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A House investment reform bill could impact the U.S. Postal Service by eliminating the requirement for investment companies to mail certain financial documents to customers. The post House approval of digital financial disclosures would imp[...]

An FMCSA audit found that New York unlawfully issued CDLs to foreign applicants with expired visas, prompting an order to halt issuance or face a loss of funding. The post Feds call out New York as ‘worst offender’ of illegal CD[...]

Maersk has appointed a new CFO and shifted regional business leaders, including for North America, as rival carriers chip away at its dominant position in the global shipping business.  The post Maersk tabs new CFO, North American chief in[...]

A supply and demand imbalance continues to weaken pricing on U.S. container trade routes as ocean carriers chase a softer market with more ships, particularly to the U.S. East Coast, Xeneta data shows. The post Demand, capacity “don’t s[...]

Ryder System has named John Diez, its current chief operating officer, as the next CEO to succeed Robert Sanchez upon his retirement in March. The post Ryder CEO Robert Sanchez to retire, COO John Diez named successor appeared first on Frei[...]

Mexico’s automotive industry recorded sharp November declines in production and exports across cars, trucks and heavy-duty vehicles. The post Mexico’s heavy-truck exports plunges 22% as light-vehicle demand also dips appeared first on F[...]

PACCAR subsidiaries target delivery, vocational fleets with zero-emission 536EV, T280E and more The post Peterbilt, Kenworth expand EV lineup with new medium-duty models appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Three Teamsters locals have have reached a new deal with Sysco in an unprecedented regional deal. The post Three Teamsters locals come together to set new deal with Sysco appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The conversation around non-domiciled CDLs has become one of the loudest and most emotionally charged debates trucking has seen in years. Depending on where you get your information, HR 5688 is either a long-overdue fix to a broken system �[...]

Veritiv, a major player in specialty packaging distribution and supply chain solutions, has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to its cold chain logistics offerings: TempSafe PalletShield, the industry’s first pre-qualified pallet shipper[...]

Intermodal shipments led U.S. rail freight lower in the latest weekly data but traffic remains higher year-to-date. The post Intermodal traffic continues to hold down overall U.S. rail volume appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Despite declining traffic fatalities, DOT is considering ending its National Roadway Safety Strategy, with a decision expected by January 2026. The post DOT may scrap Biden-era road safety initiative appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Over the past several days, screenshots like the one circulating below have spread rapidly across trucking social media. The letter, issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), notifies a driver that their non-domiciled Commercia[...]

The global postal industry is increasingly focused on parcel shipments over mail for its financial health. The post Parcel business is bright spot for global postal operators appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Longer-term deal comes following decision by Transfix to exit brokerage; NFI was its customer for that sale. The post Transfix’s big move as it licenses its brokerage TMS to NFI appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

DP World is rebranding its Unifeeder liner operator and two other divisions as it unifies its Marine Services units. The post Seamless integration behind DP World rebrand of ocean container line appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

In beer, making the product is only half the challenge; the other half is delivering within strict windows without sacrificing quality or budget. To tackle this challenge, Stone Brewing partnered with Flock Freight to add Shared Truckload ([...]

Mexico approved tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese and Asian imports, a move analysts say is aimed at placating the Trump administration. The post Mexico targets Asian imports with new tariffs ahead of USMCA negotiations appeared first on Frei[...]

When a November 2025 draft memo from the Department of Transportation surfaced promising a groundbreaking "data-driven severity matrix" to catch chameleon carriers, it raised uncomfortable questions about ARCHI (Application Review and Chame[...]

The FreightWaves Roadshow 2026 is gearing up for an exciting kickoff. We’re connecting freight and supply chain professionals with critical insights and strategies in some of the most pivotal freight cities across the country. The post C[...]

Union Pacific has set a specific date to submit its application to federal regulators for its merger with Norfolk Southern. The post Union Pacific sets date for historic rail merger filing appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Bouqs has added same-day flower delivery in select markets with the help of Roadie, a UPS company. The post Bouqs picks Roadie for same-day flower delivery appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Drawing parallels to COVID-era passenger carriers that either collapsed or strategically positioned for recovery, this analysis examines how predictive financial management, disciplined cost control, and forward-thinking strategy determine [...]

It isn’t often you find Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and New York Attorney General Letitia James on the same side of an issue. But that pairing and numerous others that cross the political divide among the attorneys general of red an[...]

To replace the severely congested American Legion Memorial Bridge, the FHWA is seeking private-sector funding models like P3s due to Maryland's lack of revenue. The post DOT wants private sector to end $43M freight bottleneck appeared first[...]

Lean Solutions Group has spent the last decade building its reputation as a people-first partner in the logistics industry. Its embedded teams became fixtures inside freight brokerages, 3PLs, and carriers across North America, powering back[...]

PGT Trucking announced it has acquired fellow flatbed carrier Debrick Truck Line. The post Flatbed carrier PGT expands West through acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

California pilot delivers 500-mile Range, cuts emissions by 50 metric tons yearly The post DHL Supply Chain deploys first Tesla Semi in net zero carbon push appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Texas International Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Dec. 6, warning in court documents that no funds will remain for unsecured creditors after administrative costs. The post Laredo carrier Texas International Enterprises file[...]

Most freight brokerages say they can handle whatever the market throws at them. Nearly two-thirds report feeling resilient despite rate swings, volume drops, and cash crunches, according to new research from FreightWaves and OTR Solutions. [...]

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Monday that 9,500 truck drivers have been taken off the road for failing English-language requirements. The post 9,500 truck drivers sidelined for English-language violations, DOT chief says appe[...]

A U.S. DOT advisory panel recommended a dedicated truck tunnel under the Hudson River and the creation of 40,000 new truck parking spaces nationwide to be funded by public-private partnerships. The post DOT advisors push massive freight tun[...]

CSX’s new CEO won’t be flying the company jet. The post CSX grounds its corporate jet fleet appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Heartland Express announced it will integrate and rebrand Contract Freighters, Inc. in an effort to stem a prolonged stretch of financial losses. The post Heartland Express shakes up operations with CFI rebrand appeared first on FreightWave[...]

Enterprise Mobility has entered the heavy-truck transportation market with the acquisition of lessor and dedicated provider Hogan. The post Enterprise enters heavy-truck market with Hogan acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Innoviz Technologies deal integrates short-range sensors with Torc's virtual driver, part of Daimler Truck's broader strategy to bring its autonomous trucks to market The post Daimler Truck, Torc Robotics ink LiDAR upgrade deal for autonomo[...]

The convicted founder of logistics platform Slync.io lost an appeal to a three-judge federal panel. The post Logistics startup founder loses appeal on conviction, 20-year sentence appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Third-party logistics provider RPM Freight Systems announced it has acquired fellow car haul services provider Professional Automotive Relocation Services. The post Car hauler RPM acquires fleet services provider PARS appeared first on Frei[...]

The freight brokerage industry is at a pivotal moment. Market volatility, rate swings, and cash-flow pressure continue to strain operations, pushing brokerages to strengthen resilience through smarter processes and strategic automation. Fre[...]

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges has plummeted over the last two weeks. The post Two-week plunge in benchmark diesel takes it down more than 16 cts/g appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Temperature-controlled REIT Lineage projects the rollout of LinOS across approximately half of its warehouses will deliver $110 million in incremental EBITDA. The post Lineage eyes $110M lift from warehouse tech rollout appeared first on Fr[...]

President Donald Trump said he will impose an additional 5% tariff on Mexican imports unless the country releases 200,000 acre-feet of water owed to Texas under a 1944 treaty. The post Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico over disputed wate[...]

A car accident claimed the life of a Florida port executive early Monday in Jacksonville. The post Jaxport COO Bennett dies in car crash appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The FMCSA accelerated its effort to remove illegal and substandard electronic logging devices from service. The post Revoked ELDs up 62% so far in 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

30 autonomous trucks to haul proppants nonstop on public roads in deal with Detmar Logistics The post The sand must flow: Aurora’s driverless fleet hits Permian roads appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The Federal Railroad Administration approved a waiver to allow for the expanded use of automatic track inspection technology. The post Feds OK automation, say railroads can make fewer visual track safety checks appeared first on FreightWave[...]

The next upturn in the trucking industry could be driven by the supply side, a pattern observed in the past three upcycles, according to a report released Monday by Morgan Stanley. The post Morgan Stanley sees supply-side ‘spark’[...]

Rolling protests and road blockades by farmers and truckers across Mexico have impacted major border crossings, stranding tens of thousands of cargo trucks. The post Blockades choke Mexico’s border trade as farmers, truckers escalate unr[...]

The debate over non-domiciled CDL holders — and immigrant CDL drivers who entered the workforce after 2019 — has exploded across social media. One viral crash video turns into a sweeping accusation. One fraudulent licensing scandal beco[...]

Year-over-year declines in import cargo volume at major container ports are expected to continue in 2026 due to the impact of tariffs and ongoing trade policy uncertainty. The post Retailers see container import hangover for 2026 appeared f[...]