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BNSF saw earnings improve in the second quarter and first half of this year as lower costs outweighed weaker revenue per car. The post BNSF earnings gain on lower costs appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Latin America poised for global trade growth, experts say; DSV begins construction of logistics hub in Texas; and COIM USA acquires acreage at TexAmericas Center. The post Borderlands Mexico: Latin America p[...]

Let’s set the record straight—bookkeeping is not some behind-the-scenes admin task you push off until tax season. In trucking, your books are your compass. Without clean, organized, and trucking-specific financials, you’re not just dr[...]

Truckstop.com announced Wednesday the launch of Truckstop Private Loads, a new feature allowing freight brokers to efficiently engage their pre-vetted carrier networks with the same trust and security available on the company’s public loa[...]

Sun Country Airlines is preparing the final three aircraft from Amazon to enter into service by the end of this quarter, just in time for the peak shipping season. The post Sun Country to operate 20 Amazon cargo jets by peak season appeared[...]

Port authorities are pressuring lawmakers to restore money aimed at maintaining operations that the Trump administration plans to strip away. The post US container ports warn against Trump budget cuts appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Inside this edition: NASA explores cryogenic fuel storage, a new gel for cold chain shipping and protein-packed frozen treats. The post Running on Ice: The cold chain goes to space appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Fresco, California-based trucking company TGS Transportation has closed. The post California trucking company closes after 40 years in business appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The U.S. stock market tumbled on Friday after President Donald Trump announced sweeping new import tariffs. The post Trump sets new tariffs on global trade partners, stock market drops appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The monthly employment report showed a healthy increase in truck transportation jobs, but a downward move in warehouses. The post Trucking jobs bucked the tide, rising in July; warehouse employment is plummeting appeared first on FreightWav[...]

The August 2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contain[...]

The former U.S. regulator for ocean shipping has exchanged the American flag for a lobbyist’s briefcase. The post Former U.S. shipping czar Sola joins D.C. lobby firm appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Cargo theft is more than an industry challenge – it’s a $700 billion crisis that threatens global supply chains. It isn’t just about stolen goods, either. Cargo theft creates a ripple effect that affects shippers, motor carriers, brok[...]

When revenue stalls, most small carriers think: “I need another truck.” That logic is broken. Adding trucks before dialing in your business model just multiplies your problems—fuel, repairs, insurance, compliance, and payroll. A small[...]

The for-hire trucking industry faced its fourth consecutive month of declining volumes in June, according to ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index. The post For-Hire Trucking Index shows fourth month of volume declines appeared first on [...]

Carmel, Indianapolis-based nonprofit Project 61 has acquired health and wellness company Offshift to improve the wellbeing of America’s truck drivers. The post Project 61 acquires Offshift in ‘game-changer’ for driver health appeared [...]

Intermodal provider Hub Group, which would be strongly affected by a UP-NS merger, backs it fully. The post Hub Group is fully behind a potential UP-NS transcontinental railroad creation appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Goldman Sachs is reportedly advising CSX on merger options after Union Pacific said that it would acquire Norfolk Southern. The post Report: CSX talks with investment bank about merger options appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Amazon’s second quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations, but the company provided mixed guidance for the third-quarter. The post Amazon posts strong Q2 growth, provides mixed guidance appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

House lawmakers are targeting Chinese-built container cranes in bid to help secure U.S. supply chains. The post Tax credit could boost competition among Gulf coast ports appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Liner operator CMA CGM said it is interested in buying CK Huchison’s global marine terminals. The post Why a French shipping magnate with US ties is interested in China-owned port terminals  appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Less-than-truckload carrier XPO sees “a massive runway ahead” for its self-help initiatives even if the broader economy doesn’t cooperate. The post XPO sees ‘massive runway’ to push margins higher appeared first on Freight[...]

The Port of Los Angeles is poised to reap the benefits of Union Pacific’s acquisition of Norfolk Southern, its top executive says. The post Rail deal will open new markets for top US container port  appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Let’s clear this up: your back office isn’t an office. It’s the system you build to make decisions, protect your money, and stay on the road legally. It doesn’t need to be big—but it does need to be tight. The three main roles of [...]

When you’re out running loads in the dead of night, your dash cam doesn’t get to sleep. It’s still working. Still recording. Still protecting your business. And if you’re relying on a camera that can’t see clearly after sunset, yo[...]

Schneider National said Thursday it needs more information before weighing in on the potential fallout from a Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger. The post Schneider National delays stance on railroad merger until more details emerge ap[...]

The activist investor that helped spur the historic Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal is building a position in CSX. The post Activist investor may target CSX, citing slumping financial performance appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The US and Mexico announced on Thursday a 90-day extension to negotiate a long term trade deal. The post US and Mexico agree to 90-day extension to land trade deal appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The brother of Patrick Tillman, who joined the Army in the middle of a promising NFL career and died in Afghanistan, has been charged with setting fire to a U.S. post office. The post Brother of NFL, Army hero Pat Tillman charged with post [...]

Ancora built its position in Norfolk Southern in 2023 and 2024. The post Activist investor to reap handsome return in Union Pacific – Norfolk Southern merger appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The Trump administration announced a trade deal to impose a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea. The post Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, imports face 15% tariff appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Tech and transportation providers among those honored. The post FreightWaves announces winners of AI Excellence in Supply Chain Awards appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

There are a lot fewer people working at C.H. Robinson than there were two years ago. The post At C.H. Robinson, improved profitability, productivity and a lot fewer workers appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Octup, a Tel Aviv-based AI operations platform for third-party logistics providers, has raised $12 million in seed funding co-led by Shine Capital and JAL Ventures. The investment will fuel growth, AI enhancements and North American expansi[...]

Less-than-truckload carrier XPO continued a streak of earnings beats on Thursday, reporting revenue and net income ahead of consensus estimates. The post First look: XPO Q2 earnings appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Aeva Technologies announced a collaboration to develop Level 2+ active safety solutions for trucks using Aeva’s 4D LiDAR technology. The post Exclusive: Bendix and Aeva collaborate on 4D LiDAR for ad[...]

The Trump administration is wiping out duty-free treatment for low-cost imports shipped by e-commerce retailers direct to consumers as it ratchets up tariffs on countries around the world. The post Trump revokes de minimis privilege for glo[...]

C.H. Robinson CEO Dave Bozeman (NASDAQ: CHRW), in releasing the company’s second quarter earnings, said it represented “six consecutive quarters of consistent outperformance through the disciplined execution of the strategy that[...]

The Nissan plant in Cuernavaca, Mexico, produces versions of the Versa model sold in the U.S. The post Nissan to close auto plant in Mexico, cutting 2,400 jobs appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Canadian National, one of two transcontinental railroads in Canada, expressed support for the proposed coast-to-coast merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The post While shippers cite merger concerns, rival railroad looks instead t[...]

Aurora Innovation announced an expansion of its driverless fleet to three trucks, surpassing 20,000 driverless miles by June’s end. The company opened a Phoenix terminal and expanded nighttime driving from Dallas to Houston. The post Auro[...]

Dustin Jarrard has been indicted for stealing from Tribe Transportation, his former company. The post Ex-trucking manager charged in $500K embezzlement scheme appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Transportation and logistics provider ArcBest is relying on cost and efficiency initiatives to get through the downturn. The post ArcBest’s efficiency initiatives helping offset soft demand appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Intermodal, coal, and grain helped Canadian Pacific Kansas City to improved profits in the second quarter. The post CPKC sees profits and revenue jump on stronger volumes appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion Freight Line is sticking with its playbook as the freight downturn enters a fourth year. The post Old Dominion not changing course as downturn lingers appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The proposed acquisition creates the first transcontinental freight railroad. The post Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern submit merger ‘pre-filing’ appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

An announced pay increase at Averitt might signal some acceleration in driver pay levels. The post Averitt pay increase could be a sign of some acceleration in driver wages appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest ocean container carrier, said profits fell in the second quarter as trade disputes hit U.S. imports from China. The post CMA CGM revenue, earnings decline on China tariff fight appeared first on FreightW[...]

President Donald Trump said that he will not extend Friday’s deadline for his “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners. The post No US trade deals with Mexico, China, Canada, as tariff deadline nears appeared first on F[...]

Werner’s year-on-year comps were tough, but it performed better sequentially in the second quarter. The post Don’t look to last year; Werner cites improved numbers sequentially in its earnings appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]