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Sweeping regulatory changes aimed at slashing trucking industry red tape are raising red flags from industry experts and safety advocates. The post DOT’s deregulation barrage raises compliance concerns for trucking appeared first on Freig[...]

Recent identity verification changes by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are having a major impact on the number of newly minted operating authorities, according to research from CarrierOK. The post FMCSA crackdown on carrier[...]

Retaliatory tariffs from trading partners, like China’s response to the retaliatory tariffs, could linger, complicating cross-border freight. The post Appeals court halts trade court’s tariff injunction: What it means for freight appear[...]

In this issue: Fleet sizes vs. fast food locations; drivers share their pay; DIY port; and more. The post Fleet sizes vs. fast food locations: How they compare appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

A federal appeals court sided with the Trump administration in temporarily staying a ruling that blocked most of the president’s tariffs. The post Appeals court stays ruling that blocked Trump tariffs appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Cold storage warehouse operator Americold said it has started building an $80 million facility at Canada’s Port Saint John. The post Americold breaks ground on first import-export hub in Canada appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Freight fraud and cargo theft have reached crisis levels, but recent FMCSA identity verification measures are chipping away at fraudulent registrations. Proactive enforcement and innovative tech solutions are starting to protect our supply [...]

Ocean carriers are maintaining pricing power This chart of ocean spot rates has moved in a manner similar to stock market averages. (Chart: SONAR) By now, most of us have seen memes about a new and creative way to say “Buy the dip,” whi[...]

Executives at an LA freight forwarding company smuggled billions of dollars in goods into Mexico from the U.S. in a scheme involving kickbacks to drug cartels and bribes to customs officials, prosecutors say. The post California freight for[...]

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling, clearing the way for a rail line that would move Utah crude oil to the national rail network. The post Supreme Court rules in favor of Utah crude oil railway appeared first on FreightW[...]

Global leaders and trade stakeholders are reacting positively to a court ruling blocking tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The post Canada, China praise court ruling striking down Trump’s tariffs appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

ArcBest announced it has hired former C.H. Robinson brokerage President Mac Pinkerton to lead operations at its asset-light logistics segment. The post ArcBest taps CH Robinson veteran to fix asset-light business appeared first on FreightWa[...]

What happens now that a federal court striking down tariffs as "unconstitutional"? The post The courts are unlikely to end the trade war appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Freight on U.S. railroads posted another win against year-ago shipments. The post US rail traffic ekes out another gain over 2024 appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

FreightWaves CEO and founder Craig Fuller analyzed the latest SONAR data on the State Street Markets podcast and says he’s upbeat about the freight market for the latter half of 2025. The post Why Craig Fuller is bullish on the second hal[...]

DHL Express workers say they are willing to walk off the job in less than two weeks if a new labor contract isn’t in place by then. The post DHL Express Canada, Unifor to resume bargaining appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

A Fresno, California-area trucking company owner awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to Paycheck Protection Program fraud. The post California trucking company owner pleads guilty to PPP fraud appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

In the calm before the surge, BNSF is confident its network can handle the coming wave of import containers from Asia. The post This railroad has 100 extra locomotives ready to handle a container surge appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The postal workers union is disparaging what Canada Post called an enhanced offer on Wednesday as the sides struggle to finalize a labor agreement after nearly 18 months of negotiations. The post Canada Post makes ‘final’ offer for lab[...]

A federal court blocked President Trump's sweeping tariff plans. The ruling will likely be elevated to the Supreme Court. The post Court blocks Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, calls them unconstitutional appeared first on Fr[...]

TransAxle LLC plans to shut down all its facilities across the U.S. and lay off 209 workers. The post Heavy-duty truck parts maker, distributor to close after 46-year run appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The government is cleaning up motor carrier safety regulations to ensure consistency and improve clarity for the trucking industry. The post FMCSA streamlines regulations on truck routing, civil penalties appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Carriers are pushing for big increases in the Asia-U.S. trade, but it remains to be seen how desperate shippers are to secure capacity, says a Xeneta analyst. The post ‘Fear and uncertainty’ driving up China-US container rates appeared [...]

After 1 increase, latest weekly price picks up earlier trend of declines. The post Retail diesel benchmark price resumes downward momentum appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Justin Martin; Mike D; Mike Lutzenkirchen The post 100 deadliest days of summer; do truckers know their pay?; carrier bankruptcy | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The obscure clause in the reconciliation bill that could juice manufacturing investment. The post Bonus depreciation for manufacturing plants now! appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

What the 2025 FMCSA rule blitz really changes: a side-by-side breakdown of old rules, new language, and what fleets, drivers and compliance teams need to know. FMCSA dropped 18 proposed and two final rules into the Federal Register. We’re[...]

Volvo Cars has announced layoffs at facilities in Sweden and the U.S. amid a “challenging period,” officials said. The post Volvo Cars to slash 3,000 workers amid global trade uncertainty appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Canada Post’s financial troubles have been compounded by the ongoing labor dispute and the inability to generate more revenue from parcel delivery. The post Canada Post parcel volumes drop 50% as labor dispute compounds challenges appeare[...]

BMO’s second-quarter earnings did not suggest a turnaround in credit conditions for trucking. The post BMO’s Q2 earnings show no improvement in credit conditions for trucking appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The DOT is expediting infrastructure projects in North Carolina and Tennessee. The post DOT Secretary Duffy announces $1.5B for Hurricane Helene, other disaster recovery appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Every week, thousands of loads move across the country before a single rate hits the load board. That’s because most freight—especially high-volume freight—starts with a contract. Shippers send out tenders to their core carriers, usua[...]

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a group of Russian hackers has gone into overdrive. As Western countries began ramping up military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, the GRU focused on the logistics and tech companies that suppo[...]

French container line CMA CGM is partnering with Saigon Newport Corp. on a $600 million container terminal project in northern Vietnam. The post CMA CGM developing $600M Vietnam container terminals appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The Trump administration is amending a list of truck safety rules, aiming to streamline regulations and make compliance easier. The post FMCSA unveils 18 proposed rule changes appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Veho, a tech-enabled parcel courier, is testing a delivery robot that can walk, climb and roll to customer doorsteps in cityscapes. The post Bezos-backed robotics firm teams with Veho on e-commerce delivery appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Purolator’s airfreight partner in western Canada is modifying turboprop aircraft for parcel transport as part of a fleet modernization. The post Purolator targets summer service for initial ATR converted freighter appeared first on Freigh[...]

Maersk (OTC: AMKBY) and Hapag-Lloyd (OTC: HPGLY) announced new container services from East Asia to the U.S. Port of Long Beach. The additions by the Gemini Cooperation partners, which include the redeployment of at least one ship back into[...]

A U.S. senator wants to cut through red tape that’s keeping driverless cars and trucks from commercial viability. The post Legislation aims to jump-start rollout of driverless vehicles appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

In this edition: Book chronicles author’s journey with range of carriers; the latest tech sale The post Check Call: ‘Uncommon Carriers’ brings the freight – and the history appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The entire market shifts when carriers start saying “no” to contracted freight. Rising tender rejection rates signal tightening capacity and often precede spot rate hikes, while falling rates point to softening demand. The post Tender R[...]

Recap hours and sleeper berth splits are two of the most misunderstood parts of hours-of-service regulations. Whether you’re a new CDL holder or a seasoned fleet operator, knowing how to use these tools can extend your driving day without[...]

Let’s set the record straight: There is no widespread truck driver shortage in 2025. There. I said it. If you’ve been anywhere near the supply chain over the past four years, you know exactly why that sentence deserves to be said. Again[...]

Ports in Houston and Corpus Christi reported a rise in cargo volumes during April, while New Orleans posted a slight decrease. The post Texas, Louisiana Gulf Coast ports post mixed results for April appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

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Chassis provider DCLI is upgrading its domestic intermodal chassis fleet with BlackBerry Radar GPS technology. The post DCLI, BlackBerry adding GPS to 100,000 intermodal chassis appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

A.P. Moller-Maersk, parent of the world’s second-largest shipping line, said that as of late May it has bought back almost $600 million worth of stock. The post Maersk more than halfway through $1B stock buyback appeared first on FreightW[...]

A Chicago-area carrier has filed for bankruptcy protection. The post 70-unit Illinois carrier files for bankruptcy protection appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The trucking industry has faced its longest and deepest downturn in history, beginning in March 2022. This prolonged slump, known as the Great Freight Recession, has driven many trucking companies out of business. A sluggish goods economy c[...]

Financially-battered supply chain software company e2open is being acquired by an Australian company. The post E2open sold to WiseTech, Australian logistics software company appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]