Government freight isn’t the secret shortcut social media makes it out to be—but for small fleets that are tired of chasing the spot market and ready to build something more stable, it’s a lane worth learning. Over the past year, more owner-operators and small-carriers have started asking how to bid on government loads, especially as […]
FreightTech startup Cargado is expanding its services into Canada.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Renegotiating USMCA may boost North American trade; Automotive supplier opens manufacturing facility in Guanajuato; Humanscale expands manufacturing operations in Nogales; and New import cold storage facility slated for Texas border city.
Still Foggy at the Top – What the New Logistics Report Means for the Rest of Us For all the hope around trucking bouncing back, the new CSCMP “State of Logistics Report” just affirmed what most small carriers already feel: Things are still off. Freight isn’t booming, costs haven’t come down, and the people at […]
Testing that is part of the growing partnership between Windrose and Terawatt includes demonstrating Windrose’s dual guan charging capabilities, which deliver over 650 kW using two 350 kW chargers from Delta Electronics.
May Ling compares logistics to other components of the Producer Price Index.
Qualifying drivers requires navigating complex Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). Doing this correctly is critical, as non-compliant driver qualification files can result in substantial audit fines and serve as a basis for negligence claims in post-crash litigation. Maintaining audit-ready DQ files isn’t just about regulatory compliance—it’s essential for protecting your business from financial and […]
The FMCSA is quietly revamping its National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB), aiming to transform it from a bureaucratic black hole into a real-time system for identifying unsafe carriers, shady brokers, coercive shippers and repeat fraud offenders.
Truckstop announced Thursday evening that CEO Kendra Tucker is leaving the company.
Chattanooga-based startup Truck Parking Club recently announced it has expanded to over 2,000 locations and over 40,000 reservable spaces.
FreightWaves partnered with Echo Global Logistics to collect and analyze comprehensive survey data from carriers and shippers for 2025 pricing trends, volume expectations, major challenges, and shifting demand patterns.
The Atlanta, Dallas and Chicago freight markets are all tightening.
Autonomous trucking company Plus will go public via merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX.
SONAR has released a suite of summer product upgrades designed to let users get even more specific with their data comparison needs.
NHTSA’s proposal to require drunk and impaired driving prevention technology in all new passenger vehicles has sat in limbo since early 2024. Now, with a new White House, fleets, OEMs and safety advocates are asking: Will the FMVSS become reality or is this another safety initiative lost to election-year politics?
In this edition: Senate considers 2 bills to combat freight fraud; Zillow for warehousing.
Two weeks after a strike ended, long delays are still affecting operations at Mexico’s Port of Manzanillo.
With over 12% of trucks sidelined during last year’s CVSA Brake Safety Week, the 2025 focus on rotors and brake drums puts heavy-duty and vocational trucks in the crosshairs. This guide breaks down what inspectors look for and how clean, well-maintained rigs are more likely to pass or avoid inspection altogether.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Nearshoring investments still flowing south of the border; Buhler Group plans first manufacturing facility in Mexico; Frisa opens $350M steel factory in Monterrey; and $90M logistics hub opens near Phoenix.
California Court Stirs the Pot on Lease-On Model If you’re leased on under someone else’s authority and operating in or around California — or even just watching the legal landscape — pay attention. A ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals just gave California’s AB5 law a major boost, making it even harder […]
