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Logistics leaders say shippers are turning to data visibility, transparency and nearshoring in Mexico to navigate rising supply chain costs and uncertainty. The post Tariff turbulence deepens uncertainty across US supply chains appeared fir[...]

Containerized imports are likely to take a hit from earlier-than-normal stocking up by retailers and expanding tariffs through the remainder of 2025, a trade group predicts. The post U.S. imports seen well below average for rest of 2025  a[...]

Every time that check engine light comes on, you’re left guessing — but with one small device in your cab, you could skip the tow, avoid the shop, and handle regens on your own terms. The post This Device in Your Cab May Save You From a[...]

Home goods retailer Ikea has acquired U.S.-based logistics technology company Locus to improve its final-mile delivery network. The post Ikea acquires US logistics tech platform to improve home delivery appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Rates are holding steady for now, fuel prices are climbing, and reefer carriers are still outperforming the rest — but without a real uptick in volumes or inbound freight, small carriers are walking a fine line between survival and pressu[...]

As the cold chain becomes a critical link in the life sciences supply chain, Peli BioThermal is expanding its reach. The company announced the acquisition of Evo Cold Chain from BioLife Solutions, a move designed to strengthen its position [...]

While headlines focus on arrests, the real story is playing out on the road. Drivers are quietly avoiding entire regions, brokers are scrambling to cover freight, and rates are climbing as fear starts rewriting the trucking map. The post IC[...]

A regional railroad wants to redevelop freight and passenger services in an eastern Pennsylvania county.   The post Regional railroad offers $10M for Pa. county lines appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The two fleet maintenance arms of Cox Automotive are being put together under one banner. The post Cox Automotive merges its fleet maintenance services into one unit appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Walk into any diesel shop today and you’ll see it plain as day — bays full of trucks, fewer techs on the floor, and longer wait times that stretch into weeks instead of days. For a small carrier, that’s not just an inconvenience, that[...]

Container rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific fall by double-digits as ocean shipping braces for new U.S. port fees.  The post Surprise move by China carriers ahead of U.S. port fees appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Velocitor Solutions is making a bold statement in the fleet management space with its full acquisition of NextBillion.ai, a move that promises to redefine how enterprise fleets navigate the complexities of routing and logistics. While speci[...]

Roadrunner Freight is redefining pickup reliability in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry with its new AI-powered pickup and delivery platform. The technology has already helped the carrier reduce missed pickups from around 30% to virtu[...]

Kodiak AI debuts on Nasdaq with $2.5B valuation after securing over $275M in funding. CEO Don Burnette sees 2025 as inflection point for autonomous trucking deployment. The post Kodiak AI, now a public company, looks to deliver an autonomou[...]

FedEx has consolidated its parcel operations and moved into a bigger air freight terminal in Detroit. The post FedEx expansion at Detroit airport boosts parcel, freight capacity appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

New research finds a correlation between truck drivers who violate English-language proficiency rules and bad carrier safety but does not prove a direct cause. The post Study links ELP violations to unsafe motor carriers appeared first on F[...]

Former law enforcement official Derek Barrs will become the eighth administrator of the nation’s top trucking regulator. The post Barrs confirmed as new FMCSA administrator appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

San Diego trucking company Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC will permanently close operations and lay off 116 employees at the end of the month. The carrier filed a WARN notice in California on Sept. 1, 2025, notifying employees that the com[...]

Environmental accountability is no longer optional; pharmaceutical manufacturers are under mounting pressure to demonstrate that their logistics can be both safe and sustainable. CSafe believes its newly launched Silverskin RE reusable ther[...]

The latest AAR analysis offers a cautious outlook after September rail volumes reflect the uneven pace of the U.S. economy. The post New AAR analysis signals rail freight caution appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The Supreme Court will hear a case involving the U.S. Postal Service and whether it can be sued for deliberately withholding mail from a resident. The post USPS mail delivery dispute goes before Supreme Court appeared first on FreightWaves.[...]

There’s something happening hereWhat it is ain’t exactly clearThere’s a man with a gun over thereA-telling me I got to beware That’s the song that’s playing in my head as I try to make sense of what I’m s[...]

Third-party logistics provider ATS Logistics Services has agreed to acquire the brokerage operations of Trailer Bridge. The post ATS Logistics to acquire Trailer Bridge’s brokerage unit appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Craig Fuller, a lifelong insider in the freight and logistics world, is making his debut as an author with Moving the World: How the Supply Chain’s Evolution Affects Us All. Drawing on decades of firsthand experience and a family deeply e[...]

The benchmark used for most fuel surcharges declined to its lowest level in about two months. The post Diesel benchmark falls as talk of oil glut emerges again appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Plans to end the war in Gaza should help global shipping return to the Suez Canal in 2025, the waterway’s chief said. The post Gaza plan to boost Suez shipping recovery in 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Coupa’s acquisition of Scoutbee signals a major shift toward data-driven sourcing across global supply chains. The post AI surge fuels logistics transformation as Coupa buys Scoutbee appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The September Logistics Managers’ Index signaled a negative freight inversion for the second month in a row. The post Transportation capacity grew faster than pricing again in September appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Amazon Relay has evolved significantly beyond its traditional power-only foundation, creating new opportunities for carriers with diverse equipment configurations. As Amazon’s consumer sales continue growing and the company expands su[...]

Old Dominion Freight Line was named as the top national carrier for a 16th straight year by Mastio & Co. The post Survey reveals top LTL carriers for 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

A group of New York City retail stores that offer parcel pick up and drop off counters is adding parcel lockers from GoLocker to increase convenience for online sellers and shoppers. The post New York City parcel lockers reduce delivery cos[...]

For years, freight forwarding has promised digital transformation, yet much of the industry still runs on email chains, attachments, and manual workflows. Now, London-based startup Nexcade is stepping out of stealth with a bold mission: to [...]

National Tree Co. CEO warns that tariffs and inflation are adding millions in costs and could tighten supplies of artificial trees and holiday décor. The post Tariff, freight costs weigh on holiday décor imports, tree maker says appeare[...]

A new bill proposed in Congress would tighten CDL rules for foreign truck drivers and penalize noncompliant states. The post New bill targets foreign truck drivers lacking legal status appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

President Donald Trump will impose a 25% tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks starting Nov. 1. The post Trump to impose 25% tariff on trucks starting Nov. 1 appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Truckers may face demurrage charges again as court reverses FMC rule, impacting logistics industry contracts. The post Demurrage dilemma: court overturns FMC’s trucking rule  appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Legislation introduced in Congress could make it more difficult for Mexican and Canadian truckers to get authority to haul to and from the U.S. The post Lawmaker pushes to end Mexico/Canada trucking reciprocity appeared first on FreightWave[...]

Morgan Stanley lowered earnings expectations for publicly traded truckload and less-than-truckload carriers on Monday. The post Morgan Stanley cuts TL, LTL earnings outlook appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Striking Canada Post workers are angered by the company’s new contract offer because it is worse than the previous one and calls for job reductions as part of a major downsizing plan. The post Canada Post reduces contract offer to striki[...]

FedEx Corp. has completed the formation of the leadership team for a standalone FedEx Freight. The post FedEx Freight rounds out leadership roster, names new CFO appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

This year’s F3: Future of Freight Festival will bring back rapid-fire demos, high-tech exhibits, engaging discussions with thought-provoking speakers, market insights, fun networking experiences, live music and more, but this time totally[...]

Startup e-commerce logistics companies Gofo Express and Veho have invested in new high-capacity sortation centers to help speed deliveries for retail customers. The post Two last-mile parcel carriers open large US sortation centers appeared[...]

While Israel and Hamas meet to discuss a U.S. proposal for ending the war in Gaza, it’s uncertain whether a peace deal will return major shipping lines to the Red Sea and Suez Canal.  The post Red Sea carriers wait and watch Gaza peace t[...]

On September 26, 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced an emergency order requiring states to immediately stop issuing or renewing non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). This directive ends a widespre[...]

This week in Borderlands Mexico: LPA enters Mexican logistics market with Puebla deal; Edgewell opens $110M plant in Aguascalientes, creating 1,300 jobs; and Yamaguchi MFG opens $14M auto parts plant in San Luis Potosí. The post Borderland[...]

An Amazon driver shot a U.S. Postal Service worker when they crossed paths at an apartment complex. The post US Postal Service mail carrier shot by Amazon driver appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

California and Oregon have suspended issuing non-domiciled CDLs following an emergency DOT order, as federal officials cite safety risks. The post California, Oregon halt non-domiciled CDLs amid federal crack down appeared first on FreightW[...]

The TCA is looking for a new chief executive with the plans of current president Jim Ward to step down. The post Truckload leader Ward stepping down; successor search begins appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero is stepping down at the end of the year, capping off over two decades of service to the U.S. container trades. The post Long Beach port chief Mario Cordero to retire appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Over 8 out of 10 attendees walked into Amazon RelayCon 2025 looking to grow — not survive — and the event made one thing clear: for the right type of small carrier, Relay is a business model worth studying. The post Growth Minded – In[...]