Recent commercial vehicle enforcement operations in Arizona, Nebraska, New York and Canada found hundreds of violations and put 30 truck driver out of service.
Daimler Truck’s supervisory board approved plans for its largest truck plant in the U.S. Construction starts late 2026, with operations targeted for 2029.
Court records show the company fueled trucks at its own facility, yet investigators uncovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in fuel purchases that should not have happened.
Oil in the power distribution box can knock out lights, wipers, brakes and engine power on 5,919 new Kenworths and Peterbilts. Most failures give no warning.
Saskatchewan RCMP say the phone-order scheme targeted businesses selling truck tires, engine oil and trailer parts.
International Motors will terminate 1,341 employees at two Springfield, Ohio, facilities by October.
One truck or 10,000, the incident-level exposure is the same. Zonar’s Charles Kriete on the proof fleets must build before the accident, not after.
A three-day federal operation led to the arrest of 86 truck drivers, 766 out-of-service orders and 51 immigrant detentions.
Fleet replacement demand remains healthy, but manufacturers’ limited build capacity could dictate truck availability into 2027, experts say.
Carrier Assure CEO Cassandra Gaines says shippers need practical standards for evaluating brokers before freight is tendered—not just after something goes wrong.
Lanesurf, which helps freight brokerages cover loads in 10 minutes, has opened a public phone line. Callers dial (350) 220-6331, get assigned a load, and negotiate the rate with the AI. Any amount the caller talks the AI up above its target is money the caller keeps, up to the prize cap on that load. […]
New report credits federal regulators and states with tighter cabotage enforcement and tougher CDL oversight affecting more than 194,000 non-domiciled commercial drivers.
Shippers moved less freight in the second quarter and paid sharply more to do it. Tightening truck capacity, not fuel, did most of the damage to their transportation budgets.
The sheriff’s office linked the tractor-trailer to an ongoing criminal investigation and valued the drugs at about $4 million.
Joint truck inspection operations recently generated hundreds of violations and sidelined commercial vehicles from New England to the Mountain West.
Applicants paid about $5,000 each as a restaurant owner, training operator and test examiner helped bypass federal licensing requirements.
Customs and Border Protection officers found 366 cocaine packages after an X-ray scan showed trailer-floor anomalies and a drug dog alerted investigators. The driver faces a federal importation charge carrying a possible life sentence.
Aurora Innovation said it expects to reach an $80 million TaaS revenue run-rate by year-end, detailing the per-mile revenue outlook for both business models ahead of a planned 2027 shift to driver-as-a-service. The company reported a $270 million second-quarter loss.
An Erie commercial driver faces 22 charges after police claim his semi-truck struck nine vehicles at West 12th and Myrtle streets. Court records show bail was denied, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 7.
Atlas Energy Solutions expanded its Kodiak partnership to a second Permian load-out point and set a 100-truck driverless target for mid-2027, up from 28 today.
Authorities recovered 18 vehicles worth more than $1 million while investigating nine reported thefts valued at $876,500.
Hirschbach Motor Lines’ CTO explains why the carrier chose a startup partner over building AI in-house, and how automation is reshaping driver communication today.
A Business That Did Not Exist Yet In 1997, if a fleet needed a repair, the truck went to a shop. That was the entire menu. That was the year Bob Dickinson started what became Dickinson Fleet Services out of a small operation in Indianapolis, and his grandsons Kyle and Kevin Coltrain grew up around […]
Officers recovered 32,000 pounds of precious metal after stopping two suspects as they left the property. Police credited license plate reader technology with helping the investigation.
Senators Todd Young and Andy Kim introduced legislation targeting operators that return under new names, ownership structures, or USDOT numbers.
Lanesurf works brokers’ loads for them. It starts the moment a load appears rather than in a scramble the morning it has to move, so your team walks into the morning to pre-vetted carrier options already sitting on the loads, priced and ready to book. “Two out of every three loads we move already have […]
Uber Freight has named logistics technology veteran Amir Pelleg as chief product officer.
Georgia is moving ahead with an idea that most of the country has only talked about: a stretch of interstate where the trucks get their own road. The Georgia Department of Transportation has released a construction timeline for its I-75 Commercial Vehicle Lanes project, and the plan is concrete. Design work will be finalized and […]
Here is how a person becomes a federally authorized motor carrier today. You apply for a USDOT number. As part of that application, you certify on a form, the MCS-150, that you are knowledgeable about the applicable federal motor carrier safety regulations and, where relevant, the hazardous materials regulations. You check the box. You get […]
Shippers are running out of room to maneuver as trucking capacity tightens, freight rates hold near record levels, and new driver rules choke off supply.
Companies across the freight economy announced at least 1,222 layoffs from July 10 through July 24.
The Trump administration launched a new round of tariffs covering 99.4% of U.S. imports from China, Mexico, Canada and 57 other countries.
YMX Logistics was named one of the honorees in the Operational AI Integration category for the AI Excellence in Supply Chain Awards.
Samsara just crossed $2 billion in annual recurring revenue, growing 30% year over year. Now the company has given its brand a matching overhaul, its first in a decade.
Project Bay uncovered 973 kilograms of suspected cocaine, 660 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine and 17 firearms. Authorities charged 21 people with 104 offenses.
A Senate proposal would create federal penalties for people who stage commercial vehicle crashes or help organize them.
Tesla reported 26% revenue growth and reaffirmed plans to begin Semi production this year despite sharply higher investment spending.
With nearly 440,000 driverless miles logged, Aurora is turning safety data into a production ramp, and Wall Street is watching the race to 2027 scale.
A Texas truck driver admitted he knowingly transported 24 undocumented immigrants hidden inside a tractor-trailer.
Tarek Alaruri has spent his career on both sides of freight’s money problem. First, chasing down loads as a broker, now helping shippers and carriers get paid faster. The CEO and cofounder of Stuut joined Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent on FreightWaves’ “What the Truck?!?” podcast to talk about how his company is using AI […]
Commercial vehicle enforcement agencies are stepping up inspections as regulators focus on unsafe trucks, unqualified drivers and dangerous driving behavior.
Kinaxis says manufacturers are increasingly relying on AI-powered supply chain orchestration to evaluate tariffs, nearshoring strategies and sourcing decisions.
Arizona, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Ontario report dozens of out-of-service orders during recent commercial vehicle inspections.
Congress is fast-tracking a bipartisan DEF relief bill. The half in the press release stops trucks from derating to 5 mph over a false sensor code. The half you have to read the text to find suspends the 2027 emissions rule for 10 years
President Donald Trump on Monday announced sweeping new 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports.
Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are stepping up commercial vehicle enforcement, with recent cases ranging from unlicensed hotshot drivers to impaired truckers and dangerous equipment violations.
One working tractor towed two disabled units while cocaine allegedly traveled inside a sleeper compartment. The investigation led to nine arrests and a $2.1 million seizure.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border trade tops $87B in May; Germany’s Döhler Group opens $64M Mexico plant; and Otay Mesa industrial property sells for $8.8M.
Lean Solutions Group CTO Alfonso Quijano says that companies still treating AI like a tool instead of an employee are setting themselves up for costly failure.
Mexico’s heavy-duty truck industry posted gains in June production and exports, signaling a recovery led by freight demand in the U.S. market.
The Department of Homeland Security announced a partnership with the Department of Transportation after FMCSA identified approximately 75 CDL schools suspected of fraudulent activities.
Federal prosecutors extradited Abdullah Anwar from Qatar to face conspiracy charges, but the FBI’s reference to cargo theft rings raised new questions. Public court records reviewed by FreightWaves describe an alleged network that moved stolen Apple and Samsung electronics, Yeti products and other consumer goods through an international export operation.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is urging Congress to strengthen commercial driver licensing standards by passing Dalilah’s Law.
Jurors in Michigan found Navistar was not liable for millions in claimed damages tied to delayed truck deliveries.
Paper Transport Inc. has announced a partnership with Tesla to evaluate the Tesla Semi Long Range in dedicated operations within the Chicago market.
Arizona DPS recently cited a a hotshot driver for operating a commercial vehicle without a CDL.
Waabi’s self-driving software switched from a Peterbilt to a totally different Volvo truck and drove safely from the first mile, no retraining needed.
A California truck driver was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for a 2025 crash that left three people dead.
Gnosis Freight CRO Michael Rentz breaks down what operational-grade data infrastructure actually requires, and what shippers should be asking every technology vendor before they buy.
BulkLoads has acquired Livestock Network, adding the livestock-focused load board and online community to its freight marketplace.
A big rig crash closed eastbound Interstate 80 near Donner Pass early Tuesday morning, causing major traffic delays in California’s Sierra Nevada. According to CBS News, the crash happened shortly after 3:30 a.m. near the Donner Pass Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility, east of Truckee. According to reporting from CBS News Sacramento, the crash happened shortly […]
Warehouse closures and bankruptcy filings hit more firms across trucking, logistics, intermodal and trailer businesses.
(The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) C.H. Robinson is having an AI moment. Its CEO, Dave Bozeman, has been publicly promoting the company’s Lean AI transformation, including AI agents, automation, productivity gains, appointment scheduling, quote responses, load tracking, and […]
Federal BUILD grants totaling $1.73 billion will help fund transportation projects across 127 projects.
The decision intelligence CEO joined FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller on FW Today to discuss how project44 is embedding AI agents to solve data quality gaps, automate carrier follow-up, and deliver measurable supply chain outcomes for shippers and LSPs
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge marks a milestone for U.S.-Canada trade after political disagreements delayed its debut.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Toyota bets big on Texas; RJW Logistics adds fourth Dallas-area warehouse; and Gulf Coast Crating expands with industrial acquisitions.
(The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) Owner-operators and motor carriers are facing a fast-growing scam in the trucking world. While cargo theft and ghost trucks remain the top mind for many logistics professionals, fraudsters are using fake trailer rental […]
Arizona commercial vehicle enforcement operation on July 1 resulted in 66 violations and seven out-of-service orders.
The pardons ended nine ordeals. The mandate that created them is still on the books, still in the field, and still pointed at the trucks that move America’s military freight.
Indiana State Police says Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division troopers recovered about 12 stolen trailer loads worth more than $11 million since April. The agency says several investigations remain active and continue to generate additional leads.
Update: This story has been updated with additional information provided by Indiana State Police following publication.
AVI-SPL supply chain executive Jeremy Codiroli said the recent launch of autonomous trucking operations in Texas represents a forward-thinking approach to risk management for the freight industry.
A jury handed down a wrongful death verdict against Mesilla Valley Transportation in a case centered on alleged driver fatigue and safety policies.
One provider changed its name and lost a second device. Another lost two on the same afternoon. The registry doesn’t remember.
Logistics provider Quantix has named longtime executive Nate Gesse as CEO following the successful completion of a financial restructuring.
Progressive has ended new enrollments in its commercial trucking dashcam program with Motive, marking the end of a partnership that many fleets have used to improve safety and qualify for insurance discounts. The change became effective on July 1, 2026. While current customers will continue receiving benefits for now, trucking companies hoping to enroll in […]
North American Class 8 truck orders jumped 241% year over year in June, underscoring rising fleet demand.
A $66.7 million judgment, a $38.8 million restitution order, and a sentencing date. What the court record says about trucking’s biggest insurance collapse, and who never got paid.
Mexico has one of the world’s highest truck driver vacancy rates, according to the International Road Transport Union.
We’re auditing the people who write the laws MCSAP dollars enforce. We pulled every trucking bill in Congress, every name, and laid it against the crash data in their own states.
Progressive Commercial, the nation’s No. 1 truck insurer from S&P Global Market Intelligence 2025 national written premium data, and with more than 50 years of experience in the space, has built its products around the principle of matching coverage to the specific risk profile of each customer, rather than selling one-size-fits-all policies.
CBP officers seized 126.5 kilograms of suspected cocaine during a commercial vehicle inspection at the Hidalgo Port of Entry. Homeland Security Investigations has opened a criminal investigation following the June 24 seizure.
The SCOTUS decision stripped brokers of the federal preemption defense used for years to escape negligent carrier selection claims. Almost nobody is talking about the commercial leasing and rental companies that made the decision to hand a 33-ton vehicle to the carrier in the first place. Their legal shield was different and the Supreme Court published the map to it.
Federal immigration agents are now partnering with state truck weigh stations across the U.S. to crack down on illegal commercial truckers.
RNG has arrived as a proven, bottom-line fuel strategy for Class 8 fleets. Clean Energy SVP Chad Lindholm says the combination performance, domestic price stability, and a maturing fueling network means operators no longer have a reason to wait.
Washington spent a year threatening states over truck safety enforcement. Here’s who we give millions to for trucking enforcement and how they spend it across million inspections.
InMotion Global has integrated SearchCarriers into AscendTMS’ free CVQ platform, giving brokers and shippers another tool to combat freight fraud.
Court documents outline an investigation involving stolen freight, alleged carrier impersonation and shipments ranging from consumer goods to high-value merchandise.
CrimsonLogic urges importers to fix data inconsistencies before Mexico begins enforcing electronic customs value declarations beginning Aug. 1.
On July 3, 2026, President Trump pardoned early a dozen people who were convicted under the Clean Air Act for tampering with diesel emissions, months after the Justice Department stopped prosecuting diesel cases entirely. The technology is still bolted to every truck on the road, and nobody in Washington wants to discuss the “what now” of who pays for it.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cargo theft falls, but attacks on truckers turn deadlier; Clarios opens $147M battery distribution center; and Craters & Freighters Austin opens new logistics facility.
Idaho has become the latest U.S. state to eliminate non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses.
You can run loads consistently, work with solid brokers, and still feel pressure every week because most invoices take 30, 45, or even 60+ days to get paid. That delay is exactly why freight factoring has become one of the most widely used financial tools for owner-operators and small fleets. It’s the fastest way to […]
The bipartisan CORCA bill passed the House with overwhelming support, but a growing debate over cargo theft data has followed it to the Senate. Critics question whether documented losses justify a larger federal response, while supporters argue the current reporting system misses much of the problem.
RFP cycles have shrunk from 18 months to just 30 days. Triumph’s new tool replaces spreadsheets with data-backed freight RFP management
The Trump administration has rejected renewing USMCA in its current form, keeping the trade agreement alive but setting up annual negotiations that could reshape North America’s $1.5 trillion trading relationship.
U.S. officials are targeting a Mexican cartel by focusing on the organization’s growing cross-border fuel-smuggling business.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC has changed the need for documentation in carrier vetting. Descartes’ AuditLog transforms carrier review management into defensible documentation without adding steps.
Indiana police arrested a California truck driver after recovering nearly $2.9 million worth of tungsten oxide powder that authorities say was stolen in Pennsylvania. Police allege the driver used fraudulent documents to obtain the shipment, which was headed to Japan.
Some carriers see it as a practical tool to keep cash flow moving. Others associate it with high costs, confusing agreements, chargebacks, or bad experiences with companies that were not clear from the beginning. And that is the real issue. In many cases, the problem is not factoring itself. The problem is how factoring has […]
