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• Hub Group’s Q1 revenue declines 8% to $915M    (2025-05-08)
  Hub Group posted an 8% year-over-year decrease in total revenue in the first quarter, to $915.2 million. The post Hub Group’s Q1 revenue declines 8% to $915M appeared first on FreightWaves.
• California deal with 16 states would end key parts of Advanced Clean Fleets rule    (2025-05-08)
  An agreement California has reached with Nebraska and 15 other states is another nail in the coffin of the Golden State’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule. The post California deal with 16 states would end key parts of Advanced Clean Fleets rule appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump may cut tariffs on China imports to as low as 50%: Report    (2025-05-08)
  The Trump administration is considering slashing the 145% tariff on Chinese imports to as low as 50%, according to a newspaper report. The post Trump may cut tariffs on China imports to as low as 50%: Report appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Q1 2025 Freight Payment Index giving mixed signals    (2025-05-08)
  Recent Q1 data released by U.S. Bank as part of its Freight Payment Index painted a mixed picture of the national truck freight market, characterized by persistent declines alongside emerging signs of recovery. The post Q1 2025 Freight Payment Index giving mixed signals appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Cyberthreats surge against US logistics infrastructure    (2025-05-08)
  Fraud Watch also salutes a detective fighting cargo theft in Philly. The post Cyberthreats surge against US logistics infrastructure appeared first on FreightWaves.
• GXO Logistics Reports Q1 Revenue Increase to Nearly $3 Billion    (2025-05-08)
  GXO Logistics experienced an increase in revenue but a loss in earnings during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported May 8.
• GXO Logistics sees growth opportunities in e-commerce, health care    (2025-05-08)
  GXO Logistics said the company’s flexibility helped propel revenue to $3 billion in the first quarter. The post GXO Logistics sees growth opportunities in e-commerce, health care appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Maersk expects no changes from US port fees    (2025-05-08)
  The world’s second-largest container shipping line sees no immediate changes from U.S. ship fees. The post Maersk expects no changes from US port fees appeared first on FreightWaves.
• CPAC wants Trump to overhaul FMCSA’s waiver regime    (2025-05-08)
  One of President Trump’s favorite political organizations is pushing his administration to make it easier to grant waivers and exemptions for small trucking companies. The post CPAC wants Trump to overhaul FMCSA’s waiver regime appeared first on FreightWaves.
• White House reaches trade agreement with United Kingdom    (2025-05-08)
  President Donald Trump's trade agreement with the UK aims to increase access for products from both countries. The post White House reaches trade agreement with United Kingdom appeared first on FreightWaves.
• 2 markets in 1 quarter: Auto-hauling demand volatile for Proficient    (2025-05-08)
  Proficient Auto Logistics’ earnings were weak, but it came in a quarter of extreme volatility. The post 2 markets in 1 quarter: Auto-hauling demand volatile for Proficient appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Hints at Tariff Rollback if China Talks Succeed    (2025-05-08)
  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet in Switzerland with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on trade in the coming days.
• CTA urges Carney to tackle underground economy, enforcement failures    (2025-05-08)
  The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has urged newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney to address what it describes as a “state of lawlessness” in Canada’s trucking sector and to prioritize […]
• Forward Air Reports Revenue Growth, Smaller Net Loss in Q1    (2025-05-08)
  Forward Air Corp. experienced a year-over-year increase in revenue and a smaller net loss amid efforts to improve operations during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported May 7.
• Food and Beverage Fleets Adopt Sustainable Practices    (2025-05-08)
  Private fleets operating in the food and beverage sector are demonstrating effective use cases for electric-powered trucks, electric transport refrigeration units and alternative fuels.
• 5 tips to cut fuel costs for trucking fleets    (2025-05-08)
  As fuel prices remain volatile and sustainability expectations rise, fleets are under growing pressure to reduce operating costs while improving environmental performance. According to Samsara, even small gains in fuel […]
• Inflation Expectations Hit Nearly 3-Year High    (2025-05-08)
  Median expectations for inflation three years from now rose to 3.2% in April, the highest reading since July 2022. Estimates for year-ahead price growth, however, held steady.
• US Imports Slow as Trump Tariffs Ripple Through Supply Chain    (2025-05-08)
  The slowdown of U.S. imports due to tariffs is expected to have downstream effects on the rest of the supply chain, including trucking, according to experts.
• Used Class 8 Truck Sales Rise in March as Prices Slip    (2025-05-08)
  Used Class 8 truck sales for March increased on a year-over-year basis, but prices declined amid shifting market conditions, ACT Research reported.
• Food storage demand cooling amid trade war, inflation fears    (2025-05-08)
  Cold storage real estate investment trust Americold said it has seen a significant slowdown in demand over the past 30 to 45 days. The post Food storage demand cooling amid trade war, inflation fears appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Class 8 Truck Orders Fall 52% During April    (2025-05-08)
  Preliminary data showed orders decreased 52.1% year over year to 7,600 units from 15,850. They also fell 53.9% sequentially when compared to the 16,500 units in March.
• Volvo Autonomous TaaS Product to Be Known as Autona/freight    (2025-05-08)
  Volvo Autonomous Solutions’ rollout of its transport-as-a-service offering ramped up a couple of notches in recent days.
• Roehl Transport Celebrates Fifth ATA President’s Award for Safety Excellence    (2025-05-08)
  Roehl Transport wins the American Trucking Associations’ President’s Award for the fifth time, cementing the company’s reputation as the gold standard in truckload carrier safety. The post Roehl Transport Celebrates Fifth ATA President’s Award for Safety Excellence appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Toyota Suffers $1.3 Billion Profit Hit in Two Months on Tariffs    (2025-05-08)
  Toyota said U.S. tariffs will result in a $1.3 billion hit to operating income in just two months, with the carmaker joining a growing list of companies grappling with the trade turmoil.
• How to Save on Commercial Truck Insurance in 2025 Without Cutting Corners    (2025-05-08)
  Commercial insurance rates have ballooned over the last few years. Small carriers can use some techniques to reduce their costs. The post How to Save on Commercial Truck Insurance in 2025 Without Cutting Corners appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Maersk Cuts Global Container Market Outlook on Tariff War    (2025-05-08)
  A.P. Moller-Maersk, the Danish container giant, lowered its forecast for the global transport market rattled by President Donald Trump’s trade war.
• China Airlines finalizes deal for 4 Boeing 777-8 cargo aircraft    (2025-05-08)
  China Airlines is investing in 14 next-gen 777 jetliners from Boeing, including all-cargo aircraft. The post China Airlines finalizes deal for 4 Boeing 777-8 cargo aircraft appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Agrees to Cut Tariffs on UK Autos, Steel    (2025-05-08)
  President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain, which would buy more American beef and streamline its customs process.
• US container imports see one of strongest Aprils ever    (2025-05-08)
  Frontloading helped drive April container imports higher by 9.1% y/y, according to a Descartes report. The post US container imports see one of strongest Aprils ever appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Is the US economy about to collapse?    (2025-05-08)
  With so many fingers pointed at so many targets, the Q1 GDP data must have been an absolute disaster, right? Well, no. The post Is the US economy about to collapse? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Illegal use of foreign drivers undercuts US trucking industry, stakeholders say    (2025-05-08)
  Illegal work by B-1 visa truck drivers does serious harm to the U.S. trucking industry, stakeholders said. The post Illegal use of foreign drivers undercuts US trucking industry, stakeholders say appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Annual Mother's Day Truck Convoy rolls out Saturday    (2025-05-08)
  The 36th annual Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy has moved to Saturday this year to promote more attendance and support...
• English proficiency enforcement, non-domiciled CDLs for foreign citizens: Take the survey    (2025-05-08)
  Take this survey to inform Overdrive's coverage of President Donald Trump's executive order mandating English proficiency enforcement...
• Forward Air touts Q1 achievements, investors await next steps    (2025-05-07)
  Forward Air’s first-quarter update provides investors with little insight into an ongoing strategic review of the company. The post Forward Air touts Q1 achievements, investors await next steps appeared first on FreightWaves.
• First look: GXO Logistics Inc.    (2025-05-07)
  GXO Logistics’ first-quarter revenue increased 21% year over year to $3 billion. The post First look: GXO Logistics Inc. appeared first on FreightWaves.
• What a Level 1 Inspection Looks Like (And How to Pass)    (2025-05-07)
  With CVSA’s International Roadcheck around the corner, thousands of inspectors will be out in force, and if you’re not ready, your truck could be the one parked roadside with an out-of-service sticker. This guide breaks down what a Level 1 inspection really involves. The post What a Level 1 Inspection Looks Like (And How to Pass) appeared first on FreightWaves.
• AB5, Broker Bonds & You: A Simple Breakdown for Fleets    (2025-05-07)
  AB5 has redrawn the line between independent contractor and employee in California, sending shockwaves through lease-on models and forcing many drivers to get their own authority, but what happens when those new authorities consider brokering freight? This breakdown simplifies what AB5 means for fleets, when broker bonds are required, and why double brokering, ghost MCs, and improper authority setups can cost more than just your load, they can cost your entire business. The post AB5, Broker Bonds & You: A Simple Breakdown for Fleets appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Holds Firm on Tariffs Before China Negotiations    (2025-05-07)
  “No,” President Donald Trump said when asked by a reporter if he is open to pulling back his 145% duties on Chinese imports to get the world’s second-largest economy to the negotiating table.
• Trimble’s first-quarter transportation revenue falls 25% to $146M    (2025-05-07)
  Trimble posted an 11.8% year-over-year decline in first-quarter revenue at $840 million. The post Trimble’s first-quarter transportation revenue falls 25% to $146M appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Uber Freight’s best EBITDA in years gets little attention    (2025-05-07)
  There was barely a mention of Uber Freight in the parent company’s first-quarter earnings call or statement. The post Uber Freight’s best EBITDA in years gets little attention appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Fed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation, Job Risks Rise    (2025-05-07)
  Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady for a third-straight meeting and emphasized they see a growing risk of both higher inflation and rising unemployment.
• OTA marks progress in fight against driver misclassification, labor abuse    (2025-05-07)
  The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it is making headway in its fight against the misclassification of drivers, under a scheme it refers to as Driver Inc. Three key provincial […]
• USPS Eyes FedEx’s David Steiner for Postmaster General Role    (2025-05-07)
  The USPS board has spent months looking for a new leader after Louis DeJoy abruptly resigned in March. DeJoy had pushed for sweeping changes to promote efficiency at the postal service.
• Trump nominates Maersk executive to lead Maritime Administration    (2025-05-07)
  Maersk executive Stephen Carmel has replaced Brent Sadler as the Trump administration’s nominee to oversee the U.S. domestic shipping industry. The post Trump nominates Maersk executive to lead Maritime Administration appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Demand Surges for Renewable Natural Gas, RNG-Powered Trucks    (2025-05-07)
  Freightliner has opened its order book for fifth-generation Cascadia tractors powered by Cummins’ X15N natural gas engine.
• Activist investor pushes board shake-up at Forward Air    (2025-05-07)
  Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group is asking Forward Air’s shareholders to vote against three board members at the upcoming annual meeting. The post Activist investor pushes board shake-up at Forward Air appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DHL Express ships endangered antelopes to Kenya; freight fraud; fixing backhauls | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?    (2025-05-07)
  On episode 835 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to DHL Express about shipping endangered bongo antelopes to Kenya. The bongos were transported in custom-built crates, alongside 6 tonnes of pellet feed and 3 specialist animal care staff including a veterinarian and 2 bongo specialists from the US. DHL’s Jimmy Eades tell us all […] The post DHL Express ships endangered antelopes to Kenya; freight fraud; fixing backhauls | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• RXO finds positives in quarter marked by soft market and profit loss    (2025-05-07)
  RXO management tried to accentuate the positive even in a quarter that was unprofitable for the 3PL. The post RXO finds positives in quarter marked by soft market and profit loss appeared first on FreightWaves.
• ACT Expo is a wrap: Photo gallery    (2025-05-07)
  The 2025 ACT Expo wrapped up after four dynamic days at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California. It attracted more than 11,500 attendees, including more than 2,200 registered fleets, nearly […]
• Navigating growth: How Uber Freight and Meridian Adhesives work together to create streamlined operations    (2025-05-07)
  When a company undergoes rapid expansion through acquisitions, the resulting operational complexity can be daunting. Meridian Adhesives, a chemical manufacturer, faced this challenge head-on after bringing together 12 diverse manufacturers of glues, adhesives and sealants. The company’s journey from fragmented freight operations to a unified, efficient system offers valuable insights for businesses grappling with similar […] The post Navigating growth: How Uber Freight and Meridian Adhesives work together to create streamlined operations appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Railroads want feds to scrap 2-person train crew rule    (2025-05-07)
  The Association of American Railroads is asking the Trump administration to repeal a Biden-era rule requiring two-person train crews. The post Railroads want feds to scrap 2-person train crew rule appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Ford Hikes Prices on Mexico-Made Models by as Much as $2,000    (2025-05-07)
  Ford is boosting sticker prices on models it builds in Mexico by as much as $2,000 even after its CEO said it would hold the line on pricing to see how rivals would react to 25% auto tariffs.
• 'Promise to a friend': The Wheel Jam Truck Show, staying alive    (2025-05-07)
  The Wheel Jam Truck Show in Huron, South Dakota, began in 2002 over beers among friends. It grew from nine trucks the first year...
• Trump supports FedEx official for Postal Service chief, report says    (2025-05-07)
  The U.S. Postal Service board of governors is set to vote soon on a FedEx official to lead the agency, according to a newspaper report. The post Trump supports FedEx official for Postal Service chief, report says appeared first on FreightWaves.
• RXO Grows Revenue 57%, Reports Larger Quarterly Loss    (2025-05-07)
  The Charlotte, N.C.-based asset-light transportation provider posted a net loss of $31 million, or 13 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending March 31.
• Electric School Bus Maker Lion Faces Likely Liquidation    (2025-05-07)
  A court-appointed monitor says there is a “very high” likelihood that electric truck and bus maker Lion Electric will be liquidated.
• Houthis deny Trump’s claim of Red Sea ceasefire    (2025-05-07)
  Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they have not agreed to cease attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, contradicting claims made by President Donald Trump. The post Houthis deny Trump’s claim of Red Sea ceasefire appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New York Lands $1.2B Venture From Yogurt Producer Chobani    (2025-05-07)
  Greek yogurt giant Chobani will build a 1.4 million-square-foot facility in Oneida County to make 1 billion pounds of dairy products annually, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
• Container Lines Begin Canceling US-China Shipping Routes    (2025-05-07)
  Container liners are starting to sever shipping routes that link the U.S. and China across the Pacific, as President Donald Trump’s trade war upends the industry.
• China Agrees to Trade Talks With US    (2025-05-07)
  China announced a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, as the two sides prepared for talks later this week.
• First look: RXO recorded operating and net losses in the first quarter    (2025-05-07)
  The first look at RXO’s earnings, which were in the red on an operating and net income basis. The post First look: RXO recorded operating and net losses in the first quarter appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Kalmar and Forterra announce autonomous terminal tractor    (2025-05-07)
  Kansas-based Kalmar Ottawa recently announced the Kalmar Ottawa AutoTT, an autonomous terminal tractor designed to operate in distribution centers, container terminals and industrial yards. The post Kalmar and Forterra announce autonomous terminal tractor appeared first on FreightWaves.
• How trucking can prepare for Trump’s new CDL rules of the road    (2025-05-07)
  More scrutiny of truck drivers and fraudulent CDLs could have operational and cost implications for trucking companies. The post How trucking can prepare for Trump’s new CDL rules of the road appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Are you Roadcheck-ready? Inspectors to key in on PC, false logs    (2025-05-07)
  What recent reporting and insight from CVSA's inspections guru revealed about this year's Roadcheck inspection blitz, less than...
• Electric trucks for Cali port drayage: CARB mandate will be repealed once and for all    (2025-05-07)
  After withdrawing its EPA waiver request in January for the ACF rule, which would have required port dray operators and some other...