, Texas.
FedEx Supply Chain to cut 611 jobs in Memphis, Tennessee, as Cummins shifts logistics strategy.
C.H. Robinson has been leading the charge on AI, and now has a new tool in its Managed Solutions segment.
Thieves have stolen eight trucks of cargo from Ceva Logistics in the past year.
Motive and Fleetio announced an expanded integration that centralizes fuel, maintenance and telematics data to help fleet operators cut costs and ensure compliance.
More shippers are tapping United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement exemptions to avoid higher duties.
Hexagon Agility secures major order for CNG fuel systems for Trayecto’s trucks, boosting clean transportation in Latin America.
State troopers and others who carried out a CDL licensing fraud are starting to get sentenced.
Canada Post’s financial troubles worsened in the second quarter driven by a drop in parcel volumes amid a labor dispute.
Credit conditions in trucking as measured by the quarterly BMO report showed some improvement.
Prologis Mobility and EV Realty are collaborating to increase electric truck charging capabilities across California.
The Trump administration threatens to cut funds to California, New Mexico and Washington, over trucker English enforcement.
CloneOps.AI built solutions for a range of industries.
California Clean Truck Check rule is being challenged by the EPA.
Three plaintiffs are alleging they were discriminated against due to their age and race after the American Trucking Association fired them in 2024.
Pallet emerged as a FreightTech trailblazer and became a winner of FreightWaves’ inaugural AI Excellence in Supply Chain award for its cutting-edge solution, CoPallet. The company is confronting a significant inefficiency in the supply chain industry, where manual workflows such as quoting, load building, rate negotiation, and updating portals have become bottlenecks. These repetitive tasks […]
A settlement in a New Jersey driver misclassification case involving NFI could provide healthy payouts to some individuals.
This week in Borderlands: Border factories losing jobs, production to tariffs; Echo Global Logistics joins U.S. Customs trade security program; and Mexico sets record with $34B in foreign investment over two years.
The end of the U.S. de minimis exemption is disrupting European postal service for parcel customers.
DHL Express is using Global Crossing Airlines on a trial basis to haul packages.
The Trump administration announced Thursday night it is immediately pausing issuing of worker visas for commercial truck drivers.
FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland see housing and auto headwinds, and rising carrier bankruptcies in August’s State of Freight.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services promotes Brad Delco to chief financial officer.
Lawmakers are being pushed to consider loosening weight limits for trucks as Congress begins work on the next highway bill.
More than 3,090 layoffs have been announced since mid-July across freight, logistics and manufacturing companies.
FedEx is targeting its European operation in the next round of cost cuts. Combining U.S. ground and Express networks requires careful balancing to maintain customer service.
The Pasha Group announced it has expanded service at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma by acquiring the transloading assets of MacMillan-Piper and Tacoma Transload.
Workhorse Group merges with Motiv, becoming a leading OEM for medium-duty electric trucks in North America.
The state of Washington has slapped the U.S. Postal Service with a $33,000 penalty for unsafe handling of hazardous waste.
The son of the late FedEx founder has been nominated to the board of directors, in what could be an initial step in his succession to CEO.
President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum has been expanded to include products such as auto parts, EV components, railcars, and marine engines.
Recent data released by U.S. Bank showed that despite trade- and economic-related uncertainty, the national truck freight market grew in the second quarter of 2025
Marten Transport announced Tuesday that CEO Tim Kohl is retiring at the end of September and will be replaced by Executive Chairman Randy Marten.
FMCSA investigation into last week’s Florida Turnpike crash that killed three people will focus on the driver and his trucking company.
“You Feel It Before You Read It” You don’t need a SONAR chart, Wall Street analyst, or FMCSA stat sheet to know that something’s been off. You feel it in your deadhead miles. You feel it when you sigh before grabbing another low paying load. You feel it in the way your truck payment hits […]
This acquisition promises to bridge the gap between merely tracking shipments and understanding the broader impacts of those shipments on inventory and customer experiences.
Freight technology company Truckstop announced it has acquired Denim, a transportation-focused financial tech business and factoring service that automates invoicing.
New research discovers the true scope of truck parking.
In an environment where volatility is the only constant, simply tracking shipments isn’t enough. Supply chain professionals have outgrown passive visibility. They need systems that do more than just show them where a truck is. They need systems that help them decide what to do next. That’s the shift project44 is taking on. Its Movement […]
In the first half of 2025, SC Codeworks’ freight activity data revealed the disruptive impact of tariffs on shipping patterns, marking a period of unpredictability for businesses involved in international trade. As shippers anticipated impending cost increases from tariffs, they adopted new strategies that emphasized consolidation of inventories and a subsequent slowdown in import activities. […]
A second round of buyout bids for Forward Air are due next month, according to an M&A blog.
Truck and rail dwell and capacity remained stable at the ports of LA-Long Beach despite a record surge in container volumes.
A commercial tractor-trailer’s illegal U-turn on Florida’s Turnpike last week killed three people in a minivan that collided with the trailer at highway speed, putting new focus on critical flaws in commercial driver licensing and training standards that have made America’s highways increasingly dangerous.
A long list of legal actions over the California-related Clean Truck Partnership just got the federal government into the fray.
This week in Borderlands: US trade with Mexico tops $73B in June; Pharmaceutical maker plans $188M investment in Mexico; and Border agents find $7.6M in meth hidden in shipment of roses.
