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• First Trump Tariff Refunds Reach Importers    (2026-05-06)
  The Trump administration has begun paying out refunds for the $166 billion in global tariffs that the Supreme Court declared unlawful earlier this year.
• Request to block non-domiciled CDL rule denied; case heads to court    (2026-05-06)
  A request by two separate plaintiffs for a court to stay the enforcement of the federal government’s rule governing issuance of CDLs to most non-domiciled drivers has been denied. The request came from two separate groups of plaintiffs. One is Martin Luther King County in Washington state, more colloquially known as King County, home of […] The post Request to block non-domiciled CDL rule denied; case heads to court appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DHL distances itself from historic Deutsche Post name    (2026-05-06)
  DHL is ditching the Deutsche Post corporate name and giving it to its Post & Parcel Germany unit as part of an internal reorganization. The post DHL distances itself from historic Deutsche Post name appeared first on FreightWaves.
• WattEV places order for 370 Tesla Semi Class 8 trucks    (2026-05-06)
  WattEV announced it had ordered 370 Tesla Semi Class 8 electric trucks, the largest single electric truck deployment in California.  WattEV said delivery of the first 50 units is scheduled […]
• GXO Reports Swinging From Loss to Profit in Q1    (2026-05-06)
  GXO Logistics Inc. on May 5 reported first-quarter revenue and earnings growth, supported by a swing from a loss to a profit year over year.
• McLane and Aurora launch autonomous hauls in Texas as Volvo route reaches Oklahoma City    (2026-05-06)
  Aurora and McLane launched driverless hauls in Texas after 280k-mile pilot with 100% on-time. Aurora and Volvo opened 200-mile route to Oklahoma City The post McLane and Aurora launch autonomous hauls in Texas as Volvo route reaches Oklahoma City appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trimble sees freight recovery signs as AI tools fuel Q1 beat    (2026-05-06)
  Trimble posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and lifted guidance amid growth in transportation software. The post Trimble sees freight recovery signs as AI tools fuel Q1 beat appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Shipping Firms Whipsawed as They Wait for Hormuz to Reopen    (2026-05-06)
  “Ultimately, it’s still going to come back to the primary issues of risk and safety," that shippers have to evaluate.
• Mack Trucks Reveals EPA 2027-Compliant MP13 Engine    (2026-05-06)
  Mack Trucks unveiled an MP13 engine compliant with the EPA's upcoming 2027 nitrogen oxide emissions regulations at the 2026 ACT Expo on May 5.
• EPA 2027 NOx NPRM Expected by Late June, OEMs Say    (2026-05-06)
  The agency is expected to leave in place a requirement that NOx emissions for heavy-duty trucks fall to 35 milligrams per horsepower-hour from 200 mg/hp-hr.
• After a long gap, Uber Freight’s revenue turns higher from year earlier    (2026-05-06)
  Uber Freight management is celebrating a year-on-year increase in revenue. The post After a long gap, Uber Freight’s revenue turns higher from year earlier appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Oil Prices Fall on Hopes for Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz    (2026-05-06)
  The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, sank 7.3% to $101.90, down from more than $115 early this week.
• U.S. rail freight stronger across the board    (2026-05-06)
  Freight on U.S. railroads from intermodal to grain showed breakout strength in the latest week’s data. The post U.S. rail freight stronger across the board appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Clean Fleets Target Business Cases as Subsidies Fade    (2026-05-06)
  ACT Expo 2026 signaled momentum shifts in the clean transportation movement and growing acceptance of connected vehicle technology, AI and autonomous driving.
• FedEx Freight Adds AI Tools to Boost Win Percentage    (2026-05-06)
  “Data, predictive analytics and AI-driven logistics are reshaping how we manage capacity and deliver more reliable service,” FedEx Freight's John Smith said.
• US Exports of Oil Products Reach Record on Diesel Demand    (2026-05-06)
  The shipments rose to 8.2 million barrels a day, according to data published May 6 from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
• Lineage says cold storage market working through oversupply    (2026-05-06)
  Temperature-controlled facility operator Lineage said the market is stabilizing as customer food inventories return to normal levels. The post Lineage says cold storage market working through oversupply appeared first on FreightWaves.
• What Amazon Supply Chain Services Means for Logistics    (2026-05-06)
  Amazon's launch of a new supply chain service raised competition concerns for transportation providers, but experts caution the impact will be limited.
• White Paper: State of the Industry – May 2026    (2026-05-06)
  The May 2026 “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 to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find:  […] The post White Paper: State of the Industry – May 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Shipowners Stay Cautious on Sending Vessels Through Hormuz    (2026-05-06)
  Iranian media reported that shipowners need to send an email to an organization called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority if they want to send ships through the strait.
• FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL ban scores major victory in clash with non-citizen drivers    (2026-05-06)
  Courts won't block FMCSA's ongoing purge of nearly 200,000 non-domiciled CDL holders after overhauling its legal arguments about...
• GXO raises 2026 outlook, dismisses Amazon logistics threat     (2026-05-06)
  GXO Logistics CEO Patrick Kelleher said Amazon’s new supply chain services validate — rather than threaten — the long-term growth opportunity in outsourced logistics. The post GXO raises 2026 outlook, dismisses Amazon logistics threat  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Fleet Safety Starts in the C-Suite    (2026-05-06)
  “Fleet managers are operating in one of the most complex environments in recent memory,” said Josh Lovan, Industry Business Advisor at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. “Regulation changes, driver shortages, rising equipment costs, and accelerating technology adoption are becoming increasingly challenging to deal with.” The data from the company’s sixth annual State of Fleet […] The post Fleet Safety Starts in the C-Suite appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US to Adopt 25% Car Levy ‘Soon’ Unless EU Clears Trade Deal    (2026-05-06)
  President Donald Trump recently vowed to slap 25% tariffs on European vehicles, accusing the bloc of taking too long to ratify the agreement.
• Amazon partner Sun Country Airlines prepares to deploy 2 new cargo jets    (2026-05-06)
  Sun Country Airlines is preparing for a late June deployment of two new freighter aircraft provided by Amazon to increase air capacity in its domestic logistics network. The post Amazon partner Sun Country Airlines prepares to deploy 2 new cargo jets appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Uber Beats Expectations on Bookings Outlook    (2026-05-06)
  The ride-hailing service guided total gross bookings to between $56.25 billion and $57.75 billion for Q1, while analysts looked for $56.23 billion. 
• California Fuel Watchdog Subpoenas Gas Stations Over Prices    (2026-05-06)
  California’s fuel watchdog has issued subpoenas to gasoline stations across the state that are charging anomalously high prices.
• Daimler Truck Orders Rise, Revenue Declines    (2026-05-06)
  There were few signs of disruption in the first quarter. Truck orders rose by 50% to 114,043 units, while revenue and earnings declined.
• FedEx wins war waiver for Dubai cargo route    (2026-05-06)
  The Iran war is impacting FedEx operations in Dubai, which wants U.S. permission to pause flights there from Hong Kong so it doesn’t lose the right to fly that route. The post FedEx wins war waiver for Dubai cargo route appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Billions in tariff refunds begin flowing as CAPE portal launches    (2026-05-06)
  The first weeks of the CAPE tariff refund process are exceeding expectations operationally, experts say. The post Billions in tariff refunds begin flowing as CAPE portal launches appeared first on FreightWaves.
• The Columbus corridor of Medicaid millionaires and chameleon carriers    (2026-05-06)
  An investigation found 195 active motor carriers clustered along a few miles of East Dublin Granville Road in northeast Columbus; the same corridor was just exposed for a billion dollars in Medicaid fraud. Federal inspection data shows those carriers have been involved in 275 crashes, including 4 fatal and 74 injury crashes. The world's largest retailer appears in 175 inspections across 44 of those carriers with a 20.6% out-of-service rate. The post The Columbus corridor of Medicaid millionaires and chameleon carriers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Gasoline Costs 50% More Than It Did Before the Iran War    (2026-05-06)
  The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon on May 5, according to AAA.
• ORBCOMM pulls in new financing, replaces all publicly-traded debt    (2026-05-06)
  ORBCOMM has replaced its previous debt structure with new financing. The post ORBCOMM pulls in new financing, replaces all publicly-traded debt appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FourKites Debuts AI‑Driven Ocean Booking Platform    (2026-05-06)
  FourKites announced on May 5 an ocean freight booking platform designed to autonomously select carriers, execute bookings and manage documentation.
• Panama container terminal bidding stacked against U.S. companies: Source    (2026-05-06)
  While Panama chased a Chinese terminal operator out of its ports, U.S. companies face long odds in bidding for those port concessions, a source says.  The post Panama container terminal bidding stacked against U.S. companies: Source appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New Georgia inland port poised to take 26,000 truckloads off the road    (2026-05-06)
  The Georgia Ports Authority has opened a new inland port it claims will convert 26,000 truckloads of freight to rail each year.  The post New Georgia inland port poised to take 26,000 truckloads off the road appeared first on FreightWaves.
• CMA CGM container ship hit by missile in Strait of Hormuz    (2026-05-06)
  The United States paused military escorts of ships in the Strait of Hormuz after a missile attack on a French container vessel injured crew members Tuesday.   The post CMA CGM container ship hit by missile in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Bill would increase FMCSA non-domiciled CDL oversight | Brakes issue prompts 2025-'27 Volvo, Mack recalls    (2026-05-06)
  The bill introduced in the U.S. House would require FMCSA to check the federal SAVE database to ensure lawful presence for non-domiciled...
• Spot rates hit all-time high as diesel cost surges again    (2026-05-06)
  Spot market rates reflected fuel's increase, hitting another record high during the week ending May 1.
• First look: GXO Logistics posts Q1 double-digit revenue growth    (2026-05-05)
  GXO Logistics reported first quarter revenue of $3.3 billion, up 10.8% year over year. The post First look: GXO Logistics posts Q1 double-digit revenue growth appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FedEx Freight’s Smith Sees More RNG Tractors Ahead    (2026-05-05)
  "Sustainability is only sustainable if it makes business sense. You can only make a difference if you stay in business,” FedEx Freight's John Smith said.
• US Gasoline Inventories Face Record Summer Lows    (2026-05-05)
  U.S. gasoline inventories are on pace to drop to historical seasonal lows by late summer, further straining a tight fuel market upended by the war in Iran.
• $4 million cargo theft recovery shows what enforcement can do    (2026-05-05)
  Nearly $4 million in stolen cargo was recovered in a Los Angeles County case tied to multiple companies, with one arrest made following a search warrant in Vernon. The post $4 million cargo theft recovery shows what enforcement can do appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Amazon’s latest venture opens its logistics network to all businesses    (2026-05-05)
  Amazon announced on May 4 that it is opening up its logistics network to outside businesses as an end-to-end supply chain solution. Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) will provide businesses […]
• Lucid Misses Revenue Expectations After Delivery Disruptions    (2026-05-05)
  Lucid posted lower-than-expected revenue after a supply chain challenge slowed February vehicle deliveries — another blow for the EV maker.
• VTNA Unveils EPA 2027-Compliant D13 Engine    (2026-05-05)
  VTNA on May 4 pulled back the curtain on a D13 engine compatible with 2027 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency nitrogen oxide emissions standards.
• Marathon Leaning Into Unusual Fuel Voyages During Iran War    (2026-05-05)
  Marathon sent tankers on a range of routes in the Iran war's first months, taking advantage of supply disruptions for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, executives said.
• Cummins Improves Outlook After Q1 Results    (2026-05-05)
  Cummins raised its outlook for the year as truck order activity and the spot market improved during the first quarter of 2026, the company reported May 5.
• Super Dispatch: Diesel price volatility strains auto transport margins    (2026-05-05)
  Super Dispatch has released new data from its Fuel and Transport Cost Tracker detailing the impact of rising diesel prices on carriers, brokers and shippers. The post Super Dispatch: Diesel price volatility strains auto transport margins appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Strength in the air and weakness in ocean mark Expeditors’ strong 1Q    (2026-05-05)
  Air and ocean freight moved in different directions at Expeditors in the first quarter. The post Strength in the air and weakness in ocean mark Expeditors’ strong 1Q appeared first on FreightWaves.
• VTNA to Begin Taking VNL Electric Orders by End of 2026    (2026-05-05)
  VTNA expects to begin taking orders for the VNL Electric tractor by the end of 2026, the truck maker’s top executive told 2026 ACR Expo attendees.
• Augment Expands Into Wholesale Distribution With Merlin Deal    (2026-05-05)
  Augment acquired Merlin, an AI startup focused on wholesale distribution, and will integrate its technology into Augie, the company’s flagship AI platform.
• Qatar Airways to resume cargo service to Baghdad    (2026-05-05)
  Qatar Airways Cargo is restoring service to Baghdad despite ongoing hostilities in the Gulf region. The post Qatar Airways to resume cargo service to Baghdad appeared first on FreightWaves.
• OEM leaders face “stacked uncertainty” as trucking enters era of rapid change    (2026-05-05)
  Truck and engine manufacturers say the industry is entering a period of unprecedented complexity driven not by a single disruption, but by multiple forces hitting at once. From regulatory uncertainty […]
• California bill aimed to cut electric-truck cost | Fleet employees charged for $8M theft    (2026-05-05)
  The legislation would expand California voucher programs to cover 90% of EVs' purchase costs. Also: New Jersey 14-truck fleet's...
• Amazon opening of shipping services could shake up intermodal status quo    (2026-05-05)
  Amazon has opened its logistics network to outside businesses, a move analysts believe could increase intermodal volume while disrupting major industry players. The post Amazon opening of shipping services could shake up intermodal status quo appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Unionized DHL Express workers in US approve 4-year contract    (2026-05-05)
  DHL Express gets four years of labor peace after Teamster union workers voted in favor of a negotiated contract. The post Unionized DHL Express workers in US approve 4-year contract appeared first on FreightWaves.
• MODE Global bets on Puebla to unlock Mexico freight growth     (2026-05-05)
  MODE Global has expanded into Mexico with a new office in Puebla aimed at streamlining North American logistics. The post MODE Global bets on Puebla to unlock Mexico freight growth  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Freight capacity plummets, prices skyrocket in April    (2026-05-05)
  Extreme supply and pricing dynamics persisted across the freight market in April, according to a monthly survey of supply chain managers. The post Freight capacity plummets, prices skyrocket in April appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Big drop in benchmark diesel occurring as warnings grow of tougher conditions to come    (2026-05-05)
  The benchmark diesel price used for most surcharges has regained three weeks of declines. The post Big drop in benchmark diesel occurring as warnings grow of tougher conditions to come appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tradepoint Atlantic, MSC break ground on Baltimore container terminal    (2026-05-05)
  Developers break ground on a new Baltimore container terminal they hope will spur a sea change in mid-Atlantic intermodal transportation. The post Tradepoint Atlantic, MSC break ground on Baltimore container terminal appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Volvo Introduces Electric PTO for VNR Electric    (2026-05-05)
  Volvo Trucks North America introduced mechanical electric power takeoff for the VNR Electric tractor during ACT Expo 2026.
• Marad’s Yi jumps ship as new ports trade group CEO    (2026-05-05)
  American Association of Port Authorities tabs Sang Yi, second-in-command at the Maritime Administration, as its new chief executive.   The post Marad’s Yi jumps ship as new ports trade group CEO appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Freight costs spike in Q1 as diesel tops $5: U.S. Bank index    (2026-05-05)
  Rising fuel prices and shrinking carrier capacity are driving a rapid increase in shipper spending. The post Freight costs spike in Q1 as diesel tops $5: U.S. Bank index appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Renewable Fuels Gain Momentum in Trucking    (2026-05-05)
  Renewable diesel, high-blend biodiesel and renewable natural gas are becoming more attractive options for fleet operators for multiple reasons.