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Averitt is preparing for a boom in cross-border shipments with a major expansion of its distribution and service center in San Antonio.

Forward Air confirms it has implemented workforce reductions and other restructuring initiatives.

Shipments and cost data for May show no letup in the freight downcycle.

Check out these viewer-submitted photos from last week’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, where truck drivers shared photos of their animal co-drivers.

Cargo insurance rates in Mexico are wildly different from the U.S. Mark Vickers breaks down the differences.

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C.H. Robinson has joined the TriumphPay Network, a freight payments platform connecting brokers, shippers and carriers.

Technology startup Wiliot has launched a food-safety initiative using ambient IoT to provide more traceability in supply chains.

Maersk has ambitious plans for its dedicated cargo airline to become a major piece of its integrated logistics service, alongside its ocean container business.

Korean Air will give a small South Korean carrier first crack at buying the freighter assets of Asiana Airlines, as required by EU regulators to approve a Korean-Asiana combination.

This week in Borderlands: Evans Transportation launches cross-border service amid trade boom; TexAmericas Center receives Union Pacific “focus site” designation; Chemvest Holdings US acquires Texas rail-served industrial park; and DHL Express expands retail presence in Houston area.

Maritime import demand for the U.S. is as strong as it has ever been, second only to the pandemic boom. What does this mean for the upcoming peak season, and how does it affect domestic transportation?

15,867 Amazon Flex drivers across three states filed arbitration with the American Arbitration Association alleging Amazon had misclassified their job roles as independent contractors rather than employees, resulting in underpaid and lost wages.

Volumes, rejection rates and spot rates remain elevated, setting the stage for the summer months.

Trucking companies will see cost bumps in their UCR Plan fees of up to $9,000, depending on fleet size. 

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Chinese e-commerce store JD.com is growing its in-house airline to satisfy customers in China with quick order delivery.

With new investments from Isuzu and trading giant Itochu, Gatik is on the path to mass production of short-haul autonomous trucks in 2027.

This week, training software for the DOD is serving the freight community; CargoSense closes its Series A; a trucking company adds autonomous offerings; and Truckstop.com hires a new CFO.

The air cargo market is enjoying an unexpected boom during the slow season, but it’s unclear whether demand is pulling from the third and fourth quarters to avoid supply chain delays or will continue to build.

A Georgia jury recently awarded more than $47 million to the family of a 35-year-old owner-operator who was killed in a August 2017 crash involving a former company driver for Wisconsin-based Schneider National Carriers.

Costs and feasibility of CARB’s anti-pollution rule for locomotives was debated on Capitol Hill.

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Carver Maritime, a shipping company in Charleston, South Carolina, filed a federal lawsuit against the owners and managers of MSC Michigan VII, which lost control on June 5 on the Cooper River.

The FMCSA plans an online survey to determine driver seat belt usage after recent data shows an increase in fatalities from unrestrained drivers.

Carriers will haul the first of four “super loads” of heavy equipment across major Ohio roadways from Manchester to New Albany on June 16-25. The state is asking motorists to avoid these roads on these dates.

The International Longshoremen’s Association is in a contract dispute with ocean carriers over wage increases and use of automation.

Semantic Visions’ Environmental, Social and Governance Index uses natural language processing to analyze media and evaluate companies’ sustainability, ethics and compliance.

As transportation companies invest heavily in new tech and infrastructure, J.B. Hunt sees technology as a way to empower employees and capacity to create long-term value for customers.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found 450 pounds of cocaine hidden in a container chassis aboard the Blue Wave merchant vessel arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday.

Aivaras Zigmantas has pleaded not guilty after being indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly posing as an agent for carriers and stealing shipments that were released to him.

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An anonymous federal survey on seat belt use by truck drivers follows recent fatality data showing many are not buckling up.

Sustainability reporting is quickly shifting from a voluntary initiative to a mandatory undertaking. Strong relationships with transportation and logistics providers are going to be more important than ever.

Truckload carrier Werner Enterprises’ CEO noted some reasons for optimism at an investor conference.

Truck drivers who travel with their pets told FreightWaves that their furry companions ease the loneliness and stress of life on the road.

S&P Global cut its debt rating on Forward Air for the second time in four months.

The Port of New Orleans has received $230 million to complete infrastructure projects aimed at boosting international trade.

Door-to-door transportation company Tri-National Inc is expanding its facilities into South Texas to offer more comprehensive cross-border service and meet the demands of nearshoring.

Canadian border workers have reached a tentative employment agreement with the federal government that ends the threat of a strike on Friday.

Ship Angel announced its recent raise and new products at Plug and Play’s Silicon Valley Summit.

The shipping channel for the Port of Baltimore has fully reopened to commercial traffic more than two months after a container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Descartes has completed its third acquisition of the year, acquiring BoxTop Technologies for $13 million.

AB5, California’s independent contractor classification law, has won a second significant decision in a federal court, with all 11 members of a 9th Circuit panel upholding the law for Uber drivers.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it has discovered gray-market imports of Ozempic from Colombia and is trying to close down the shipping pipeline.

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges dropped again, but diesel may be starting to turn around.

Cargojet will fly planeloads of e-commerce goods from China to Canada several times per week as part of a direct-to-consumer logistics operation.

Sedrick Zelitis Smith, 47, of Dallas, used his CDL to assist a human smuggling organization. He coordinated the transport of migrants who arrived in Laredo, Texas, from Mexico.

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The greatest tool in logistics is collaboration, which is now a necessity for the global supply chain.

Walmart will launch drone delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth this month, offering 30-minute delivery via their app, expanding their service to 1.8 million households with partners Zipline and Wing.

A Michigan truck driver who was found guilty of setting Swift Transportation equipment on fire as part of a vendetta against the company has been sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison.

Nick Patrick, CEO of Radar, discusses how 3PLs and carriers can improve fleet management and consolidate vendors of software and devices for route optimization, driver tracking and location spoofing detection.

A strike by Canadian border workers is on hold until Wednesday to allow more time for union and federal officials to negotiate.

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During the last full calendar year, 2023, HOS violations accounted for over 40% of the driver-related violations found during roadside inspections.

Orders for new Class 8 trucks rose significantly in May, according to two research firms.

This week in Borderlands: China-to-Mexico freight spurs growth in Laredo, Texas; BNSF sues Texas city over stalled logistics center; RJW Logistics acquires second warehouse near Dallas; and sportswear giant Puma opens distribution center near Phoenix.

The freight market has not turned strongly yet, but some historical patterns may help map when it will.

Is the market recovering?; freight broker attrition; rate the strap work gone wrong; FOSC24; and more

Volumes, rejection rates and spot rates remain elevated following the Memorial Day holiday, setting the stage for the summer months.

Tag-N-Trac recently unveiled its suite of updated IoT devices that include low-cost, disposable smart labels and tags, as well as its Relativity platform.

Industry expert Satish Jindel offers perspective on Forward Air’s controversial merger with Omni Logistics.

Another drop in truck transportation jobs in May means the total stands at the same level as it did in November.

ArcBest’s efforts to improve freight mix are producing big swings in its operating metrics, a May update revealed.

Nikola releases stats on hydrogen fueling that show savings over diesel and a growing business for fuel cell trucks.

This week, Denim secures funds to continue scaling, OneRail acquires new tech and industry partnerships improve service offerings.

Fleetworthy Solutions highlights its technology command center built to handle safety and compliance issues, including navigating the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Less-than-truckload carrier XPO reported a modest increase in volumes during May, but yields took a notable step higher.

Highway’s Jordan Graft discusses how to fix fraud in the trucking industry at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event.

The U.S. Postal Service has kicked off its 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign – “Don’t let your dog bite the hand that serves you” – in an effort to reduce dog biting incidents for postal workers.

Among the changes in the transportation industry that Skinner Transfer Corp. has seen in the past century, regulations and safety measures have been among the toughest to navigate.

Top carrier concerns aside from fraud, fuel costs, and rates include insurance costs, equipment costs, government regulations, and parking.

One of the leaders in adopting generative AI at C.H. Robinson used a variety of analogies to describe its capabilities.

Federal trucking regulators want in-person comments on revisions to how carriers are rated on safety.

Trucker Path released its annual Highest-Rated Major US Trucking Corridors results. The I-90, I-5 and I-44 corridors took top spots in parking availability, truck stop ratings and fuel prices.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered an indefinite pause of congestion pricing just days after a trucking group sued to halt the fees for those driving to Manhattan.

Attendees voted Tai Software and MyCarrier TMS as best-in-show winners out of 13 companies that showcased FreightTech innovations during rapid-fire demonstrations at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event.

Altana’s enhanced platform Value Chain Management System is designed to help customers track, identify and manage all the components of their supply chain.

FreightWaves and DAT squared off during an inaugural event, the “Great Debate — DAT vs. SONAR: Where is the Market Headed Next?”

Teamsters update: The union has recently aligned with Amazon workers, won three elections and signed a new deal with a Ryder unit.

Old Dominion’s volume metrics continue to lag peers, largely by design.

Former FreightWaves analyst turned hedge fund manager Seth Holm shared his outlook for transportation stocks at Future of Supply Chain on Wednesday.

Flexport’s Ryan Petersen talked about trends and forecasts in the freight industry at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event in Atlanta.

FreightWaves, in collaboration with TriumphPay, announced the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Shipper of Choice awards on June 5.

Based on its results this Congress, the American Trucking Associations’ lobbying efforts make it look less like a Machiavellian operator and more like another Washington grifter.

Seko Logistics said U.S. Customs and Border Protection has harmed its business by temporarily suspending some import privileges without providing evidence of wrongdoing.

Forward Air’s shareholders approved the conversion of Omni’s nonvoting shares to voting common stock, giving the group 35% control of the combined entity.

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Transfix is selling its brokerage business to supply chain services provider NFI.

The industry-leading SONAR data platform announces a number of new releases and enhancements live at the Future of Supply Chain.

Norfolk Southern’s Stefan Loeb discusses rail growth strategies at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event.