Inspection blitzes frustrate truck drivers. But economists found that the International Roadcheck Week boosts overall road safety.

Diesel inventories on the East Coast are at record lows. Truckers are spooked by the vanishing stocks and soaring rates.

A source familiar with the 96-year-old company said he is unsure whether CFL will file Chapter 7 or “liquidate outside of bankruptcy,” but that the LTL carrier has no plans to reorganize.

On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith talk about the need to cram for warehouse space with Zac Rogers from Colorado State University.

This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 75 (Carriers) Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 70 (Carriers)  Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 70 (Carriers) […]

“Their team construct is fundamentally different. When you look at their data science, machine learning and computer science background, they are best in class.”

Container volumes through U.S. gateway are forecast to stay ahead of year-ago levels, according to the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker.

Warp and Talon Logistics ask the industry to help support the LA area with relief efforts.

Highways and intermodal links figure prominently in a project launched by DOT aimed at prioritizing government funding for freight infrastructure.

French carrier CMA CGM rolled out three peak season surcharges for U.S.-bound containers.

A stable labor market suggests carriers are less likely to face harsh wage competition, a common concern during periods of labor scarcity.

In this edition: The debut of SmartSense Voyage; A multistory cold storage warehouse; and changes to the freezer aisle.

Sixteen Republicans have signed on to a bill that would pave the way for soon-to-be President Donald Trump to put the Panama Canal back under U.S. control.

Bond yields are falling and GDP growth is weakening in China as exporters cut prices.

Trans-Pacific container rates increased sharply to start 2025, according to analyst Freightos, as importers brought shipments forward ahead of Lunar New Year.

The FMCSA denied Waymo and Aurora’s roadside warning exemption, citing lack of data proving adequate safety of cab-mounted beacons.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a slight decline in truck transportation employment in December, wrapping up a down year in the sector.

As the global supply chain becomes more volatile, more companies are opting for 4PL services.

The head of the United States Maritime Alliance cited President-elect Donald Trump’s leadership for helping reach agreement on a new longshore contract.

At the Transportation Research Board annual meeting, intermodalists advise and dissent over developments in the freight sector.

Daimler North America is not selling internal combustion engine trucks in Oregon over a dispute the state believes was settled.

Etihad Cargo is supporting two logistics companies with dedicated freighter operations from China to two European cities.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Trucking vs Pricing Congestion; port strike averted; nearly 5500 brokerages close

Starlux Airlines plans to start a freighter fleet with the all-new Airbus A350 cargo jet, bringing welcome supply to a tight market.

Q4 earnings season has the potential to reveal actual progress and results for freight transportation companies, according to recent Morgan Stanley research.

A compromise by the ILA and USMX on automation has settled global concerns over a potential strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.

Severe winter weather and strong restaurant performance are keeping reefer hot.

2024 was another brutal year for trucking companies and freight brokerages. Thousands of firms called it quits, sought bankruptcy protection or both. Fraud-related stories also dominated the headlines. FreightWaves looks back at some of the year’s key stories.

Weekly U.S. rail traffic showed a slight uptick over 2024 in the first report from the Association of American Railroads for 2025. Overall volume for the week ending Jan. 4 […]

Due to the difficult cycles of the freight market, many small and midsize trucking companies have limited credit history and face challenges financing commercial trucks when business opportunities arise. Dale Delmege of Commercial Credit Group discusses the importance of an independent finance company that knows the trucking industry.

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract. The agreement will replace the expiring contract […]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is proposing a rule requiring railroads to provide more timely information to the agency for all export cargo to crack down on high-risk illegal shipments.

UPS makes acquisitions to bolster the health care segment of its business.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Stuart Chirls; Brett Suma; John Kemp

At least three wildfires are burning out of control on the north side of the Los Angeles metro area, driven by dry conditions and extremely high winds.  The Palisades Fire […]

Labor strife, volatile freight rates and fraud all have disruptive potential.

BlueGrace Logistics has acquired FreightCenter, which significantly expands its less-than-truckload offering.

Stakeholders at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting gathered to evaluate port performance, a complicated conversation within the supply chain.

Federal regulators want drivers for a study to find out if flares, fuses and warning triangles do enough to reduce crashes involving disabled trucks and passing motorists.

AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Krupp Trucking LLC, a St. Louis-based freight forwarder with 60 trucks.

Kuebix is being relaunched as a TMS by FreightWise in a recent deal with less-than-truckload carrier Estes.

As the market continues to improve, fleets should refocus their efforts on recruiting and retaining quality drivers.

In this edition: The FMCSA broker transparency rule comment period is almost up, and Mexico gets bushels of corn.

Jack Cooper has lost its contract to haul vehicles for Ford Motor Co.

The Logistics Managers’ Index showed a near-term high for transportation pricing in December.

Firms in the U.S. have announced supply chain-related layoffs totaling 9,746 workers since the beginning of September.

Aurora, Continental and Nvidia recently announced a partnership at CES to deploy and manufacture driverless trucks at scale.

Following a huge winter storm for the midwest, the mid-South will get slammed with snow to end the week.

In a fast-paced and competitive freight environment, operational efficiency is paramount. Every vehicle breakdown disrupts schedules, increases costs and inconveniences drivers. In order to mitigate the far-reaching consequences associated with roadside […]

As cargo theft continues to rise, brokers look for solutions to secure their operations. TrueHauler, a browser-based platform, relies on geofencing and photo verification to ensure drivers follow through with security protocols and verify their identity on pickup and delivery.

Officials with the International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance met privately to discuss port automation technology.

At TRB, educators and rail executives urge a strategic rethinking of how the industry attracts new talent, upskills current workers.

After a year marked by port congestion, vessel diversions and longshore labor issues, maritime shipping is bracing for the unknown in 2025.

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have filed a lawsuit over President Joe Biden’s decision to stop U.S. Steel from being purchased by the Japan-based company.

RBX Inc. and its affiliate, Humper Equipment, of Strafford, Missouri, filed suit against Paccar Financial Inc. of Bellevue, Washington. They are asking a Missouri bankruptcy judge to force Paccar to turn over 28 Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors it repossessed in late November amid an ongoing engine performance dispute with the global commercial truck financing company and its subsidiary, Paccar Engine Co.

Monday marked the first weekday since the implementation of the first-of-its-kind congestion pricing program in New York City by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Earl Adams will advise Plus on autonomous driving regulations as the company works toward getting driverless trucks on the market.

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose Monday by the biggest level since June.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Craig Fuller fills us in on a new freight museum coming to Chattanooga

The latest U.S. sanctions on Russian oil are rumored to be expansive, encompassing two Russian oil companies and more than 100 tankers, as well as oil traders and Russian insurance firms. The sanctions may also hit Chinese banks that facilitate Russian oil trades.

Forward Air announced Monday its board of directors has embarked on a review of strategic alternatives.

Eastbound trans-Pacific container spot rates just broke $5,900 — here’s why.

Firecrown acquires EnterTRAINment Junction, plans massive motion museum in Chattanooga.

Tender rejection rates are retreating from their holiday highs, but spot rates have continued to inch higher into the new year.

Workers are becoming more aggressive in seeking better compensation. Who can blame them when CEO pay has skyrocketed, but corporate performance often lags? Companies thrive when they focus on creating value for all stakeholders, not just investors.

A panel of public and private decision-makers highlighted steps taken to fortify the global supply chain against disruptive events, but said more needs to be done.

This week in Borderlands: US wins multibillion-dollar cross-border corn dispute with Mexico; China-based carrier launches new ship for Mexico trade route; Volkswagen moves Golf vehicle manufacturing to Mexico; and Parts Town opens Phoenix area distribution center.

Supply chain and transportation managers are trying their best to mitigate their exposure to what will inevitably be a more challenging environment in 2025.

U.S. weekly rail traffic remained ahead of year-earlier levels for the final week of 2024, the Association of American Railroads reported Friday.

A proposed rule to temporarily require drug testing urine samples is getting pushback from facilities that have invested in saliva-based drug testing.

Susquehanna has upgraded JBHT, KNX, CHRW and HUBG to “Positive.”

Transportation disruptions and power outages expected from Midwest to New England with weekend winter storm.

This legal battle began in May 2020 when Omnitracs accused Platform Science of stealing its intellectual property.

A ruptured deal between project44 and MyCarrier now has spawned a p44 lawsuit against SMC3.

In this edition: Maersk wants reefer containers picked up pronto, a new cold warehouse in Maine, and frozen food continues to rise in ranks. 

Crowley, a vessel operator and provider of tugboat logistics, announced it acquired Main Line, a provider of vessel assist services.

The January 2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what […]

The year’s five biggest U.S.-Canada cross-border supply chain stories include Pride Group’s bankruptcy, as well as railway and port strikes.

This week the industry gets advice on cybersecurity strategies for 2025.

CMA CGM has announced several surcharges affecting US container services but delayed one after reports that union dockworkers and port employers would resume contract negotiations.

Cass Information Systems rounds out its freight payments platform with the acquisition of AcuAudit.

In an industry where razor-thin margins and high operational costs are the norm, insurance cost and quality can play a pivotal role in determining a company’s financial stability.

Maersk this week called on shippers to clear out laden containers ahead of a possible strike by union longshore workers at East and Gulf Coast ports.

Instead of focusing on overall miles per gallon, True Fuel monitors specific driver behaviors that are proven to impact fuel economy.

Trucking M&A was off again in 2024, but the year saw some notable transactions and provided insight on a couple of major spinoffs on the horizon.

The International Longshoremen’s Association and port employers represented by the United States Maritime Alliance are set to resume bargaining on a new contract Jan. 7.

OOIDA is looking at the issue of leased independent owner-operators as it keeps up its legal fight against AB5 in California.

Deregulatory priorities within the Trump administration could throw a wrench in federal agencies’ rulemaking pipeline.

The benchmark price for most fuel surcharges was higher against a backdrop of climbing diesel futures prices.

A fire at a Port of Vancouver marine coal terminal caused damage but no injuries over the weekend.

Spending exceeded expectations, sending tender rejections higher than they’ve been in years.

Shippers continue to navigate the known and the unknown as trans-Pacific container rates moved higher as 2024 comes to an end.

In this edition: Predictions for 2025, and import fees rise for Asia in Mexico.

FMCSA finalized its plan to extend by one year the compliance date for rules meant to protect motor carriers, saying that will ensure the agency will be ready to enforce the changes.

Tender rejection rates briefly touched 10% before retreating, which continues to show that the freight market is in transition…

The supply/demand outlook for oil increasingly points to downward pressure on oil prices next year, as does greater use of electric vehicles.

President Jimmy Carter is most known for his human rights advocacy. But his presidency’s role in the deregulation of freight was massively influential on the American economy.

This week in Borderlands: Mexican government aims to regulate Asian e-commerce imports; Emerson Electric plans $22.5M factory in Chihuahua; Chinese firm plans $20M machinery factory in Mexico; and Investment firm constructing logistics center in Laredo, Texas.

Shippers are giving longer notice for contracted truckload carriers to pick up their freight. What does this mean?

U.S. weekly rail traffic remains ahead of 2023 levels for the week ending Dec. 21, 2024.

In this edition: SeaCube and GreenSee end the year with a collaboration, and the NX group and Tive partner for tracking. 

Digital 3PL Fura announced Friday its third acquisition with the addition of Pinwheel Logistics.

Suez Canal revenues have suffered an abrupt 60% decline y/y as vessel operators divert services away from the Red Sea.

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino rejected President-elect Trump’s claims of Chinese interference and high fees to use the Panama Canal.

Like numerous SPAC-backed transportation startups, Hyzon Motors has run out of money and plans to shut down.

The Port of Oakland saw loaded imports post year-over-year gains in November, the 13th straight monthly increase for the Northern California hub.