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• Your toll invoice shows what you paid. Your toll data shows why    (2026-09-07)
  A toll transaction records a time, a location, a lane, a vehicle, and a plate, but shows up as a single line on most fleets' monthly bill. The dollar figure is the one part nobody controls. Rates are published in advance, so a fleet can budget for them and move on. Everything else in that record describes how the operation ran.
• $277K Guinness heist: Thieves hit same UK depot twice in 2 hours    (2026-09-05)
  The first driver left within 10 minutes. Less than two hours later, another truck entered and took a second loaded trailer. The post $277K Guinness heist: Thieves hit same UK depot twice in 2 hours appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tesla Cybercab launch draws NHTSA probe the next day    (2026-09-04)
  NHTSA officials are opening an investigation into whether Tesla's new steering-wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules a day after the company began offering rides.
• Trump plans executive order on direct beef sales    (2026-09-04)
  President Donald Trump said he was creating a program to help farmers and ranchers “process their own food," a move aimed at addressing the high cost of beef.
• N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority, Calstart launch $45M truck effort    (2026-09-04)
  The initiatives being launched will support electric truck purchases and the charging systems needed to keep them operating at the East Coast’s busiest seaport.
• Big jump in truck transportation jobs in latest BLS report    (2026-09-04)
  Truck transportation jobs showed a strong upward move in the latest monthly report. The post Big jump in truck transportation jobs in latest BLS report appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Manufacturing and construction job growth outpaces services    (2026-09-04)
  U.S. job growth in manufacturing, construction and other goods producers is outpacing that of the larger services economy.
• Retail diesel has never been this expensive    (2026-09-04)
  Retail diesel prices are at an all-time high according to one key measurement. The daily average national retail price for diesel, published by AAA, was set Friday at $5.85/gallon. A day earlier, the price at $5.7832/g set the highest price since military action began against Iran at the start of March.  The $5.85 price broke […] The post Retail diesel has never been this expensive appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Labor Day gas prices are at record high    (2026-09-04)
  Labor Day traditionally portends a break for drivers. But this year, something unusual is happening: Prices are on the rise. 
• Oil prices up sharply this week    (2026-09-04)
  Brent crude fell 0.2% to $95.37 a barrel. U.S. gasoline prices will be higher this Labor Day weekend than they have ever been at this time of year, according to AAA.
• Texas law proposal targets fraudulent digital Mexican CDLs    (2026-09-04)
  Texas roadway crashes have been linked to untrained truck drivers who allegedly purchased valid, Mexican-issued CDLs, one official testified.
• Jones Act service gets new 10-year port deal    (2026-09-04)
  A new 10-year deal terminal tech deal supports Jones Act service to Puerto Rico. The post Jones Act service gets new 10-year port deal appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trailer Flexibility Is Disappearing Faster Than Fleets Realize    (2026-09-04)
  For the past several years, many fleets have viewed trailer capacity as a lever they could pull as conditions changed—adding units when freight improved and returning them when demand softened. According to Ed Behnen, Senior Vice President of Sales at Premier Trailer Leasing, that flexibility is becoming far less available. Behnen joined Malcolm Harris on […] The post Trailer Flexibility Is Disappearing Faster Than Fleets Realize appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Maersk unfurls new sail power for container ship    (2026-09-04)
  Maersk is launching a wind-assisted propulsion pilot, marking a first for its fleet. The post Maersk unfurls new sail power for container ship appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tesla launches robotaxi service with Cybercabs    (2026-09-04)
  Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control.”
• 102 Dems to STB: Put labor first in UP-NS rail merger review    (2026-09-04)
  More than 100 House Democrats urged the Surface Transportation Board to prioritize rail jobs in its review of the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. The post 102 Dems to STB: Put labor first in UP-NS rail merger review appeared first on FreightWaves.
• U.S. job market rebounds with 162,000 new jobs    (2026-09-04)
  Labor Department revisions added 55,000 to June and July payrolls. Employers created 21,000 jobs in July; the Labor Department had originally reported that they’d cut 23,000.
• FBI investigating dark-web service claiming 153M license records, raising CDL security concerns    (2026-09-04)
  The Nexus collection reportedly included front-and-back license images and CDL-tagged entries, but investigators have not confirmed any freight exposure. The post FBI investigating dark-web service claiming 153M license records, raising CDL security concerns appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Diesel hits record price at an average of $5.85 a gallon    (2026-09-04)
  Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods.
• Logistics provider accuses Alabama carrier of raiding its workforce, stealing trade secrets    (2026-09-04)
  Imperative Logistics alleges two former employees stole confidential business information and joined Alabama Motor Express. The post Logistics provider accuses Alabama carrier of raiding its workforce, stealing trade secrets appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trailer builder Fruehauf wants parts makers as co-defendants in suit    (2026-09-04)
  A dispute over allegations of defective work that resulted in trailers catching fire now is threatening to drag in the manufacturers of some of those components that may be at the root of the incidents. The case of Indiana-based Summitt Leasing and Summitt Trucking vs. Fruehauf was first filed in the U.S. District Court for […] The post Trailer builder Fruehauf wants parts makers as co-defendants in suit appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Hung jury for pair accused of murder in NOLA accident scam    (2026-09-04)
  Two men facing murder charges in the Louisiana staged accident conspiracy case were neither convicted nor acquitted. The post Hung jury for pair accused of murder in NOLA accident scam appeared first on FreightWaves.
• How Supply Chain Leaders Should Approach Their Next AI Investment    (2026-09-03)
  AI investment in supply chain is accelerating — but so is the gap between companies seeing real returns and those still figuring out where to start. This white paper brings together the latest research from Gartner, McKinsey, and FreightWaves to show where the industry actually stands on AI readiness, and what separates the leaders from […] The post How Supply Chain Leaders Should Approach Their Next AI Investment appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Samsara Q2 revenue jumps 30% as transportation, Mexico fuel growth     (2026-09-03)
  Samsara's transportation business accelerated for the third straight quarter as the technology company increased revenue 30%. The post Samsara Q2 revenue jumps 30% as transportation, Mexico fuel growth  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• XPO’s August metrics align with Q3 guidance    (2026-09-03)
  Less-than-truckload carrier XPO remains positioned to hit its third-quarter guidance after releasing its August operating metrics Thursday after the market closed. The post XPO’s August metrics align with Q3 guidance appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Cheapest Freight Isn’t Best When Delays Cost Millions    (2026-09-03)
  Cheapest freight isn’t always best, especially when a late shipment can cost millions. ShipStation Global CEO Tom Madine breaks down why SMB shippers need parcel, LTL and truckload in one workflow, and why better freight decisions now matter more than just lower rates. From the merger that created ShipStation Global to adding more modes into […] The post Cheapest Freight Isn’t Best When Delays Cost Millions appeared first on FreightWaves.
• NASCAR Engine Logistics: 9-12 Engines a Week    (2026-09-03)
  850-pound NASCAR engines, moved cross-country on a tight build schedule and ground freight beat air. FreightWaves Today sits down with ShipStation Global and Toyota Racing Development (TRD) to break down how TRD ships 9-12 race engines a week from Costa Mesa, California, to North Carolina with fewer touches, tighter control and reliable Monday delivery. This […] The post NASCAR Engine Logistics: 9-12 Engines a Week appeared first on FreightWaves.
• ShipStation LTL Launch: The Time-Saving Play for SMBs    (2026-09-03)
  ShipStation’s LTL launch could be a real time-saver for SMB shipping teams. In this discussion, Spiceology and ShipStation break down how manual shipping tasks eat up hours, how label time dropped from minutes to seconds, and why parcel-LTL integration matters when orders scale fast. If your team is still bouncing between carrier sites, managing exceptions […] The post ShipStation LTL Launch: The Time-Saving Play for SMBs appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Volkswagen board approves 50,000 additional job cuts    (2026-09-03)
  Volkswagen's supervisory board backed a sweeping overhaul that calls for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint.
• Guinness beer heist worth $155,000 gives police plenty to mull    (2026-09-03)
  British police have a stout task ahead: recovering 70,000 pints worth of stolen Guinness.
• White House targets trucking fraud in enforcement surge    (2026-09-03)
  Secretary Sean Duffy announced that federal agencies and a White House task force have launched a “whole-of-government approach” to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in trucking.
• Mexican truckers block California border crossing over B-1 visa crackdown    (2026-09-03)
  Mexican truck drivers protesting B-1 visa revocations blocked a California-Mexico commercial crossing Thursday. The post Mexican truckers block California border crossing over B-1 visa crackdown appeared first on FreightWaves.
• August Class 8 orders rise on soft year-ago comparisons    (2026-09-03)
  North American Class 8 truck orders slowed sequentially in August, in line with seasonal norms as build slots began filling. But they jumped on an annual basis.
• Arrive Logistics Deal: No Debt, More Growth    (2026-09-03)
  Arrive Logistics’ new majority-owner deal comes with no debt and a plan to push growth harder. CEO Matt Pyatt breaks down why the company took Mubadala Capital’s investment, what changes internally, and why Arrive still sees a freight market that’s vulnerable to disruption. Pyatt also lays out Arrive’s scale — north of $4.5 billion in […] The post Arrive Logistics Deal: No Debt, More Growth appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New data shows on-time container shipping suffers biggest drop in 5 years    (2026-09-03)
  Global container shipping’s on-time performance saw its sharpest single‑month decline since January 2021. The post New data shows on-time container shipping suffers biggest drop in 5 years appeared first on FreightWaves.
• 30 Warehouse Robots in One Lab? Kenco Tests the Future    (2026-09-03)
  Kenco’s warehouse automation lab is growing to 30,000 square feet — and the big takeaway is scale. Ainsley Williams breaks down how Kenco plans to test about 30 robot types, vendor-neutral systems and connected warehouse workflows before they hit live operations. From trailer unloading to pallet moves to depalletizing, this is about reducing deployment risk […] The post 30 Warehouse Robots in One Lab? Kenco Tests the Future appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tender Rejections Jump 14%: Labor Day Tightens Freight    (2026-09-03)
  Tender rejections are back above 14%, and Labor Day is already tightening the freight market. In this SONAR update, FreightWaves breaks down why rejection rates are rising faster than the last three years, what that says about capacity, and why even modest demand moves can still disrupt this market. We also look at tender volumes, […] The post Tender Rejections Jump 14%: Labor Day Tightens Freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Major carmakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese cars    (2026-09-03)
  The head of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation said lawmakers should ban Chinese connected cars as well as related vehicle software and hardware before the legislative session ends in January.
• ShipStation Global Brings Freight Into the Same Lane as Parcel    (2026-09-03)
  ShipStation Global CEO Tom Madine explains the thinking behind the platform’s newly launched LTL offering and the broader push to bring parcel, freight and truckload under one roof. Enterprise customer Toyota Racing Development and SMB spice brand Spiceology illustrate what that looks like in practice. The post ShipStation Global Brings Freight Into the Same Lane as Parcel appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Walmart $1.3B Georgia fulfillment center to create 1,000 jobs    (2026-09-03)
  Walmart described the project as one of its next-generation fulfillment centers, which the retailer places in strategic markets to support same-day and next-day shipping across the U.S.
• Saia’s tonnage growth steps higher in August as comps ease    (2026-09-03)
  August year-over-year tonnage growth accelerated for less-than-truckload carrier Saia, aided by a softer prior-year comparison than in July. The post Saia’s tonnage growth steps higher in August as comps ease appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Rail freight gains ride steelmaking, energy sectors    (2026-09-03)
  Intermodal traffic improved by more than double the percentage of carload shipments in the latest AAR data. The post Rail freight gains ride steelmaking, energy sectors appeared first on FreightWaves.
• PlusAI unveils third attempt to go public    (2026-09-03)
  PlusAI plans to merge with Texas Ventures Acquisition III, which has backing from funds managed by hedge fund and asset manager Yorkville Advisors Global.
• Oil prices hit $96 as Iran fighting intensifies    (2026-09-03)
  The renewed fighting has sent U.S. crude prices sharply higher this week, up 11%. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 1.1% to $96.72 per barrel.
• Service sector expands in August    (2026-09-03)
  New orders growth accelerated to the fastest pace since early 2023 while a measure of business activity was the strongest since 2022.
• Class 8 truck demand stays hot ahead of costly 2027 transition    (2026-09-03)
  Class 8 orders remained well above year-ago levels in August, while FTR estimates 2027 engine changes could add $6,000 to $12,000 to fleet costs. The post Class 8 truck demand stays hot ahead of costly 2027 transition appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tyson cuts profit outlook again as beef segment worsens    (2026-09-03)
  Tyson now sees annual adjusted operating income of $1.85 billion to $2.05 billion. That comes just one month after the company cut its outlook for the fiscal year.
• DOT unveils plan to turn highways, rail lines into multi‑use utility arteries    (2026-09-03)
  Amid explosive development of data centers, a new plan by the Department of Transportation would leverage existing rail and road infrastructure to route power, water and other utilities. The post DOT unveils plan to turn highways, rail lines into multi‑use utility arteries appeared first on FreightWaves.
• U.S.-Iran conflict stalls with no end in sight    (2026-09-03)
  The hostilities have underscored Iran’s continued ability to choke a crucial maritime artery. The Hormuz strait handled a fifth of oil and LNG flows before the war.
• Old Dominion’s August: Some good, some OK    (2026-09-03)
  Old Dominion Freight Line’s August update showed an acceleration in yield growth, with volumes closing in on positive territory. The post Old Dominion’s August: Some good, some OK appeared first on FreightWaves.
• U.S. trade gap widens to largest since early 2025 on AI push    (2026-09-03)
  The gap in goods and services trade grew 24.4% from the prior month to $88.6 billion. The value of imports increased 2.8% and exports fell 2.1%.
• Dry bulk shipping rates hit 2-year high    (2026-09-03)
  The Baltic Dry Index rose 5.5% to 3,331 points, touching the highest since December 2023, driven by a rise in the constituent Capesize rate that surged over 8%. 
• Comments close on EPA’s DEF rule; which way will it go?    (2026-09-03)
  The people have spoken on DEF changes. Now it waits for the EPA decision. The post Comments close on EPA’s DEF rule; which way will it go? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• August LMI: Capacity at 40, Yet Prices Soar. Why This Disconnect?    (2026-09-02)
  The August Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) reveals a striking paradox in the freight market: transportation capacity continues its deep contraction with a reading of 40, yet prices are surging. This disconnect creates a challenging environment for carriers striving for profitability. Julie Van de Kamp breaks down the latest PMI and LMI data, exploring key indicators […] The post August LMI: Capacity at 40, Yet Prices Soar. Why This Disconnect? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Diesel at 5-Year Highs: Why This Surge Isn’t a Blip    (2026-09-02)
  Diesel prices are near record highs, and this spike may have more staying power than 2008 or 2022. John Kingston breaks down what’s driving the run-up: refinery outages, Russian supply hits, maintenance season and heating oil demand. For fleets, brokers and shippers, the big issue isn’t just the headline price. It’s how long this lasts […] The post Diesel at 5-Year Highs: Why This Surge Isn’t a Blip appeared first on FreightWaves.
• 200,000 Railcars Face Retirement — What Comes Next?    (2026-09-02)
  200,000 railcars could retire over the next few years — and that’s the real railcar market story. TrinityRail CCO Charley Moore joins FreightWaves Today to break down what rising retirements, high lease fleet utilization and delayed build decisions mean for shippers and the broader rail market. The panel also digs into weekly AAR rail traffic, […] The post 200,000 Railcars Face Retirement — What Comes Next? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Agentic AI in Logistics: Why 55% Accuracy Fails    (2026-09-02)
  Agentic AI in logistics still breaks when spatial reasoning enters the picture. HERE Technologies’ Bart Coppelmans explains why general AI models can understand language but still fail on truck routing, low-clearance bridges, parking, congestion and real-world execution. In this FreightWaves Today segment, Bart lays out why location intelligence has to be built into logistics AI […] The post Agentic AI in Logistics: Why 55% Accuracy Fails appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FedEx Freight fires chief commercial officer following internal probe    (2026-09-02)
  FedEx Freight announced that it has terminated Chief Specialized Services and Commercial Officer Mike Lyons, who was appointed to the role ahead of the company’s spinoff from FedEx Corp. The post FedEx Freight fires chief commercial officer following internal probe appeared first on FreightWaves.
• House extends highway, other federal programs through Dec. 11    (2026-09-02)
  The House passed a short-term measure Sept. 1 that funds the federal government into early December and extends expiring federal surface transportation programs.
• Flexport takes fulfillment network international with Canada, UK expansion     (2026-09-02)
  Flexport has launched its first fulfillment operations outside the U.S. in Canada and the U.K., with continental Europe slated to follow in 2027. The post Flexport takes fulfillment network international with Canada, UK expansion  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Port inspection leads to $10M counterfeit Nike, Adidas seizure in California    (2026-09-02)
  Authorities identified the business owner as a suspect who remains outstanding. The investigation into the $10 million shipment remains active. The post Port inspection leads to $10M counterfeit Nike, Adidas seizure in California appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Canada extends fuel tax suspension into 2027    (2026-09-02)
  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government will extend the suspension of a fuel excise tax to Jan. 31, 2027.
• Montgomery ruling drives compliance unknowns, opportunities    (2026-09-02)
  The ruling left open the question of how to apply a so-called “reasonable care” standard that requires brokers to vet carriers they hire to haul freight.
• Waymo seeks more than $3B in first debt deal to fund growth    (2026-09-02)
  Waymo is in the final stages of talks to raise debt for the first time, tapping lenders including Pacific Investment Management for more than $3 billion.
• Used truck sales post 10.6% increase    (2026-09-02)
  ACT Research reported that sales increased 10.6% to 26,100 units from 23,600 the prior year and were up 4.8% sequentially from 24,900 units in June.