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The FAA has prohibited all MD-11 aircraft from flying after the deadly crash of a UPS MD-11 cargo jet this week. The post FAA grounds all MD-11 freighter aircraft for inspection appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Shippers are signaling a return to just-in-time shipping in reducing the inventory level buffers that they were building. This could pull some freight back into the truckload market. The post Tighter inventories could boost trucking demand [...]

UPS and FedEx have temporarily grounded all 57 MD-11 freighter aircraft in their fleets to conduct checks following the catastrophic accident involving one of the planes this week. The post UPS and FedEx halt MD-11 flying to conduct safety [...]

Legislation to mandate English proficiency for drivers on federal ride-share contracts mirrors new trucking rules and threatens companies like Uber with a five-year ban. The post Lawmaker wants English test for ride-share drivers appeared f[...]

Container ports will see a more pronounced import slowdown to start 2026, the National Retail Federation predicts. The post Retailers expect container import decline to accelerate in ’26 appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

DHL Global Forwarding has made some big changes in its digital strategy and Americas region organization. The post DHL Forwarding chief Robertson put in charge of group digital strategy appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Universal Logistics Holdings reported a large headline net loss for the third quarter. The post Intermodal asset impairment sinks Universal Logistics’ Q3 appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

A federal lawsuit is now underway challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) new interim final rule that limits the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). The lawsuit, filed on October [...]

The heavy hitters in trucking just finished their Q3 calls, and what they’re saying is loud enough for small carriers to hear: things are messy, but there’s a glimmer of opportunity if you play tight. From the Covenant Logistics team se[...]

The U.S. government’s mandate for a 10% reduction in flight activity at major airports for safety reasons will cause headaches for air logistics operators, but the impact on supply chains could be limited. The post Cargo airlines, shippe[...]

Nominees who will help judge the fate of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger told a Senate hearing they won’t let politics influence their decisions. The post STB nominees promise fair rail merger evaluation appeared first on Freigh[...]

Specialized less-than-truckload carrier XGS has been acquired by LRT Group. The post LRT Group acquires specialized LTL carrier XGS appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Two U.S. Senators have introduced a bipartisan bill to mandate a permanent ban on transportation licenses for anyone convicted of human trafficking. The post Lawmakers want to broaden trucker human trafficking ban appeared first on FreightW[...]

The Houston International Maritime Conference brought together executives, carriers and freight stakeholders to discuss shifting global trade flows. The post Port Houston CEO: Maritime industry must adapt as trade markets shift appeared fir[...]

For the second time this year, Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the debt rating of trailer manufacturer Wabash National. The latest move takes the company’s corporate family rating (CFR) to B2 from B1. Other changes implemented [...]

Cencora is betting on the future of pharmaceutical logistics, announcing a $1 billion investment through 2030 to expand and modernize its U.S. distribution infrastructure. This move is not just network growth, but a shift aimed at supportin[...]

You’ve seen thousands of them by now. The broker emails the rate confirmation, you glance at the pay, the pickup, the drop — maybe the weight if you’re paying attention — and then hit “Sign.” But that one-page piece of paper you[...]

A federal court blocked the Trump administration's attempt to condition billions in federal transportation funds on state cooperation with immigration enforcement. The post Judge rejects DOT’s immigration enforcement tie appeared first on[...]

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is asking for public comment on the proposal to suspend port fees on Chinese ships. The post USTR asks comments on suspension of port fees appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Partnership will use PlusAI’s SuperDrive technology, NVIDIA Drive AGX Hyperion platform on a factory built International truck The post PlusAI, International and NVIDIA move closer to autonomous truck commercialization appeared first on [...]

How the RXO rate squeeze is sign of larger 3PL industry dynamics and affecting logistics operations, The post RXO faces a rate squeeze: what it means for the 3PL appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Texas employers across manufacturing, food distribution, recycling and transportation recently announced lay offs of more than 920 workers. The post Texas supply chain sector hit by more than 920 layoffs appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Following the pandemic-era logistics boom, shippers found themselves drowning in technology. The rush to digitize supply chains brought an explosion of new tools, each claiming to solve a critical problem, from delivery visibility to custom[...]

A slate of China agreements clears some of the uncertainty around ocean shipping, but questions still surround demand in the U.S. and other markets. The post New trade  deals, and ‘tenuous stability’ for ocean freight appeared firs[...]

Yellow Corp.’s breach-of-contract lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has been reinstated by a federal appeals court. The post Yellow’s $137M-plus lawsuit against Teamsters revived appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

When you’re staring at that lease-on contract, it’s easy to get tunnel vision. You see the logo, the promise of steady freight, maybe a fuel card or a shiny dispatch app — and you start thinking this might finally be the break you nee[...]

Trucking’s pain is spreading beyond freight rates and diesel prices — it’s now hitting the banks. In its third-quarter earnings release, Midland States Bancorp revealed that trucking industry woes triggered $5 million in equipment fin[...]

Most small trucking company owner wants to save on fuel — but some don’t actually know how. They’ll pull into the first truck stop they see, top off the tank, and gripe about diesel prices on the CB. But here’s the truth that separa[...]

Most owner-operators know how to figure out what it costs to run their truck — that’s your breakeven point. But there’s another number that rarely gets enough attention in this industry. It’s the one that lenders care about, the one[...]

Maersk adjusted a portion of its guidance upward for 2025 earnings after a quarter that saw higher volumes but lower profits. The post Maersk’s surprising strategy amid falling freight rates appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

First look: Negative reaction to RXO's earnings. The post First look: Wall Street wallops RXO after earnings release appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

In a world where autonomous trucks navigate chaotic highways, a new benchmark reveals that machines can drive as safely as the best humans—without the coffee breaks. The post Kodiak’s virtual drivers ace a human safety test appeared[...]

UPS is quickly getting back to work at its Worldport air parcel hub after a one-day suspension of cargo operations because of a major aircraft accident. The post UPS restarts Louisville air hub operations for Thursday deliveries appeared f[...]

Management at Forward Air announced on Wednesday, in conjunction with its quarterly report, that a strategic review, which could include the sale of the company, remains ongoing. The post Forward Air says strategic review, potential sale st[...]

GXO Logistics reported record third-quarter revenue and outlined a sharpened North America growth strategy. The post GXO posts record Q3, ramps up North America growth strategy appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The National Transportation Safety Board will conduct an exhaustive examination of the events leading up to the crash of a UPS MD-11 freighter on Tuesday, but hopes to quickly finish evidence collection on the Louisville airfield so UPS ca[...]

U.S. Bank report shows shippers paid more to move less amid tariffs and economic slowdown, with regional divides deepening. The post U.S. freight market reverses gains in third quarter as volumes fall appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

CEO Rob Painter said Trimble remains confident in its long-term targets heading into 2026 and 2027, The post Trimble’s transportation unit grows despite soft Q3 freight market appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

A decline in intermodal shipments led U.S. railfreight volumes lower in the latest week data.  The post Rail intermodal down 6.4% in latest week appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

ArcBest flagged margin concerns heading into the seasonally weakest part of the year. The post ArcBest flags margin pressure in Q4 appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Amazon is working to improve driver safety, efficiency and job satisfaction with more investments in high-tech driver academies, AI-powered tools and higher pay rates. The post Amazon invests in more driver training, tech and pay appeared f[...]

Some drivers roll right past flashing lights, not considering those lights belong to someone’s son or daughter, wrenching under the weight of a steer axle in a live lane of traffic. Others pull over in the breakdown lane, unaware that on [...]

Expeditors stock is on a roll after earnings that beat expectations. The post Earnings beat helps Expeditors stock power to an all-time high appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Cold storage warehouse operator Lineage modestly cut its full-year 2025 outlook on Wednesday as high food prices weigh on customer inventories. The post Lineage trims full-year outlook on tariff overhang appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

AI Answers builds upon Motive’s analytics platform launched earlier this year, as technology providers focus on features like conversational queries rather than complex data analysis. The post Motive Launches AI Answers, a conversational [...]

Explore shipper sentiment and freight market trends in a soft October. The post Why shippers are pulling back: inside CarrierSource’s latest demand data appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

ArcBest beat expectations for the third quarter but flagged significant margin deterioration in its asset-based unit in the fourth quarter. The post ArcBest beats in Q3, warns of Q4 margin hit appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

DP World is putting its vast global network to work in the United States finding resilient solutions to today’s evolving supply chain. The post DP World leverages global reach for US solutions appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

As climate volatility intensifies, Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez says a new reservoir and diversified cargo infrastructure are essential to protect the canal’s future. The post Panama Canal fights drought with $8.5B plan t[...]

Matson saw its shares gain as a positive outlook for China-related shipping outweighed weaker financial results in the third quarter. The post Shares of largest US container line buoyed by tariff outlook appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]