Small and medium-sized businesses are rapidly restructuring sourcing and inventory strategies to mitigate the impact of tariffs.
Data from Shell’s Starship 3.0 at the U.S. Eco-marathon illustrates efficiency gains from natural gas powertrains and aerodynamics in Class 8 trucks
Triumph Financial’s latest quarterly report had a somewhat different focus than in previous reports.
Happy Returns, a unit of UPS, is adding 1,700 no-label, no-box returns locations to its network and looking to expand returns service for products that can’t be consolidated.
A surge in M&A, electrification and distribution buildouts signals rising demand for logistics services in Canada.
Fastfrate Group announced it has completed its acquisition of international freight forwarder Omnitrans, Inc.
XGS is poised to compete in a world where carpet no longer dominates.
New AI RateAgents from BeyondTrucks enable carriers to automate complex fuel surcharges using plain language.
2025 was a difficult year financially for Canada Post, but the hope is that a new labor deal opens the door for needed reforms this year.
Alan Ritchey’s latest shutdown in New Jersey highlights mounting pressure on freight contractors as USPS continues pulling operations in-house.
A report by CBS on trucking and brokerages spurred a lengthy response from C.H. Robinson.
Australia Post aims to reduce shipping friction for eBay merchants by allowing free label printing in post offices.
The industry points to billions in losses, but that number only captures what can be seen. When you factor in hidden activity and indirect costs, cargo theft becomes a much larger and more persistent risk.
This week in Borderlands: Truck exports to U.S. fall in March; Port of Manzanillo posts record Q1 container volumes; and GM, SAIC weigh Mexico partnership.
New York transportation funding is cut after dispute with feds over non-domiciled CDLs.
A tentative contract agreement between FedEx and its unionized pilot has cleared another hurdle.
Transportation providers have just weeks to comply.
A new wave of layoffs across logistics providers highlights ongoing contract volatility and soft demand in key freight segments.
Canada Post has published a timetable for switching communities to community boxes instead of home delivery and closing post offices to save money.
Uber Eats has added returns service for retail goods purchased through its app, becoming the first delivery app to do returns.
Knight-Swift Transportation lowered its first-quarter outlook, citing headwinds from several nonrecurring items during the period.
The broker liability case looms large over the annual confab of freight brokers.
Parcel shippers should brace for an extended period of high fuel surcharges on top of their normal shipping rates even after an end to the Middle East conflict calms oil markets, a new report says.
As AI takes over more back-office tasks inside trucking operations, companies can boost productivity through redefining traditional roles, experts say.
Management at J.B. Hunt Transport Services pointed to mounting evidence that recent tightening across the truckload market will not be a temporary blip.
UPS is investing large sums of money to expand capacity at three key air hubs in its Asia-Pacific network despite a lower capex budget for the corporation as a whole.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services beat first-quarter expectations, reporting record volumes in its intermodal segment.
Under new calculation method, average independent pulled in a little over $71k for second year in a row.
TA Dedicated announced that it has acquired warehousing and distribution provider Triangle Warehouse.
Prime Inc. and Old Dominion Freight Line are expanding U.S. terminal networks with new hubs in Georgia and Washington.
FedEx and UPS will not be major players in the B2C parcel market unless they strategically engage with an e-commerce marketplace, says commentator Satish Jindel.
LeadCoverage analyzes qualified pipeline dollars generated per dollar of GTM spend.
From single-truck operators to mid-sized fleets, carriers across the U.S. are filing for bankruptcy as the freight downturn persists.
Trucker Path’s integration with Truckstop.com’s load board gives more than 1 million drivers access to significantly more freight listings directly in the TruckLoads app.
Elevated diesel prices and ongoing yield improvement efforts by less-than-truckload carriers are expected to push rates to new highs in the second quarter.
UPS has reached a milestone in the deployment of RFID package tracking technology, enabling it to do away with manual scanners.
Strong cross-border volumes kept Mexico in the top U.S. trade position in February.
Monthly data from Cass Information Systems showed a volume recovery could be in store for an already supply-constrained freight market.
Rob Carpenter breaks down what it was like working with 60 Minutes on their explosive segment about chameleon carriers and the Super Ego network.
California has begun to push warehouses to get in line with its rules on transport refrigerated units.
FedEx says it is looking for a new CFO after John Dietrich decided to step down from the position.
Ace Hardware is now offering fast in-store delivery on the Uber Eats app.
Mexico’s 2026 FDI ranking climb highlights nearshoring trends and cross-border freight opportunities tied to U.S. supply chains.
Crane Worldwide Logistics has acquired a freight forwarding company in Spain.
Private equity firm STG announced it has acquired less-than-truckload TMS provider Carrier Logistics Inc.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: China automakers gain ground in Mexico as U.S. exports soften; OmniTRAX restarts Central Texas rail line with quarry deal; and China’s Windrose delivers first Class 8 EV in U.S.
WEX, a company with a significant position in the fleet payments business, is facing a proxy battle from an institutional shareholder.
A day-long hearing at the New York City Council focused on the bill that would drastically impact Amazon’s delivery model.
Amazon continues to invest in faster e-commerce delivery capabilities and is ready to scale up 30-minute drone delivery this year, CEO Andy Jassy said.
EV Realty opened its flagship charging hub in San Bernardino on Thursday, delivering 76 high-power ports and 9 MW of capacity in the Inland Empire.
The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service has suspended pension payments and seeks to raise the price of a First-Class stamp by 4 cents.
Fleet operators tend to think of risk in terms of isolated events, such as a crash, a failed inspection, or a compliance lapse. But according to Bob O’Connell, Account Executive of Strategic Accounts at J.J. Keller & Associates, that way of thinking is itself the biggest blind spot in the industry. “A lot of carriers, […]
FedEx and its pilots have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, but it took five long years to get there.
Logistics warehouse operator Prologis announces its second major joint venture this year.
DSV is shutting down operations at a Texas distribution center after losing a contract, with 391 workers affected.
One gap was all it took. By the time it was noticed, the load was already too far gone to recover.
Truckers in Mexico called off blockades across key logistics routes, but underlying issues around cargo crime and costs remain unresolved.
If a truck driver wants to save a few bucks by running some of its miles without diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), it’s now going to be possible for that to occur without the prospect of regulatory “enforcement” provided by a DEF sensor slowing down the vehicle. But what are the other consequences if that money-saving […]
FedEx Freight outlined financial targets and operational initiatives ahead of a June separation from parent FedEx Corp.
Kriska Transportation Group is expanding its cross-border cold-chain footprint with the acquisition of Sharp Transportation Systems.
Owners of two trucking companies and two U.S. Postal Service employees were sentenced to prison for a bribery scheme aimed at securing transportation contracts.
Rising fixed costs and creditor claims are forcing a small drayage carrier tied to West Coast ports into restructuring.
Two trucks carrying $470K in stolen vehicles were intercepted, but the real risk is how they moved through legitimate freight channels undetected.
The U.S. Postal Service has retained Amazon as a customer, but the new contract represents a 20% reduction in shipping business.
Divisions within Mexico’s transport sector are emerging as protests over security and costs continue to snarl supply chains.
The freight market saw capacity and pricing extremes in March unparalleled since the pandemic, according to a monthly query of supply chain executives.
Vanessa Motta, convicted in the Louisiana truck accident scam, is asking for a new trial.
Two Boxes has raised $3.2 million to help scale its AI-powered returns platform as retailers grapple with rising fraud and costly reverse logistics.
Fraud is no longer obvious. It hides inside companies that look legitimate but have not been verified.
The Postal Regulatory Commission said the Postal Service can go forward with a temporary price increase designed to offset rising transportation costs.
Three former Quickway drivers, seeking class action, said Kroger blocked 3 carriers from hiring them.
FMCSA has launched its earlier announced study on truck parking.
Fuel price hikes and poor weather overhung the first quarter, but supply-side tailwinds along with improving demand could spell the end of earnings degradation for truckload carriers.
DHL investments to create a unified parcel network between Deutsche Post and DHL Express have paid dividends during the Easter holiday shipping season.
A nationwide strike by Mexican truckers and farmers blocked major freight corridors and border crossings Monday.
By the time the product was found, it was already positioned to move through resale channels. That’s not a recovery story. It’s a reminder that most losses start long before a load is ever picked up.
Moody’s has increased its debt rating on Ryder, first put on the company during the pandemic.
Under strong pressure from the Teamsters union, UPS has agreed to limit how many drivers it eliminates through an early-retirement program
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Tariff pressure shows up in customs data across North America; Arvato opens Denton logistics hub to support AI, data center growth; and Tramontina opens cookware plant in Mexico to serve Americas.
Volvo launches new VNR as U.S. fleet hits 7-year average age amid record diesel prices. Delivers 7.5% better fuel efficiency and standard safety features.
C.H. Robinson is waiving fees on discount-fuel cards and cash advances for contract carriers in April and May as diesel prices rise amid the Middle East conflict.
Strong freight fundamentals, tighter capacity and replacement demand are driving a rebound in heavy-duty truck orders.
Truck transportation jobs reported by BLS are now less than they were at the end of 2017.
Spot rates rose 23.3% and contract rates 5% from March 2025 to February 2026 even as volumes fell sharply. The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index shows the contract premium compressed to $0.11 per mile.
Two debt ratings agencies have given a vote of confidence in Echo Global Logistics’ recent acquisition of ITS Logistics. Neither Moody’s nor S&P Global Ratings changed their debt rating on Echo Global, which is privately-owned but does have publicly-traded debt. But the outlook on Echo Global from both companies was increased to positive from stable, […]
The Trump administration is expected to change how duties are applied to metal-based products, potentially raising import costs and altering cross-border freight flows.
The NLRB has ordered Amazon to negotiate with a union representing employees at a New York City facility.
Logistics providers are ramping up investments in Canada as e-commerce growth and cross-border trade drive demand for warehousing, fulfillment and drayage services.
Indiana’s new law cracking down on English proficiency for CDL issuance is now in effect.
CEVA Logistics’ acquisition of Fagioli strengthens its position in heavy-haul and project cargo across North America.
The Teamsters and Amazon are in agreement on dealing with any walkouts as part of unionization drives.
FreightWaves spoke with Daren Hansen, CTP, CTRE, Sr. Compliance Expert at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., about the widening gap between carriers who use their ELDs merely to satisfy a mandate and those who leverage ELD data to run smarter, safer, and more scalable operations. With a wave of enforcement actions already underway and […]
Lawmakers say offshoring of farm and construction equipment production to Mexico threatens U.S. manufacturing and could trigger new tariffs.
Canada Post is moving ahead with a modernization plan aimed at reducing excess capacity and cutting costs in an effort to restore its financial health.
U.S. cargo airline 21 Air has replaced Tim Strauss with a former Cargojet executive. Cargojet is a Canadian company that holds a minority interest in 21 Air, which is required by law to be run by U.S. citizens.
Winners to be announced at the Freight Fraud Symposium in Cleveland.
From the US to the UK to Europe, the pattern is the same. Control shifts early, and by the time it’s noticed, the freight is already gone.
Federal officers intercepted millions in narcotics and contraband hidden in commercial freight shipments in March.
A survey of 1,000 supply chain leaders shows rising frozen food demand and tariff pressure driving major changes in cold chain logistics.
Redwood Logistics proposed “Logistics Platform as a Service” but followed analyst guidance to reposition as a modern 4PL, earning Visionary status in Gartner’s inaugural 4PL Magic Quadrant.
