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Georgia-based regional carrier Robert Bearden Trucking has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The post Georgia-based carrier with 128 drivers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The agency confirmed investigators visited the carrier linked to a deadly Indiana crash and a massive chameleon network. But the enforcement pathway matters more than the headline. The post Fed’s Went On-Terminal For Indiana’s Chameleon[...]

A Mexican licencia federal de conductor can be obtained without a behind-the-wheel road test. Third-party brokers advertise mail-order processing for as little as $200. Under existing reciprocity agreements, that license can be converted to[...]

The U.S. Postal Service saw quarterly adjusted operating income tumble by nearly two-thirds as parcel volume fell by double digits and revenue contracted during the peak shipping season. The post USPS quarterly parcel volumes fall 12% as e-[...]

Truck drivers describe being pressured to operate in unsafe environments and explain what drivers can do when safety is put at risk. The post When drivers say no: Truckers speak out about unsafe working conditions appeared first on FreightW[...]

Chattanooga-based platform adds 1,000 spots in three months as major carriers embrace private parking marketplace The post Truck Parking Club hits 4,000 locations, targets 10,000 by year-end appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Spot and contract rates climb amid tighter capacity and stricter regulatory pressures on carriers The post Freight market tightens in Q4 despite subdued volumes, U.S. Bank data shows appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The first look at RXO’s fourth quarter earnings show the impact of a bad market for brokers. The post First look: Tough market for brokers evident in RXO 4Q earnings appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Mediterranean Shipping Company earned a substantial fine from the Federal Maritime Commission for three separate Shipping Act violations. The post FMC fines MSC millions for Shipping Act violations appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Amazon said its regionalized fulfillment network and expanding same-day delivery helped boost fourth-quarter results to $213.4 billion in net sales. The post Amazon posts Q4 gains from fulfillment orders and faster last-mile delivery appear[...]

Nashville-based Quickway Transportation and two of its affiliate companies have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The post Nashville-based Quickway Transportation, affiliates file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Werner Enterprises has begun restructuring its one-way fleet, a move announced alongside the reporting of its fourth-quarter results, which fell short of expectations. The post First look: Werner’s Q4 misses mark appeared first on Freight[...]

A truck driver licensing overhaul has moved to OMB for final review, signaling an imminent end to regulatory limbo for nearly 200,000 foreign-domiciled truckers. The post Foreign trucker CDL rule now under review at OMB appeared first on Fr[...]

XPO’s less-than-truckload tonnage was flat in January, breaking an 18-month stretch of declines. The post XPO’s January tonnage bucks negative trend appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

ShipTime Canada is expanding its last-mile virtual delivery network with the acquisition of on-demand warehouse platform Warehowz. The post Canadian e-commerce shipping platform acquires Warehowz appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Dozens of Senators and Representatives have urged a careful review by federal regulators of the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The post GOP members to STB: Find ‘real’ benefits or reject rail merger appeared firs[...]

Overcapacity and global trade headwinds sent Maersk to a Q4 pre-tax loss on container volumes that improved by 8%. The post Maersk posts Q4 pre-tax loss, will cut 1,000 jobs appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

FedEx has filed plans with local planning authorities for the addition of another major parcel sorting building at its super hub at Memphis airport in Tennessee. The post FedEx preparing major sort center expansion at Memphis air hub appear[...]

On Tuesday afternoon, a 30-year-old truck driver from Philadelphia named Bekzhan Beishekeev failed to stop for slowed traffic on State Road 67 in Jay County, Indiana. He swerved into oncoming traffic and killed four Amish men from the Bryan[...]

With its end-2025 acquisition trifecta that brought it three factoring companies all at once, Love’s Travel Stops is likely to look for more this year to grow its factoring activities within its Love’s Financial Services division. Love�[...]

XPO beat fourth-quarter expectations on Thursday. The post First look: XPO posts Q4 earnings beat appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Longtime Canadian National executive Stacy Alderson to retire; engineering VP Jamie Lockwood promoted. The post Alderson, CN investor relations executive, to retire appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

A California jury awarded $52 million to truck drivers who said Sysco retaliated against them for reporting safety and labor violations. The post Truck drivers win $52M whistleblower retaliation verdict against Sysco appeared first on Frei[...]

Freight on U.S. railroads plunged into the red in the latest data, after posting across-the-board gains the previous week. The post U.S. rail freight loses ground in latest data appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Allstates WorldCargo adds customs brokerage capabilities by acquiring Promptus. The post Allstates WorldCargo acquires customs broker Promptus appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

On Tuesday afternoon, a 30-year-old truck driver from Philadelphia named Bekzhan Beishekeev failed to stop for slowed traffic on State Road 67 in Jay County, Indiana. He swerved into oncoming traffic and killed four Amish men, a father, two[...]

The Stop Underrides Act 2.0 mandates 40 mph-rated side guards for all new trucks and trailers while dropping the controversial retrofit requirements for existing fleets. The post Legislation would require crash protection on new trucks appe[...]

FMCSA clarifies that while most English proficiency failures now trigger out-of-service orders, truck drivers in designated border zones will be allowed to continue their routes. The post FMCSA designates English proficiency ‘safe zones�[...]

A driver who set Swift trailers on fire now has a second sentence for his activities. The post Driver who set Swift trailers ablaze gets sentenced in a 2nd state appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion voiced optimism about a potential demand inflection but cautioned that this cycle has been full of false starts. The post Old Dominion hoping stars align in 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Uber Freight posted flat revenue in the fourth quarter, but achieved breakeven profitability for the first time in over three years. The post Uber Freight posts flat Q4 results, as broader platform posts record profits appeared first on Fre[...]

The Chinese company operating ports at the Panama Canal has filed for arbitration after a high court voided its contracts.   The post Panama targeted Canal ports contract, China company claims appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

GenLogs provides a visual, objective source of truth. You can put your eyes on what a carrier is actually doing: where they've been, when they last hauled freight, whether they ever hauled freight, and for whom. Instead of asking carriers w[...]

Old Dominion Freight Line beat fourth-quarter expectations as cost management and yield hikes helped offset volume declines. The post First look: Old Dominion posts Q4 beat appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Geotab has released updated findings from its third major study on EV battery degradation. The analysis draws on more than 22,700 electric vehicles across 21 makes and models, spanning several years of aggregated telematics information. The[...]

Persistent weakness in freight demand is driving a growing list of layoffs across trucking, logistics and manufacturing. The post Weak freight demand triggers facility closures, job cuts across supply chain appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The U.S. Department of Transportation is launching a national strategy to modernize supply chains through multimodal data sharing, AI, and enhanced cybersecurity. The post DOT’s new vision for freight infrastructure appeared first on Frei[...]

Union Pacific and Wabtec have signed what they are calling the largest locomotive modernization agreement in the history of the rail industry. The post Union Pacific, Wabtec sign for $1.2B in locomotive upgrades  appeared first on FreightW[...]

Logistics provider Stord continued its e-commerce expansion on Tuesday with a deal to absorb a warehouse and customers that American Eagle Outfitters is leaving. The post Quiet Logistics dismantling continues with warehouse, customer tran[...]

Longtime CSX CAO retiring after playing a central role in guiding it through organizational transformations under four different CEOs. The post Sorfleet retires at CSX; Chand new CAO appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The CEO of King of Freight, a shipping company based in Wichita, Kansas, has been charged with felony child abuse and has stepped down from his leadership position as legal proceedings begin, according to court records and company communica[...]

The Trump administration is demanding warranty and failure data from top manufacturers in an effort to end truck engine shutdowns. The post EPA targets truck engine makers on DEF system failures appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Truckload carrier Heartland Express reported another net loss. The post Losses continue at Heartland; margin moves in right direction appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

At FreightWaves’ 2025 F3: Future of Freight Festival, Christopher Clemmensen, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Echo Global Logistics, sat down with Brad Guinane, Chief Revenue Officer at SONAR, to discuss how shippers are navigati[...]

The benchmark used for most fuel surcharges rose for the third straight week. The post Diesel benchmark and futures move up again, but with possible signs of a peak appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

At FreightWaves’ 2025 F3: Future of Freight Festival, Zach Jecklin, Chief Information Officer at Echo Global Logistics, sat down with FreightWaves to discuss the changing landscape of AI and its place in the modern transportation and logi[...]

New federal rules unlock thousands of H-2B visas for transportation yet a State Department freeze and strict English testing could still keep foreign drivers off U.S. roads. The post 65,000 new visas, but can trucking touch them? appeared f[...]

Veho is offering e-commerce shippers a way to reduce costs so they can offer free shipping if they are willing to accept day-range certainty instead of a day-definite delivery, in effort to differentiate themselves from other independent pa[...]

One of the biggest ocean container shipping partnerships said it will return to the Red Sea-Suez Canal trade route with help from naval forces.   The post Carriers say military to secure Red Sea voyages appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Machine tool orders are upstream of manufacturing activity. The post Japanese machine tool orders surge in December 2025, signaling robust industrial momentum appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]