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In this edition: The logistics behind Christmas trees, changes to import inspections, and the frozen food competition heats up. 

Reverse stock splits offer an immediate – if artificial – benefit to companies struggling with low stock prices. But they rarely work out long term.

Inside the final WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter of the year: your top episodes ’24

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s recent fleet fuel study highlighted truck fuel economy gains of 7.77 mpg compared to the national average of 6.9 mpg in 2023.

Tender rejection rate rises as holidays approach The tender rejection rate has risen steadily since early October despite tender volume declining. That implies that capacity is leaving the market, which […]

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: trucking rates hit two-year highs; tariffs spook shippers and consumers; Houthi conferences; and more.

In this edition: Looking back at the 2023 predictions for 2024, and freight broker tries for the Supreme Court again.

In this edition: Breaking down the components of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, and big mozzarella comes to the freezer section. 

Bankruptcy filings carry a stigma but sometimes the outcomes promise new life. Proterra might be one such story.

Morgan Stanley released its 2025 Transportation Outlook, which describes the next year as likely a tale of two halves, one with a powerful restocking-driven upcycle followed by the fears of a downcycle beginning in 2026.

FreightWaves CEO expects rates to increase 4%+ in 2025.

The Freudenberg Group makes a lot of different products, from candy coatings to heavy-duty electric truck and bus batteries.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: WTT Wrapped; FreightVana aquires Loadsmith; HappyRobot’s big raise

Preliminary Class 8 order numbers look promising for November, but tariff uncertainty adds risks as 40% of Class 8 trucks for the U.S. market are currently built in Mexico.

SONAR shows carriers turning down more than 20% of outbound Ontario loads.

In this edition: the logistics behind the Rockefeller Center tree lighting, and consumer predictions for peak season are locked in.

ACT Research forecasts an end of the Great Freight Recession in the for-hire truckload space, but private fleet expansion is tempering expectations.

Animus between co-founders of TuSimple is playing out in courts across the US with a proposed liquidation the latest salvo.

It’s that time of year – retail news abounds on FreightWaves and elsewhere I thought Target’s management team put it well last week as it now describes consumers as “resourceful,” […]

In this edition: breaking down the FMCSA’s proposed rule on broker transparency and changes again at Roadrunner.

In this edition: Taking a dive into the turkey supply chain, Port of Oakland sees some volumes and Tyson nuggets for Cowboys fans. 

In this edition: Gather AI makes big cold moves, Grip expands its footprint, and Nestle expands operations in the South. 

Smart label technology developed by Chorus and Kuehne+Nagel tracks packages by using Bluetooth connectivity and AirTags.

Data platform now provides LTL rates by class and intermodal contract rates by lane.

In this edition: Overhaul published Q3 cargo numbers, and layoffs come for the logistics sector.

In this edition: A new ultra-low-temperature freezer drops, Maersk makes a big refrigerant swap, and Uncrustables set quite the future.

Is the flux capacitor made famous in “Back to the Future” an answer to more efficient hydrogen storage on Class 8 trucks?

WHAT THE TRUCK?!?’s guide to FreightWaves’ F3

FMCSA Clearinghouse Phase 2 enforcement may impact about 179,000 CDL holders who are in prohibited status for a drug or alcohol violation.

Alternative fuel equipment leader is actively building hydrogen fueling network.

In this edition: The end of the freight recession has come, and the U.S./Mexico border gets busier.

In this edition: A new solution to supply chain waste in pharma, Lineage’s first earnings post-IPO and the NFL’s favorite treat.

As public confidence in autonomous vehicles continues low, autonomous trucking developers are reeling in safety data from third-party experts.

In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, trucking industry groups see new opportunities to change the regulatory and legislative landscape.

Tariffs, taxes, the FTC and food regulations are among the major issues.

In this edition: Breaking down the biggest day every four years, and another strike has it feeling like Groundhog Day.

In this edition: Lineage adds a new facility to the lineup, another cold storage acquisition and Thanksgiving-inspired frozen food gets an italian and dairy makeover. 

How much influence could a $250 million purchases of 500 electric trucks have on establishing the value of used trucks?

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: trucks drive Halloween; “huge Christmas gift” for truckers; driver shortage contested; and more

A recent FMCSA-sponsored study looking at the impacts of pay and working conditions on long-distance truck and bus drivers also calls into question claims of a persistent driver shortage.

Expertise is key to navigating cargo insurance, security and customs issues in Mexico.

In this edition: Breaking down how scary freight makes its way to consumers, and the Savannah port rises to the top.

In this edition: The first subzero organ transportation’s raging success, an acquisition between friends and it’s butter season.

A new study projecting adoption of hydrogen internal combustion engines over the next decade suggests modest adoption.

Inside this week’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Cucumber shortages; is 2026 the year of EVs in trucking; worst places for traffic according to truckers

ATA economist Bob Costello cites macroeconomic “return to normalcy” as a promising sign for trucking amid stagflation and private fleet growth.

Latest The Stockout show explores sock puppets This is how RFK Jr. sees U.S. food regulators. (Image: FWTV) On Monday’s The Stockout show, which focuses on topics relevant to shippers […]

In this edition: Breaking down talent research findings, and the Port of LA looks to set a new record.

In this edition: Long-lasting implications for the medical supply chain following the hurricanes, DeltaTrak gives solutions to the masses and Butterball gets the turkey ready.

Using electric trucks for inbound logistics includes Daimler Truck with a 2026 goal of zero-emissions truck deliveries to its plants.

In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: is the market normalizing; trucking pandas; more

ATRI’s 2024 “Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry” report saw truck parking dominate driver concerns, while motor carriers worry more about the economy.

Tender rejection rates rise for reefer, but remain muted for dry van, suggesting supply and demand in the reefer segment is much more balanced.

In this edition: The pharmaceutical supply chain improves packaging, Hurricane Milton disrupts the perishable supply chain and caffeine comes in frozen form.

Nikola lays of 135 workers as it seeks to preserve its financial runway.

In this issue of the WTT newsletter: “Lt Dan” becomes Milton’s main character; Elon Musk’s bold prediction; logistics companies deliver hurricane relief; more.

Start your week with Brittain Ladd On Monday at 10 a.m. EDT, Grace Sharkey and I will again interview one of our favorite guests: outspoken independent consultant Brittain Ladd. The […]

Recent research by MIT examines how market dynamics and relationships impact contract performance.

In this edition: TIA releases its ‘State of Fraud’ report and Forward Air remains chaotic.

In this edition: The port strike ends and goods can flow, a chilly acquisition and new nuggies hit the freezer aisle.

Xiaodi Hou was cast as a villain in the decline into irrelevance of autonomous trucking developer TuSimple. He sees it differently.

ACT Research and FTR Transportation Intelligence reported strong September Class 8 net orders as OEM order books open up for next year.

Perishables and auto parts will get scarce if strike persists.

In this edition: East and Gulf Coast port workers on strike and everyone bands together to help with disaster cleanup.

Inside the newsletter: Clock strikes midnight on ILA port strike; recovery from Helene

In this edition: American expands its pharma offering, a possible port strike cripples the cold chain, and a legend in home delivery has fallen.

Autonomous truck developers are trying to figure out what a proposed ban on Chinese components will mean to them.

On a recent episode of Loaded and Rolling, Matt Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, spoke about the explosion in nuclear verdicts impacting trucking.

Biden administration said it won’t intervene, but is that really believable?

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter East and Gulf Coast ports prepare for strike in 6 days; are truckers serial killers?; and Trump vs. John Deere

In this edition: Breaking down a white paper that highlights inefficient supply chains; a new cross-border load board.

Blue Cube develops new freezing technology, SeaCube makes major investments, and Green Giant expands the freezer aisle.

With his legacy assured, Daimler Truck Chair and CEO Martin Daum will retire as CEO on Sept. 30, making way for Karin Rådström.

Inside the newsletter: steamship lines react to potential port strike; tariffs targeted; exploding pager supply chains

A recent FTR Transportation Intelligence conference highlighted continued poor freight market conditions that are forcing fleets to do more with less.

Biden administration says no to using Taft-Hartley to stop ILA strike.

In this edition: Big strike issues lie ahead, and it’s Truck Driver Appreciation Week!

FreightWaves covers ILA from many angles.

In this edition: UPS makes some acquisitions, Thermo King introduces a new reefer battery unit, and White Castle gives customers what they crave. 

The lanes are getting longer for autonomous trucks and the promise of greater profitability is predicted to follow.

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ATRI’s recently released study on the costs and impacts of driver detention found detention times exceeded four hours in 4.9% of stops.

In this edition: Q4 could get messy for importers, and Aifleet completes Series B round of funding.

In this edition: Maersk Container Industries has a new triple-refrigerant solution, Pharma air cargo gets an upgrade, and a friendly face in the frozen aisle gets a facelift.

ChargePoint cuts 200-plus jobs in second downsizing of 2024 after tough second quarter earnings report,

Tender rejections are anemic, and most LTL carriers are reporting down tonnage.

A recent ATA Driver Compensation Study shows median truckload driver salaries are up 10% in two years despite the poor freight market.

In this edition: The TIA’s report has positive findings, and Jack Cooper is back in the limelight.

In this edition: Lineage crosses 100 patents, Polar King Mobile develops new portable cold storage solutions and a new pack to package frozen food.

Driverless truck developers are looking to third-party validators to back their safety claims.

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truckstop. In this issue, inward dash cams penalize singing?; Flexport’s last supper  and more. The day the music died Reddit Big […]

International Longshoremen’s Association delegates are to meet Wednesday and Thursday.

In this edition: CDL training programs get grants, autonomous trucking faces a setback and Motive releases its August economic study.

While repairs for accidents grow costlier every year, fleets running Ex-Guard have seen as much as an 80% decrease in towable accidents.

In this edition: Rail issues and cargo theft plague Canada and Mexico, and the Panama Canal looks for a drought solution.

In this edition: The cold chain dodged a rail lockout bullet in Canada, heart transplant transportation gets a boost and Chick-fil-A expands.

As electrification and infrastructure startups mature, banks get interested in lending money to help the best of them grow.

A recent survey by the National Private Truck Council highlighted the growth of private fleets in size, volume and freight value.

Groceries emerge as political football as Harris floats price controls.

In this edition: Private fleets are rising in popularity, and the Canadian rail strike looms.