Trucking

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 […]

From July 12 to July 18, 2026, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance runs Operation Safe Driver Week across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and for those seven days the number of officers watching for unsafe driving goes up sharply. CVSA announced the dates and the focus on April 30. The official area of emphasis […]

Numeo AI is helping brokers verify carrier identity and maintain real-time load visibility through a continuous verification platform already used by more than 3,000 dispatchers and 10,000 drivers. Learn how Numeo’s AI-powered dispatch tools are giving brokers verified capacity, automated track-and-trace, and access to an active carrier network without adding friction for drivers.

A series of recent enforcement actions across three U.S. border states highlights growing scrutiny of commercial drivers.

(The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) In a major ruling issued yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court said President Trump can remove members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) without having to show “cause,” such as poor performance or misconduct. […]

Old Dominion Freight Line’s sixteen consecutive years as the #1 National LTL Carrier for Quality reflect a deliberate strategy built on proactive fleet maintenance, advanced load planning, and a workforce development model that fills most job openings from within.

This month, Saia launched REV, a company-wide initiative designed to advance freight performance through faster transit times, enhanced service capabilities, and greater shipment visibility.
REV, which stands for Rapid, Expanded and Visible, brings together a series of strategic investments across the Saia network.

BetterFleet CEO Dan Hilson says fleet operators are moving past EV experiment mode. The real savings come from AI that manages charge timing, demand charges, and battery health.

A Montana man received a 41-month federal prison sentence after admitting he transported more than $181,000 in stolen construction equipment from Montana to Idaho.

myMechanic’s Dealer-Connect bridges the gap between telematics alerts and slow roadside execution, replacing phone handoffs with orchestrated digital dispatch and updates.

The Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway project aims to expand short rail access for cross-border cargo between the U.S. and Mexico.

The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index Rates Edition shows dry van spot rates surged 31% year-over-year in May 2026 as capacity tightening drives costs higher.