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Hub Group posted an 8% year-over-year decrease in total revenue in the first quarter, to $915.2 million. The post Hub Group’s Q1 revenue declines 8% to $915M appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

An agreement California has reached with Nebraska and 15 other states is another nail in the coffin of the Golden State’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule. The post California deal with 16 states would end key parts of Advanced Clean Fleets rul[...]

The Trump administration is considering slashing the 145% tariff on Chinese imports to as low as 50%, according to a newspaper report. The post Trump may cut tariffs on China imports to as low as 50%: Report appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Recent Q1 data released by U.S. Bank as part of its Freight Payment Index painted a mixed picture of the national truck freight market, characterized by persistent declines alongside emerging signs of recovery. The post Q1 2025 Freight Paym[...]

Fraud Watch also salutes a detective fighting cargo theft in Philly. The post Cyberthreats surge against US logistics infrastructure appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

GXO Logistics said the company’s flexibility helped propel revenue to $3 billion in the first quarter. The post GXO Logistics sees growth opportunities in e-commerce, health care appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The world’s second-largest container shipping line sees no immediate changes from U.S. ship fees. The post Maersk expects no changes from US port fees appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

One of President Trump’s favorite political organizations is pushing his administration to make it easier to grant waivers and exemptions for small trucking companies. The post CPAC wants Trump to overhaul FMCSA’s waiver regime appe[...]

President Donald Trump's trade agreement with the UK aims to increase access for products from both countries. The post White House reaches trade agreement with United Kingdom appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Proficient Auto Logistics’ earnings were weak, but it came in a quarter of extreme volatility. The post 2 markets in 1 quarter: Auto-hauling demand volatile for Proficient appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Cold storage real estate investment trust Americold said it has seen a significant slowdown in demand over the past 30 to 45 days. The post Food storage demand cooling amid trade war, inflation fears appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Roehl Transport wins the American Trucking Associations’ President’s Award for the fifth time, cementing the company’s reputation as the gold standard in truckload carrier safety. The post Roehl Transport Celebrates Fifth ATA Preside[...]

Commercial insurance rates have ballooned over the last few years. Small carriers can use some techniques to reduce their costs. The post How to Save on Commercial Truck Insurance in 2025 Without Cutting Corners appeared first on FreightWa[...]

China Airlines is investing in 14 next-gen 777 jetliners from Boeing, including all-cargo aircraft. The post China Airlines finalizes deal for 4 Boeing 777-8 cargo aircraft appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Frontloading helped drive April container imports higher by 9.1% y/y, according to a Descartes report. The post US container imports see one of strongest Aprils ever appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

With so many fingers pointed at so many targets, the Q1 GDP data must have been an absolute disaster, right? Well, no. The post Is the US economy about to collapse? appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Illegal work by B-1 visa truck drivers does serious harm to the U.S. trucking industry, stakeholders said. The post Illegal use of foreign drivers undercuts US trucking industry, stakeholders say appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Forward Air’s first-quarter update provides investors with little insight into an ongoing strategic review of the company. The post Forward Air touts Q1 achievements, investors await next steps appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

GXO Logistics’ first-quarter revenue increased 21% year over year to $3 billion. The post First look: GXO Logistics Inc. appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

With CVSA’s International Roadcheck around the corner, thousands of inspectors will be out in force, and if you’re not ready, your truck could be the one parked roadside with an out-of-service sticker. This guide breaks down what a Leve[...]

AB5 has redrawn the line between independent contractor and employee in California, sending shockwaves through lease-on models and forcing many drivers to get their own authority, but what happens when those new authorities consider brokeri[...]

Trimble posted an 11.8% year-over-year decline in first-quarter revenue at $840 million. The post Trimble’s first-quarter transportation revenue falls 25% to $146M appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

There was barely a mention of Uber Freight in the parent company’s first-quarter earnings call or statement. The post Uber Freight’s best EBITDA in years gets little attention appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Maersk executive Stephen Carmel has replaced Brent Sadler as the Trump administration’s nominee to oversee the U.S. domestic shipping industry. The post Trump nominates Maersk executive to lead Maritime Administration appeared first on Fr[...]

Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group is asking Forward Air’s shareholders to vote against three board members at the upcoming annual meeting. The post Activist investor pushes board shake-up at Forward Air appeared first on FreightWave[...]

On episode 835 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to DHL Express about shipping endangered bongo antelopes to Kenya. The bongos were transported in custom-built crates, alongside 6 tonnes of pellet feed and 3 specialist animal care staf[...]

RXO management tried to accentuate the positive even in a quarter that was unprofitable for the 3PL. The post RXO finds positives in quarter marked by soft market and profit loss appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

When a company undergoes rapid expansion through acquisitions, the resulting operational complexity can be daunting. Meridian Adhesives, a chemical manufacturer, faced this challenge head-on after bringing together 12 diverse manufacturers [...]

The Association of American Railroads is asking the Trump administration to repeal a Biden-era rule requiring two-person train crews. The post Railroads want feds to scrap 2-person train crew rule appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The U.S. Postal Service board of governors is set to vote soon on a FedEx official to lead the agency, according to a newspaper report. The post Trump supports FedEx official for Postal Service chief, report says appeared first on FreightWa[...]

Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they have not agreed to cease attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, contradicting claims made by President Donald Trump. The post Houthis deny Trump’s claim of Red Sea ceasefire appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The first look at RXO’s earnings, which were in the red on an operating and net income basis. The post First look: RXO recorded operating and net losses in the first quarter appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Kansas-based Kalmar Ottawa recently announced the Kalmar Ottawa AutoTT, an autonomous terminal tractor designed to operate in distribution centers, container terminals and industrial yards. The post Kalmar and Forterra announce autonomous [...]

More scrutiny of truck drivers and fraudulent CDLs could have operational and cost implications for trucking companies. The post How trucking can prepare for Trump’s new CDL rules of the road appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

President Donald Trump said Tuesday there’s nothing Canada’s prime minister could say to immediately eliminate trade tariffs imposed on Canadian goods. The post Trump says he won’t lift tariffs on Canadian goods appeared first on Frei[...]

A Detroit-based grocery-hauling company with over 300 trucks has filed for bankruptcy alongside several partner companies. The post Detroit carrier joins distributor in large-scale bankruptcy appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The U.S. Department of Transportation is getting conflicting advice from trucking’s biggest lobbying groups over whether ELDs should remain a requirement for tracking driver hours. The post Trucking groups clash over logging driver work h[...]

SmartKargo has partnered with airlines around the world to create a door-to-door delivery service for small parcel shippers, utilizing domestic airline networks. This collaboration aims to provide e-commerce companies and 3PLs with a fast, [...]

Despite tariffs and global political tension, direct-to-consumer brands and other e-commerce sales continue to drive cross-border trade. SmartKargo’s cross-border solution helps airlines and e-commerce companies ship with real-time visibi[...]

The Hobby Industry Coalition seeks targeted refinements to what it sees as crippling tariffs. The post Tariffs threaten model railroading as industry group seeks relief appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Transportation metrics were mixed in April, according to the Logistics Managers’ Index. The post Rising transportation pricing in April outpaced capacity growth appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

In this edition: A look at an update to the original management and leadership book, and CVSA’s Roadcheck comes next week. The post Check Call: ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ – 89 years later appeared first on FreightWav[...]

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges is down for the fourth week in a row. The post Benchmark diesel price falls fourth straight week amid price war fears appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

DHL has targeted e-commerce logistics as a primary growth area. On Tuesday, it acquired Indiana-based specialist IDS Fulfillment. The post DHL acquires US e-commerce logistics business IDS Fulfillment appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Returning bidder Saia headlines a list of mostly newcomers vying for Yellow’s terminals. The post Saia, others buying 10 Yellow Corp. terminals appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

FedEx continues to implement its Tricolor efficiency strategy with the conversion of a 777 freighter aircraft from its parcel to its heavy air cargo network. The post FedEx converts parcel freighter to heavy cargo operation appeared first [...]

Expeditors’ earnings show how it benefited from tariff-related chaos in the first quarter. The post Market chaos boosts Expeditors; all key indicators post solid Q1 gains appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Samsara’s discussion panel on autonomous trucking and the future of physical operations covers topics such as augmenting vs. replacing labor, autonomous vehicle safety testing, automated warehousing, and the accelerated adopting of autono[...]

Non-domiciled CDL holders are just a small sliver of a bigger issue with how CDLs are issued and regulated. The post Why the problem with the CDL system is bigger than just ‘non-domiciled drivers’ appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Railcar builder FreightCar America said net income was $50.4 million on revenue of $96.3 million in the first quarter. The post FreightCar America Q1 net better than half of revenue appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]