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Canada’s WestJet is backing out of the cargo business after two years because of a difficult competitive environment.

For years, the narrative around freight brokerage technology has centered on automation freeing up employees to focus on relationship-building and high-level tasks. But what does that mean in practice?

Trevor Milton, founder and former executive chairman and CEO of Nikola Corp., was issued a full pardon by President Trump.

Aurora Innovation recently released its Driverless Safety Report, laying out its road map for deploying its self-driving trucks on public highways.

Truck drivers will benefit from thousands of dollars in tax cuts and incentives if Congress can pass the latest versions of previous bills.

Union Pacific is partnering with Jaguar Transport Holdings to establish a new shortline railroad in Kansas City, Missouri’s West Bottoms industrial district.

A Henderson, Texas, business owner has filed bankruptcy for three businesses, including a trucking company.

For a fourth straight week, U.S. rail traffic has recorded an increase of more than 5% over the same week a year earlier. Statistics from the Association of American Railroads for the week ending March 22 show total traffic was 496,214 carloads and intermodal units, a 5.5% increase over the same week in 2024. That […]

In this edition: The Fridge Act debuts in Congress, a hockey puck aims to tackle cargo theft, and peanut butter cones at your fingertips.

Canada’s largest railroads see mixed progress at the country’s busiest container gateway.

Moody’s has affirmed its speculative debt rating for Orbcomm, a provider of ELDs and Internet of Things applications.

President Trump is threatening higher tariffs on Canada and the European Union if they work together to retaliate in response to U.S. tariffs.

Roughly 1,400 U.S. and Canadian steelworkers have been laid off due to tariffs, company officials said.

President Trump said he will impose 25% duties on vehicles and certain parts assembled outside the country, including American brands.

In this Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit keynote address, Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group, talks about what makes a successful fleet and what to consider when navigating volatile freight markets.

Susquehanna Financial Group lowered its earnings forecasts for the truckload, intermodal and logistics companies it follows.

Trucking interests are weighing in on their priorities as Congress begins planning the next highway bill.

An internal memo at liquid bulk hauler MC Tank Transport shows the company has been sold to Kenan Advantage Group.

BNSF Railway said customers invested $4.2 billion in industrial projects on its network in 2024.

FedEx is simplifying returns for merchants and consumers with a new tech-enabled service that doesn’t require a box or shipping label.

Trust between carriers and freight brokers is paramount. Truckstop is on the front lines helping to enhance these relationships.

The Port of Savannah, Georgia, marked the busiest February on record with volume of almost a half-million TEUs.

Uncertainty over President Trump’s plans for more tariffs punctuated a week that saw trans-Pacific container rates fall more than 20% below 2024 lows.

As marijuana usage becomes more culturally accepted and legalized across the U.S., the trucking industry faces new challenges—particularly around driver retention. Navigating the complex relationship between state-level legalization, federal regulations, and Department of Transportation (DOT) policies is proving to be a critical issue for carriers and drivers alike. In this white paper, we break down […]

A week after a tractor-trailer crash killed five people on Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas, a survivor of the 19-vehicle wreck has sued the transportation companies and truck driver involved.

Traders and brokers are seizing on arbitrage opportunities.

Louis DeJoy is out as U.S. postmaster general. His legacy is mixed, but he is credited with putting the Postal Service on a stronger financial footing.

Interest rates are falling for aircraft buyers.

It’s a tough battlefield in FreightTech, and these companies are joining the fray with new or enhanced offerings.

Real estate investment trust Prologis said the need for more e-commerce fulfillment space is growing.

Contoro Robotics announced Tuesday it has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round to scale its AI-powered trailer- and container-unloading robots.

Fight China’s shipping practices and revive U.S. shipbuilding, commenters tell the U.S. trade representative, but don’t punish domestic industry in the global market.

In the latest episode of the Bring It Home podcast, Norfolk Southern executive Stefan Loeb discussed the role of railroads in America’s reindustrialization.

A federal judge in Michigan has ruled that a Mexico-based supplier must keep shipping parts to a Daimler Truck North America subsidiary in Detroit.

Hyundai will increase production to >1M units per year and build a steel plant.

Brent Sadler, President Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Maritime Administration, is a staunch advocate for rebuilding America’s maritime competitiveness.

FreightWaves is a finalist in the 2025 Neal Awards for its coverage of the 2024 presidential election.

In this edition: A book review for “Sell With a Story,” and FedEx freight moves spinoff forward

Carriers in the Powerloop dedicated tours program commit to at least a two-week period of hauling freight using Powerloop trailers. But they can select specific loads within a tour or haul their own loads using a Powerloop trailer.

There are steps trucking companies can take to safeguard their operations despite outside unpredictability.

The cloud-based TMS provider was founded in 2013.

Hey Bubba sees uses for its AI beyond dispatching. Future integrations may include features like truck parking reservations, predictive maintenance scheduling and automated compliance management.

Norfolk Southern has expanded its offerings of certified rail-served properties for industrial site development.

Derek Barrs, a member of the American Trucking Associations’ Law Enforcement Advisory Board, has been nominated to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

The Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate are debating two bills to enact harsher punishments against truck drivers who are in the U.S. illegally and obtain or use CDLs.

U.S. Postal Service chief Louis DeJoy left office on Monday as the Trump administration ramps up for massive change at the agency.

Real-time location intelligence is revolutionizing how businesses manage their supply chains.

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose for the first time in three weeks.

Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals has signed a 33-year lease with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the longest in port history.

President Donald Trump said Monday he may give countries “breaks” on tariffs, but imports of autos and pharmaceuticals will be targeted.

Port fees on Chinese ships are aimed at boosting U.S. shipbuilding but could have follow-on effects for intermodal traffic, too.

B99 biodiesel is now or will soon be available at select Pilot travel centers.

Trailer builder Wabash National won a massive reduction in punitive damages stemming from a lawsuit over a deadly crash but lost on other requests in a Missouri courtroom.

A top-secret group chat of U.S. officials discussing details of attacks aimed at reopening Red Sea shipping inadvertently included a journalist.

Postal unions are raising alarms about downsizing and potential privatization of the U.S. Postal Service.

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With upcoming changes to the Clean Truck Check program, CARB compliance should be top-of-mind for transportation fleets not only just in California, but across the United States. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help your fleet navigate the tricky terrain of CARB compliance. What you will learn: Download the complimentary guide to access the […]

The National Transportation Safety Board said proper risk assessment by the state of Maryland could have averted the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge that killed six road workers in 2024.

A Rochester, New York-area truck company owner got almost four years in prison for lying to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

More than 8,700 members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of the Teamsters Rail Conference ratified a new contract with the railroads of the National Carriers’ Conference Committee.

This week in Borderlands: Tariffs could lead Mexico into recession, report says; Echo Global Logistics expands operations in Mexico; Americold acquires logistics facility near Houston; and GM agrees to 10.25% wage increase at Mexican plant.

Cosco Shipping Holdings, China’s largest container carrier, saw heady improvement in revenue and profit in 2024.

The Port of Seattle says a controversial plan to rezone part of downtown for residential development will chip away at the city’s industrial base.

FedEx has switched from downsizing to incrementally growing its air cargo fleet by ordering large 777 freighters and postponing plans to retire older MD-11 jets.

In this edition: Pharmaceutical supply chains set for growth, building reliability for vaccines in developing areas and the return of a favorite ice cream bar

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FedEx is working on several fronts to shore up its less-than-truckload business ahead of a 2026 spinoff.

With the prospect of massive fees against Chinese ocean carriers at U.S. ports, shipping’s top regulator is trying to quell fears of turmoil in American export markets.

A former head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, now executive director of the Clean Freight Coalition, recapped some key trucking-related environmental battles in Washington.

Plus, an AI-based autonomous trucking software provider, and Tier IV, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, announced a partnership to develop autonomous driving solutions in Japan.

Ocean container rates on trans-Pacific routes to the U.S. continued to decline in the latest survey from Freightos.

The U.S. Postal Service’s limited ability to operate as a pure private business makes it more difficult to turn a profit. Other postal operators have more management flexibility, a new report shows.

FedEx reported higher revenue and operating income in the third quarter than last year but says shipping business could slow this quarter because of weakness and uncertainty in manufacturing.

Kreilkamp Trucking has acquired the assets of Iowa-based Gray Transportation.

The Port of Long Beach saw double-digit gains in overall container volumes in February.

Red Sea diversions hit liner operator Hapag-Lloyd’s profits despite higher revenues in 2024.

Plus, an AI-based autonomous trucking software provider, and Tier IV, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, announced a partnership to develop autonomous driving solutions in Japan.

Rail traffic in the U.S. is staying ahead of 2024 levels, according to the Association of American Railroads.

Connecticut carrier Soundview Transportation will pay millions of dollars in remediation and penalties for a 2022 gasoline spill.

Logistics entrepreneur Brad Jacobs has closed his first deal in the building products sector with the purchase of Beacon Roofing Supply.

The leading U.S. container gateway saw overall volume climb in February.

Fresh off a year of recovery and stabilization, chassis manufacturers are counting on upgraded technology and revitalized fleets to maneuver through challenges in 2025.

Emails sent to select carriers introduce Walmart’s new brokerage program and outline the benefits of participation.

On panels for both small and large carriers, the talk at the Truckload Carriers Association was of coping with a freight recession as a turnaround remains elusive.

Intangles digital twin technology can not only help in proactive maintenance but prove that over-the-road trucking fleets uphold high safety standards as well.

An Arizona truck driver is accused of murdering the owner of an Illinois-based carrier on March 5.

David Bell, founder and CEO of CloneOps.ai, discusses the advantages of its new AI-driven voice agents and how streamlined call center workflows allow companies to expand in sales and customer service.

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China has halted imports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S. as the global trade war intensifies.

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has outlined DOGE’s scope of work at the Postal Service in a letter to lawmakers, including how existing assets can support the logistics needs of other agencies.

Defunct Yellow Corp. liquidates another property as creditors await a final bankruptcy plan.

As market analysts continue to gauge the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, some domestic manufacturers are banding together to revitalize America’s manufacturing sector.

Canadian ports on both coasts are grappling with extended dwell times, according to forwarder DHL’s March ports update.

The trucking industry is warning that overhauling how Customs and Border Protection processes low-value shipments from Canada and Mexico will come with its own price tag.

Less-than-truckload carrier Roadrunner said it has added 278 direct metro-to-metro routes.

In this edition: What the “DHL Trade Atlas 2025” report forecasts, and the unofficial start to produce season has arrived.

The Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI), a provider of free cybersecurity resources to small and medium-size businesses, announced the appointment of Sasha Pailet Koff as its new managing director. Koff, who has served in senior digital leadership roles at Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), will lead CRI’s mission to strengthen the […]

Yellow’s final bankruptcy plan didn’t garner the needed support and will now be countered by a competing plan from the estate’s unsecured creditors.

Several small or midsize airlines that operate freighter aircraft are giving up on cargo flying to focus on business-to-business passenger flying and subleasing aircraft because of limited business opportunities.

Wan Hai Lines, one of the Big Three Taiwanese container carriers, saw record revenue and profit in 2024.