Cargado, a load board for cross-border U.S.-Mexico freight, has secured $12 million in a Series A funding round.
This week in Borderlands: Shippers rush to reduce impact of Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs; Automotive supplier plans new $50 million factory in Mexico; Volvo boosting Mexico plant investment to $1B; and BTX Global Logistics opens office in Texas.
Market chaos reigns supreme: tariffs, trucking authorities, and tender rejections spell uncertainty for the start of April.
Illinois-based LTI Trucking Services notified its 250 drivers Wednesday that the company was closing immediately.
Nationwide truckload carrier C.R. England recently announced it has chosen safety and telematics provider Lytx to equip its 3,500-truck fleet with driver-facing cameras.
Stellantis said on Thursday it paused production at assembly plants in Canada and Mexico and temporarily laid off 900 U.S. employees.
While businesses continue to play a role in setting trends, consumers are now the driving force behind product demand.
The U.S. Senate adopted a resolution to repeal the emergency declaration that allowed President Donald Trump to place tariffs on Canada.
Choosing the right TMS platform is not just a matter of convenience; it’s a strategic decision that can significantly impact a trucking company’s bottom line.
Tariffs that President Trump announced Wednesday will vary, but he said that as a starting point, new levies on imports from many nations will equal half what those nations charge on exports from the U.S.
Haley Evans, senior vice president of client delivery for TriumphPay, sat down with FreightWaves’ Timothy Dooner on the What the Truck?!? Podcast to discuss what kinds of automation and simplification TriumphPay is using to further expand the limits of payment optimization.
President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Wednesday afternoon massive tariffs against every major U.S. trading partner.
The freight and transportation industry saw another big round of layoffs at the end of the first-quarter.
Consumers want fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. Grupo Mas and Cimcorp are seeking to address the challenges that demand places on the supply chain.
In this edition: Planning for possibly significant supply chain disruption with tariffs on 15 countries, and manufacturers are getting creative with ways to mitigate the impacts of tariffs.
Why More Trucks Won’t Fix the Problem – And Could Actually Wreck the Spot Market A new bill just dropped in Washington – the Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act – and it’s being pitched as a solution to fix the “driver shortage,” unclog the supply chain and lower costs for American families. […]
Adam Wingfield debuts The Playbook at the 2025 Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY.
For small and midsized shippers and brokers, the best LTL rates often require buying power that’s out of reach. By equipping the supply chain with an easy-to-use, integration-friendly TMS and freight marketplace, Logistically is making it easier for shipping operations of all sizes to compete.
This week in Borderlands: Apparel maker eyes Dominican Republic to save on tariffs; Mexico’s exports to US fell 2.9% in February; Texas city tightens parking restrictions on tractor-trailers; and Border agents seize almost $24M in drugs at Texas port of entry.
Federal transportation officials at the Mid-America Trucking Show discussed a deregulatory approach that aligns with the Trump administration’s policy of eliminating 10 regulations for every new one introduced.
