Trucking

Less-than-truckload carrier Pitt Ohio has acquired Midwest carrier Sutton Transport.

A controversial drug-testing regulation affecting truck drivers and motor carriers is now scheduled for release under the Trump administration.

During the holiday season, the usually low-volume Pacific Northwest changes from one of the easiest regions to source truckload capacity to the most difficult.

Trucks that use renewable natural gas make up 10% of Paper Transport’s fleet, and the truckload carrier anticipates greater adoption of RNG.

Hey truckers, listen up! The freight market’s heating up, and it’s looking good for your wallets. Let’s break down what’s happening and what it means for you out on the road.

As we approach the final days before Christmas, it’s becoming evident that the truckload market has experienced a peak season stronger than those of the past two years.

TQL isn’t satisfied with its victory in a federal appeals court; it wants the Supreme Court to take up the question of broker liability.

Telematics is leading the way in efforts to gain control over trucking insurance premiums.

In a stunning turn of events, California-based trucking company Kal Freight Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, unveiling a web of fraudulent activities that have sent shockwaves through the industry. The company faces serious allegations of financial misconduct and asset mismanagement.

This week in Borderlands: Cyberattacks rise in Mexico as cross-border trade grows; California begins construction of second Otay Mesa border port of entry; Yamato Transport launches cross-border trucking service; and Buchanan Capital Partners acquires Texas logistics warehouse.

The ability of California to receive a waiver for tougher environmental rules will be taken up by the Supreme Court.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the freight industry, a new phenomenon is emerging that threatens to upend the delicate balance between shippers and carriers. Known as “carrier revenge,” this impending shift in market dynamics promises to reshape how goods are transported across the nation.

The SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) has reached levels not seen in nearly two years, surging from $2.38 per mile to $2.52. The last time truckload spot rates were this high was on Jan. 23, 2023.

As Outgo continues to innovate, carriers can look forward to an all-in-one financial platform that truly meets the demands of modern logistics.

C.H. Robinson had its first investors day in seven years, and the audience liked what it heard.

Bankruptcy filings carry a stigma but sometimes the outcomes promise new life. Proterra might be one such story.

Tariff-related growth in US manufacturing would increase freight needs between suppliers.

The manager of a New York-based freight forwarding company is facing criminal charges alleging she violated federal export controls by illegally shipping oil and gas products to Russia.

With 2024 drawing to a close, team leaders at SONAR discussed during a Thursday webinar the top enhancements made to the logistics data platform.

Morgan Stanley released its 2025 Transportation Outlook, which describes the next year as likely a tale of two halves, one with a powerful restocking-driven upcycle followed by the fears of a downcycle beginning in 2026.

Volumes and expenditures moved higher in November, a Thursday report from Cass Information Systems showed.

A South Carolina lawmaker told the postmaster general that Congress plans to realign the U.S. Postal Service’s contract with Oshkosh and build far fewer electric delivery vans.

Houston-based e-commerce provider Cart.com acquires fulfillment operations firm OceanX.

Import volumes that rose directly after the election showed that Donald Trump would regain the presidency were concentrated especially heavily in California, according to KCH Transportation Director of Pricing Henry Byers in a discussion at FreightWaves’ 2024 Domestic Supply Chain Summit. He also said there are significantly low rates for shippers.

Supply chain consultant Brittain Ladd sees the wrong people going into key supply chain jobs.

Cassandra Gaines, CEO of Carrier Assure Inc., discusses the fraud crisis in the industry and how carriers can combat it.

Less-than-truckload carriers Estes and R+L Carriers have made offers to acquire $192.5 million in real estate from bankrupt Yellow Corp.

FreightWaves got an inside look at DHL Express’ big parcel center at Miami International Airport as the global logistics integrator prepared for the holiday shipping season, when volumes are 40% to 50% higher each day than the rest of the year.

During the State of Freight webinar for December, Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland discuss how a market shift could impact carriers, brokers and shippers in 2025.

The latest indictments in the Louisiana staged accident case have pulled in two attorneys and two New Orleans law firms and eight persons in total.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is launching a $31 million project to increase truck parking statewide.

Head of product at Walmart GoLocal, Vijay Cherukuru, gives a rundown of how to decarbonize fleets and choose next-generation zero-emission vehicles amid a continually changing EV landscape.

Driver fatigue is a common challenge that can have serious detrimental effects on drivers, carriers and the motoring public.

Same-day logistics provider Priority Courier Experts announced it has acquired Now Courier.

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined previously to review cases involving the question of broker liability after serious trucking accidents but has been asked to weigh in again.

Mexico’s automotive industry exported 3.2 million passenger vehicles during the first 11 months of 2024.

Each carrier has different needs, and reporting-style insurance can provide flexibility.

New tariffs by the Trump administration on products from China, Canada and Mexico will hit companies and consumers with increased costs, experts said.

The Rhode Island truck tolling plan got a mixed verdict in a federal appeals court but has new life.

This week in Borderlands: Violence against truckers surging in cargo thefts; Port of Brownsville kicks off $600M ship channel project; auto parts maker Daimay invests $51M in Mexican factory; and Korean company opens its first plant in Mexico.

Rising reefer tender rejection rates suggest the refrigerated truckload market is facing a tighter transportation procurement environment.

Forward Air announced after the market closed Friday the termination “without cause” of its president and chief operating officer.

In yet another bankruptcy filing in the trucking industry, Kal Freight looks to maintain operations after filing for Chapter 11, which means it will reorganize in hopes of becoming financially stable.

The Freudenberg Group makes a lot of different products, from candy coatings to heavy-duty electric truck and bus batteries.

Bureau of Labor Statistics data on truck transportation jobs showed one of the bigger gains in a long time in November.

In 2023, Mexico surpassed Canada to become the largest U.S. trading partner.

This year, more than 800 drivers will deliver wreaths to more than 4,900 locations across the United States for Wreaths Across America.

Frank Kenney of Cleo gives insight into the importance of keeping customer-facing touchpoints manual and personal while strategically automating other processes.

Preliminary Class 8 order numbers look promising for November, but tariff uncertainty adds risks as 40% of Class 8 trucks for the U.S. market are currently built in Mexico.

The transportation sector at Canadian bank BMO, heavily oriented toward trucking, showed further deterioration in the fourth quarter.

TriumphPay is in the middle of a rollout of LoadPay, a payment tool aimed at owner-operators.

The volume of logistics private equity deals is relatively stable as private equity dealmakers gather in New York.

Scarbrough Global is acquiring Brownsville, Texas-based Parker & Co. to boost operations along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Radiant Logistics has acquired intermodal marketing company TCB Transportation.

The logistics industry has been shaped by unpredictability and change this year, creating a difficult environment for newer and smaller companies to survive.

XPO and Old Dominion reported tonnage declines in November, but both appear to be anticipating a market recovery.

GXO Logistics CEO Malcolm Wilson will retire next year after leading the company since 2021.

Regulators are modifying their truck-crash data system but without a change owner-operators contend would have ensured drivers are not unfairly targeted.

The Werner case, now more than 6 ½ years old since it became a nuclear verdict, went before the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Federal regulators are considering a waiver that carries potential cost savings for truck drivers and agricultural aircraft operators.

A Texas wholesaler and retailer is on the hook for a $1.9 million tax bill for tractor-trailer tires it bought from Chinese manufacturers.

The November Logistics Managers’ Index showed a jump in transportation pricing even as capacity stepped higher.

Intraquarter updates from a pair of less-than-truckload carriers pushed shares of the group lower on Tuesday.

Insurance varies among countries, so knowing where a policy should be underwritten is key.

MyMechanic’s newly appointed president, James Lovecamp, recently spoke with FreightWaves on persistent issues in maintenance and repair.

Industrial data remains under pressure ahead of intraquarter updates from less-than-truckload carriers.

Next year is expected to be a transformative one for carriers.

The New Jersey attorney general has filed arguments against tossing the indictment that includes NFI CEO Sidney Brown.

This week inn Borderlands: Texas bridge expansion focused on cross-border trucking; Mexico plans $3B expansion for Port of Manzanillo; John Deere building $55M factory in Mexico; and Speedy Freight opens 50,000-square-foot warehouse near Dallas.

ACT Research forecasts an end of the Great Freight Recession in the for-hire truckload space, but private fleet expansion is tempering expectations.

A California man was sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison for embezzling nearly $1.6 million from the Fresno-based trucking company where he worked for 15 years.

As Americans enjoy a Thanksgiving weekend of turkey, pumpkin pie, football and togetherness, here is a roundup of just a few of the trucking businesses and nonprofit organizations that pay it forward year-round through philanthropic initiatives.

Trailer manufacturer Great Dane has reached a settlement with the DOJ over the company’s hiring practices for noncitizens who are in the U.S. legally.

The choice between public and private fueling sites depends on a fleet’s size, location and usage patterns, allowing for a tailored solution to meet specific operational needs.

Corey Klujsza, vice president of RXO, talks about Coyote Curve integration, the company’s latest spot market report and what the report means for the freight market.

A former driver for Walmart has won an almost $35 million verdict against Walmart after he was fired following an injury.

Some Amazon employees are preparing to strike or protest on Black Friday as part of the “Make Amazon Pay” demonstrations against alleged labor abuses.

Doug Waggoner, CEO of Echo Global Logistics, discusses the strategy of accepting risk losses on contract freight in order to remain in good standing with shippers and take advantage of higher margins in the spot market.

Areas of California, Illinois and Texas have been key targets for cargo thieves in recent years.

A drug trafficker outlined how commercial truck drivers aided the flow of cocaine and cash to and from Mexico.

Last-mile solutions provider OneRail has raised $42 million in venture capital backing to streamline the last mile of the delivery process.

Trump plans for tariffs on all imports from Canada, China and Mexico starting Jan. 20.

Echo Global has been removed as a defendant in a fatal crash case, another victory for brokers seeking to avoid liability.

Kenan Advantage Group announced the acquisition of Texas-based XBL.

Veterans, in particular, stand out as promising potential drivers thanks to their dedication, work ethic and valuable life experiences.

Schneider National announced it has acquired Cowan Systems and some of its real estate assets in a deal totaling more than $400 million.

Department store retailer Macy’s, Inc., stated on Monday that an employee hid up to $154 million through intentional accounting errors starting in 2021.

The Teamsters new labor deal with Standard Forwarding likely clears the path for a Jack Cooper acquisition.

This week in Borderlands: Entrepreneurs, small business see value of investing in Mexico; Automotive supplier plans third plant in Mexico; Cargo vessel makes first call at Port Houston; and $31M worth of meth found hidden in hot peppers shipment.

Nearly 100 truck drivers for Stagecoach Cartage and Distribution of El Paso, Texas, were notified earlier this week that its over-the-road division was being absorbed by its parent company, which also owns Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Kenan Advantage Group announced Friday that it has acquired Michigan-based dry bulk hauler PRM Trucking.

Washington state truck drivers paid up to $4,500 per truck to evade EPA pollution regulations. 

UPS is paying a steep fine to the SEC for how it valued UPS Freight before it was sold to TFI.

The trucking industry is undergoing a transformative shift, fueled by market changes, geopolitical factors and evolving consumer behavior.

A majority stake in less-than-truckload carrier Roadrunner has changed hands from an activist investor to an investment group led by the company’s CEO.

Smart label technology developed by Chorus and Kuehne+Nagel tracks packages by using Bluetooth connectivity and AirTags.

Freight asset intelligence platform GenLogs is now using its carrier identification data to help law enforcement solve thefts.

UPS, Advance Auto Parts, Great Dane LLC and Ryder Transportation Solutions recently announced a total of 1,277 freight-related job cuts.

Josh Allen, chief commercial officer at ITS Logistics, spoke Thursday about investments the logistics industry should make in 2025 to develop their companies and workforce.

Trucking industry experts weighed in during a debate at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival on whether there is a driver shortage or a driver retention problem.