Frank Kenney of Cleo gives insight into the undeniable market trend toward more data visibility and transparency as a selling point for any clients in the freight industry. Every company has unique needs and models, and those needs are best served by being as open as possible.
Covenant Logistics Group CEO David Parker predicted at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival on Wednesday that there will be year-over-year peak season growth in the trucking industry. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
On a recent episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Optimus Technologies talks about the impact of biodiesel and what the election results mean for clean fuels.
Nikola Corp. leader Ryan Clayton said the rising demand for hydrogen could require as many as 50 fueling stations in the next three years to meet the need.
Mexico City-based Solvento has raised $12.5 million in a Series A round to help provide trucking companies with access to payment solutions.
Amazon, DHL, GXO, Kuehne+Nagel, Pepsico and True Value Co. are among firms announcing job cuts, according to a new round of worker reduction notices.
Freight Masters Inc. owner Herman Shaw was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program.
Johnny McCord of Loadsure explains how traditional supply chain insurance focuses on large enterprises, leaving small businesses exposed to risk and rising policy premiums that don’t adequately protect them. Loadsure’s data-driven risk insights, dynamic insurance policies and automated claims processes empower supply chain SMBs to predict, prevent and protect themselves from risk.
To bring awareness to the demanding and underappreciated efforts of last mile logistics companies and retailers, Last Mile Retail Awards is highlighting excellence in more than 20 categories and promoting innovation in sustainability and social impact.
Pilot Flying J named Liz Leon as the company’s 2024 Road Warrior.
This week in Borderlands: Toyota pumping $1.45B into Mexico to boost Tacoma production; Union Pacific to serve Volkswagen hub at Texas seaport; South Korean freight transporter to open subsidiary in Mexico; and Nefab expands in Arizona with warehousing and logistics facility.
In this edition: A new ultra-low-temperature freezer drops, Maersk makes a big refrigerant swap, and Uncrustables set quite the future.
President-elect Donald Trump’s tech policies could boost FreightTech for AI, warehouse automation and 3D printing.
Samsara Inc. filed a new lawsuit accusing rival Motive Technologies CEO Shoaib Makani and its executives of engaging in a “multi-year campaign to procure Samsara Trade Secrets” to compete with Samsara in the fleet management market.
The trucking industry faces a rapid push in technology and innovation. It is more important than ever for carriers and logistics companies to determine how they will modernize. DDC FPO’s vice president of marketing and communications, Madison Conway, explains how companies can impact their futures and the trucking industry through optimization initiatives, services and technology solutions.
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Fraud Watch, FreightWaves’ dedicated newsletter tackling the burgeoning crisis of freight fraud.
FMCSA Clearinghouse Phase 2 enforcement may impact about 179,000 CDL holders who are in prohibited status for a drug or alcohol violation.
Fernando Ruben Guerrero, former customs director for the Port of Veracruz, was killed on Nov. 8.
For the second time in 24 hours, protesters are disrupting cross-border cargo traffic at Laredo’s World Trade Bridge.
While traditional multistop options have served many shippers well, there is an even more impactful option on the market today: Flock Freight’s Shared Truckload.
A protest at the Mexico border has caused a major backup at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas.
Uber Freight’s payout to Greenbriar signifies a shift, highlighting both Uber Freight’s evolving valuation and the foresight of Greenbriar’s strategic financial protections.
It could be the end of the freight recession. What does that mean for 2025?
With the next Trump administration expected to drive regulatory changes, experts anticipate a surge in M&A activity across retail, e-commerce and FreightTech, as companies like Amazon and DoorDash look to expand in a pro-business environment.
This week in Borderlands: Averitt completes major facilities expansion in San Antonio; Bennett Family of Companies opens new facility in Texas; Aerospace manufacturer completes $28M expansion in Mexico; and Mode Global acquires freight brokerage division of Jillamy.
After the most prolonged freight recession in history, the market has been showing signs of recovery over the past few months.
Bharath Krishnamoorthy, co-founder and CEO at Denim, discussed the ways freight brokers streamline their operations.
Keith Whann, chief technology officer of TruckSuite, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and Project 61, to discuss how TruckSuite continues to evolve in bringing technology solutions to address drivers’ greatest needs.
Judy Love, the co-founder of Love’s Travel Stops, died on Tuesday in Oklahoma City. She was 87.
In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, trucking industry groups see new opportunities to change the regulatory and legislative landscape.
A family-owned cross-border trucking company — McKevitt Trucking, headquartered in Thunder Bay, Ontario – has ceased operations after more than three-quarters of a century.
Bipartisan bills including the Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act and the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 propose significant federal support to address the increase in freight fraud and organized retail crime.
Strategic theft and straight theft are particularly prevalent in today’s market.
With deep roots in the truckload space and a strong commitment to innovation, Werner has positioned itself as an intermodal leader across the North American markets.
Tariffs, tax cuts and legislation supported by President-elect Donald Trump are predicted to benefit the freight industry.
Trimble Inc. said its transportation segment performed well during the most recent quarter, with revenue increasing 1.4% to $195 million.
Cargo insurance is one of the top expenses for carriers, but what does it really do and why is it so important?
A Miami trucking company and its five affiliates with more than 400 drivers recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
GXO Logistics Inc. sees an upward trend in the global freight market in 2025, boosted by e-commerce.
Dedicated fleets allow companies to provide the top-notch service their customers want without the high levels of risk and investment involved in creating private fleets.
In this edition: Breaking down the biggest day every four years, and another strike has it feeling like Groundhog Day.
A late night crash on Saturday involving a semi-truck left four people dead and 17 injured in southeast Michigan.
GXO achieved 28% revenue growth in the third quarter to a quarterly record of $3.16 billion, boosted by new e-commerce customers.
While small transportation companies are often priced out of traditional insurance policies, Loadsure’s data-driven model allows for accurate pricing and empowers clients with active risk management insights.
Supply chains will see direct effects regardless of the outcome of the presidential race. But what specific impacts on the freight industry are likely under a Harris versus a Trump administration?
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded nearly $250 million for a multistate project to add electric truck chargers along the I-95 freight corridor.
This week in Borderlands: Major expansion project announced for Port of Progreso; Kawasaki Motors inaugurates $200M plant in Mexico; Logistics provider Veho expands into Texas; and Videndum moves into Phoenix logistics location.
Outgo believes that traditional factoring has failed to deliver for carriers.
Today’s cross-border environment is being shaped by the rising popularity of nearshoring, as companies rethink their supply chain strategies.
On a recent episode of Truck Tech, Alan Adler interviewed Eric Bippus, executive vice president of sales and systems development at Hexagon Agility, to outline key considerations and benefits of implementing renewable natural gas into your fleet.
E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc.’s North American sales increased 9% year over year to $95.5 billion in the third quarter.
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.
Hub Group reported year-over-year revenue decreases in its intermodal and logistics segments during the third quarter.
The Truckload Carriers Association named Texas driver Michael Dorsey a Highway Angel for his efforts to save lives during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
In the quest for sustainability, the transportation sector stands as one of the most significant arenas for change.
Due to nearshoring trends and an increase of manufacturing in Mexico, many US-based shippers are learning to manage operations across the southern border. Thankfully, Echo Global Logistics provides support, contingency planning and access to insurance through Reliance Partners to help companies mitigate the risks of operating in Mexico.
This week in Borderlands: Truck driver salaries in Mexico averaging $423 a month in 2024; Horizon Auto Logistics opens office in Veracruz, Mexico; LG Electronics opens $60M plant in Central Mexico; and Texas bridge project receives $80 million in federal funding.
A shuttered Illinois-based trucking company that once hauled general freight, liquids and gases, beverages and paper products recently filed for Chapter 7.
Fleet managers are turning to new AI-driven Drowsiness Detection technology, which shows that 77% of drowsy driving events are detected by behaviors other than yawning alone.
The organization’s new admitted trucking program is representative of TIE’s dedication to bringing more capacity to the underserved trucking insurance landscape.
Universal Logistics Holdings officials said they expect operating revenues of $1.8 billion to $1.9 billion in 2025.
Hurricanes, cargo theft, double brokering, and accidents all can negatively impact insurance rates.
As the industry continues to evolve, choosing the right fleet management software can prove daunting.
Universal Logistics Holdings’ third-quarter financial results show year-over-year decreases in its trucking, brokerage and intermodal segments.
Covenant Logistics Group reports truckload revenue of $198 million in the third-quarter, despite a soft freight market.
Stormie Janzen of Total Transportation of Mississippi joins Jeremy Reymer to discuss the importance of being involved and engaged in the industry and how trucking comes together to respond to natural disasters and emergencies.
ATA economist Bob Costello cites macroeconomic “return to normalcy” as a promising sign for trucking amid stagflation and private fleet growth.
Tesla plans to ramp up full production of its all-electric Class 8 Semi truck in 2026.
Covenant Logistics Group reported 2% quarterly growth in freight revenue, “despite the prolonged general freight market down cycle,” Chairman and CEO David R. Parker said.
Learn insights from an MHC dealer and Kenworth OEM on why heavy-duty fleets should consider RNG a priority in their decarbonization strategy.
In this edition: Breaking down talent research findings, and the Port of LA looks to set a new record.
Uber Freight is expanding international operations with a new customs-focused office in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
An Illinois trucking company recently notified most of its company drivers that it could “no longer support part of its fleet operations” and terminated their positions “due to current market conditions.”
According to a new report by Becker Logistics, cargo theft varies seasonally and by mode and location.
This week in Borderlands: Port of Corpus Christi becomes global crude oil supplier; Port of Brownsville secures $43M loan for ship channel expansion; US Lumber Brokers acquires Texas distribution center; and Holt Truck Centers expands across Texas with acquisition.
A Texas trucking company and its affiliated companies have shuttered operations and recently filed for bankruptcy liquidation, citing serious financial conditions as the main reason.
Joe Anderson and Caleb Gee, co-founders of Truck Driver’s Best, join Jeremy Reymer to discuss their effort to provide a sorely needed service for drivers. Drivers can leverage Truck Driver’s Best for career advice, enabling them to make better decisions as they lean on the experience and expertise of the co-founders.
ATRI’s 2024 “Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry” report saw truck parking dominate driver concerns, while motor carriers worry more about the economy.
Federal officials’ proposal to ban cargo trucks from a Texas border bridge has drawn criticism from the trade community.
Lexmark Laureate Brant Nystrom shares how Optra Edge can help freight companies save by streamlining their asset tracking, gate management, data processing, PPE compliance initiatives, and even trailer loading and unloading.
Roadtex moves partial truckload shipments via consolidated full truckloads directly from its 32 nationwide warehouse centers to the retailer, resulting in less handling and better OTIF rates.
From mainstay events like kick-off parties to more unique offerings like professional speed dating, the summit gives brokers and carriers numerous opportunities to seek each other out.
FedEx transported six giant pandas between the United States and China this week on what the company calls the “FedEx Panda Express.”
Driver training is one of the most popular – and effective – ways to safeguard fleets against potential litigation.
One of the primary ways Netradyne advocates for drivers is by giving fleet managers a holistic view of their driving habits, highlighting praiseworthy, safe choices they make every day.
In this edition: The first-ever Freight Fraud Awareness Day is here, and women are major players in the supply chain.
The first-ever Freight Fraud Awareness Day, taking place on Tuesday, aims to unite the supply chain community in tackling schemes like double brokering and cargo theft, which have seen a 400% rise since 2022.
Former American Trucking Associations CEO and President Thomas J. Donohue, hailed as “a powerful voice for all businesses, employers and their employees,” died Monday. He was 86 years old.
A Florida-based truck driver has been found guilty of murdering his co-driver during a cross-country trip in March 2022.
Motive has announced a first-of-its-kind service that expedites the emergency response of first responders to drivers of commercial vehicles involved in wrecks.
This week in Borderlands: US-Mexico trade hit $74B in August, Port Laredo No. 1 again; Imperative Logistics Group acquires freight forwarder Jamco; Gebruder Weiss partners with Mexico load board Cargado; and Avery Dennison opens $100M facility in Queretaro, Mexico.
Hurricane Milton caused at least $160 billion in damage and economic loss, according to a preliminary estimate from AccuWeather.
Nonprofit groups loaded with crucial disaster-relief and medical supplies are at staging areas outside Tampa, Florida, after Hurricane Milton made landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast Wednesday before leaving a trail of destruction across the state.
Jeremy Reymer is joined by Lisa M. Battaglia, founder and president of Battaglia Communications, as she shares her insights on internal marketing and communications strategies for employee engagement.
Recent research by MIT examines how market dynamics and relationships impact contract performance.
Nine Florida ports and one in Georgia remained closed Thursday in the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton smashed into Florida around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday as a Category 3 near Siesta Key and was making its way across Florida on Thursday.
Freight coordination platform Cartage has raised $3.3 million in a funding round led by Y Combinator. The company, founded by industry veterans, is using AI to streamline logistics without forcing brokers, shippers or carriers to change their preferred communication methods.
Hurricane Milton has struck Florida, less than two weeks after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. American Logistics Aid Network brings together nonprofits and supply chain companies to effectively target disaster relief. But what does that actually entail?
Food retailers with distribution hubs in Hurricane Milton’s path are preparing for the storm to make landfall overnight Wednesday.
