Industry News Feed

Truck drivers will benefit from thousands of dollars in tax cuts and incentives if Congress can pass the latest versions of previous bills. The post Lawmakers propose tax relief for truck drivers appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Union Pacific is partnering with Jaguar Transport Holdings to establish a new shortline railroad in Kansas City, Missouri’s West Bottoms industrial district. The post Union Pacific in partnership for Kansas City shortline railroad appeare[...]

A Henderson, Texas, business owner has filed bankruptcy for three businesses, including a trucking company. The post Texas trucking company, affiliates file for bankruptcy appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

For a fourth straight week, U.S. rail traffic has recorded an increase of more than 5% over the same week a year earlier. Statistics from the Association of American Railroads for the week ending March 22 show total traffic was 496,214 carl[...]

In this edition: The Fridge Act debuts in Congress, a hockey puck aims to tackle cargo theft, and peanut butter cones at your fingertips. The post Running on Ice: Mr. Cold Chain goes to Washington appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Canada’s largest railroads see mixed progress at the country’s busiest container gateway. The post CPKC container dwell better but still a concern at top Canada port appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Moody’s has affirmed its speculative debt rating for Orbcomm, a provider of ELDs and Internet of Things applications. The post Orbcomm’s debt rating holds at Moody’s but is deep in speculative territory appeared first on FreightWaves.[...]

President Trump is threatening higher tariffs on Canada and the European Union if they work together to retaliate in response to U.S. tariffs. The post Trump threatens ‘far larger’ tariffs on EU, Canada if they jointly retaliate appeare[...]

Roughly 1,400 U.S. and Canadian steelworkers have been laid off due to tariffs, company officials said. The post US, Canadian steelworkers hit with layoffs amid tariff uncertainty appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

President Trump said he will impose 25% duties on vehicles and certain parts assembled outside the country, including American brands. The post Trump imposes 25% import tariffs on cars and parts made outside US appeared first on FreightWave[...]

In this Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit keynote address, Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group, talks about what makes a successful fleet and what to consider when navigating volatile freight markets. The post SFOO [...]

Susquehanna Financial Group lowered its earnings forecasts for the truckload, intermodal and logistics companies it follows. The post Truckload earnings estimates cut as Q1 draws to a close appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Trucking interests are weighing in on their priorities as Congress begins planning the next highway bill. The post House panel debates ELD certification, truck weight limits appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

An internal memo at liquid bulk hauler MC Tank Transport shows the company has been sold to Kenan Advantage Group. The post Kenan Advantage Group acquiring MC Tank Transport appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

BNSF Railway said customers invested $4.2 billion in industrial projects on its network in 2024. The post BNSF attracted $4.2B investment from online rail customers in 2024 appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

FedEx is simplifying returns for merchants and consumers with a new tech-enabled service that doesn’t require a box or shipping label. The post FedEx offers lower cost no-box, no-label returns  appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Trust between carriers and freight brokers is paramount. Truckstop is on the front lines helping to enhance these relationships. The post SFOO Summit: 30 years of carrier improvement and development with Truckstop appeared first on FreightW[...]

The Port of Savannah, Georgia, marked the busiest February on record with volume of almost a half-million TEUs. The post Port of Savannah sets record container, rail and truck moves in February appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Fears of tariffs on lumber, other goods drive flatbed rejection rates to 3-year high. The post Flatbed market anything but flat appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Dhruv Gupta, CEO of Drumkit, discusses the advantages of AI automation and how streamlined workflows allow companies to boost sales and improve customer service. The post Determine your bottlenecks before leveraging new AI technology appea[...]

Uncertainty over President Trump’s plans for more tariffs punctuated a week that saw trans-Pacific container rates fall more than 20% below 2024 lows. The post Trump tariff fears plague ocean container rates appeared first on FreightWaves[...]

As marijuana usage becomes more culturally accepted and legalized across the U.S., the trucking industry faces new challenges—particularly around driver retention. Navigating the complex relationship between state-level legalization, fede[...]

A week after a tractor-trailer crash killed five people on Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas, a survivor of the 19-vehicle wreck has sued the transportation companies and truck driver involved. The post Survivor of massive I-35 crash sues Amaz[...]

Traders and brokers are seizing on arbitrage opportunities. The post Trucking, copper, cocoa: Volatility roils commodities appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Louis DeJoy is out as U.S. postmaster general. His legacy is mixed, but he is credited with putting the Postal Service on a stronger financial footing. The post A look at DeJoy’s Postal Service legacy after quick departure appeared first[...]

Interest rates are falling for aircraft buyers. The post Aircraft Finance Market Outlook: Buy Now, or Pay the Price Later appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

It’s a tough battlefield in FreightTech, and these companies are joining the fray with new or enhanced offerings. The post FreightTech companies spotlight new or enhanced products for TCA crowd appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Real estate investment trust Prologis said the need for more e-commerce fulfillment space is growing. The post E-commerce buildout supporting logistics space leasing activity appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Contoro Robotics announced Tuesday it has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round to scale its AI-powered trailer- and container-unloading robots. The post Contoro Robotics raises $12M to scale AI-powered trailer unloading appeared[...]

Fight China’s shipping practices and revive U.S. shipbuilding, commenters tell the U.S. trade representative, but don’t punish domestic industry in the global market. The post Trade groups, businesses speak to both sides of proposed US [...]

In the latest episode of the Bring It Home podcast, Norfolk Southern executive Stefan Loeb discussed the role of railroads in America’s reindustrialization. The post Norfolk Southern boosts industrial collaborations by enhancing infrastru[...]

A federal judge in Michigan has ruled that a Mexico-based supplier must keep shipping parts to a Daimler Truck North America subsidiary in Detroit. The post Court orders Mexican supplier to ship parts to Detroit automaker appeared first on [...]

Hyundai will increase production to >1M units per year and build a steel plant. The post Automotive resurgence? Hyundai’s $21B bet on the US appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Brent Sadler, President Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Maritime Administration, is a staunch advocate for rebuilding America’s maritime competitiveness. The post Security specialist nominated to lead US maritime agency appeared first [...]

FreightWaves is a finalist in the 2025 Neal Awards for its coverage of the 2024 presidential election. The post FreightWaves a Neal Awards finalist for 2024 election coverage appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

In this edition: A book review for “Sell With a Story,” and FedEx freight moves spinoff forward The post Check Call: ‘Sell With a Story’ review and LTL spinoffs appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Carriers in the Powerloop dedicated tours program commit to at least a two-week period of hauling freight using Powerloop trailers. But they can select specific loads within a tour or haul their own loads using a Powerloop trailer. The pos[...]

There are steps trucking companies can take to safeguard their operations despite outside unpredictability. The post Ongoing MVR monitoring could help carriers avoid big risks appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The cloud-based TMS provider was founded in 2013. The post Breaking: Descartes Systems acquires 3GTMS for $115M appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Hey Bubba sees uses for its AI beyond dispatching. Future integrations may include features like truck parking reservations, predictive maintenance scheduling and automated compliance management. The post Autonomous dispatcher Bubba AI laun[...]

Norfolk Southern has expanded its offerings of certified rail-served properties for industrial site development. The post Norfolk Southern expands portfolio of certified rail-served industrial sites appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Derek Barrs, a member of the American Trucking Associations’ Law Enforcement Advisory Board, has been nominated to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The post Trump nominates trucking official to head FMCSA appeared fir[...]

The Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate are debating two bills to enact harsher punishments against truck drivers who are in the U.S. illegally and obtain or use CDLs. The post Arkansas lawmakers debate crackdown on undocumented tr[...]

U.S. Postal Service chief Louis DeJoy left office on Monday as the Trump administration ramps up for massive change at the agency. The post Breaking: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announces sudden departure appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Real-time location intelligence is revolutionizing how businesses manage their supply chains. The post Navigating uncertainty: The power of location intelligence in supply chains appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose for the first time in three weeks. The post Benchmark diesel price up first time in 3 weeks, futures markets edge higher appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals has signed a 33-year lease with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the longest in port history. The post Port Authority of New York and New Jersey signs 33-year lease with APM Terminals appeared f[...]

President Donald Trump said Monday he may give countries “breaks” on tariffs, but imports of autos and pharmaceuticals will be targeted. The post Trump may take softer approach on April 2 ‘reciprocal’ tariffs appeared first on Freig[...]

Port fees on Chinese ships are aimed at boosting U.S. shipbuilding but could have follow-on effects for intermodal traffic, too. The post Proposed US port fees on Chinese vessels may alter intermodal shipping patterns appeared first on Frei[...]

B99 biodiesel is now or will soon be available at select Pilot travel centers. The post Pilot first in US to offer B99 biodiesel for commercial fleets appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]