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• The Flatbed Fleets Asked For    (2026-09-28)
  Fleet buyers know what they need from a flatbed trailer: strength, payload efficiency, durability, and a design that can be maintained without unnecessary complexity. Those priorities have shaped Fontaine Trailer’s conversations with customers for years and led to Fontaine Force, an all-aluminum flatbed designed around the needs of today’s fleets.
• Clarios takes its battery subscription to European fleets    (2026-09-26)
  Clarios is bringing Battery Manager to Europe after connecting about 1,100 vehicles, pitching fleets on a company-estimated $500 per truck per year in avoided battery costs. The post Clarios takes its battery subscription to European fleets appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Replacement demand revives trailer market    (2026-09-26)
  Motor carriers didn’t follow normal replacement schedules during the prolonged freight rate recession. That trend is starting to reverse.
• Carrier verification: who's really hauling your freight?    (2026-09-26)
  High-value cargo thefts and acts of identity fraud are increasing in number and sophistication, putting pressure on brokers to strengthen carrier vetting practices.
• New lawsuit approach: accusing C.H. Robinson, TQL of RICO violations    (2026-09-26)
  A new lawsuit charges C.H. Robinson and TQO with RICO-prohibited actions. The post New lawsuit approach: accusing C.H. Robinson, TQL of RICO violations appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Interrupted authority and written vetting rules at center of New Mexico crash lawsuit    (2026-09-25)
  This article is contributed content from an independent writer. It does not represent the views or opinions of FreightWaves or any of its subsidiaries.  A trucking company hauling an Amazon Prime trailer had lost its operating authority, returned to service and accumulated safety violations before a crash injured three people on a New Mexico interstate, […] The post Interrupted authority and written vetting rules at center of New Mexico crash lawsuit appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Could Washington Ban Diesel Exports? What Truckers Need to Know    (2026-09-25)
  This article is contributed content from an independent writer. It does not represent the views or opinions of FreightWaves or any of its subsidiaries. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said he has already told his team to consider a ban on diesel exports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said officials are studying whether a full or partial […] The post Could Washington Ban Diesel Exports? What Truckers Need to Know appeared first on FreightWaves.
• TIA takes top industry issues to Capitol Hill    (2026-09-25)
  Cargo theft was a leading concern as third-party logistics professionals gathered in Washington to urge lawmakers to address a range of industry challenges.
• Samsara connects fleet data with ChatGPT, Claude and other AI tools    (2026-09-25)
  Samsara’s new Model Context Protocol gives trucking companies a way to access live fleet data through third-party AI applications without building custom integrations. The post Samsara connects fleet data with ChatGPT, Claude and other AI tools appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Canadian oil bypasses California stop as freight surges    (2026-09-25)
   The nation’s oil producers look to reduce dependence on the United States during an ongoing trade war.
• Trailer Insurance Gaps: 3 Red Flags to Check Now    (2026-09-25)
  Trailer insurance gaps can get expensive fast — especially if you’re relying on someone else’s coverage or anything called contingent coverage. Andy Kuchar of Centerline Insurance breaks down 3 red flags companies should watch for, who actually needs dedicated trailer coverage, and why freight brokers, trailer pool operators, repower networks and leasing companies may all […] The post Trailer Insurance Gaps: 3 Red Flags to Check Now appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Van Freight Tightens Up as Capacity Stays Fragile    (2026-09-25)
  Tender rejections hit 14%, but demand isn’t the real story. This SONAR update breaks down why van rejection rates are staying elevated, why capacity still looks fragile, and what that means for spot rates heading into quarter-end and October. We dig into national rejection trends, van vs. reefer vs. flatbed, tender volume seasonality, Midwest market […] The post Van Freight Tightens Up as Capacity Stays Fragile appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Truck makers seek European emissions compliance relief    (2026-09-25)
  IAA dwarfs any North American truck show in size. Yet the 2026 edition found European carriers facing many of the issues as their North American counterparts.
• Freight AI Isn’t Replacing Brokers — Here’s the ROI    (2026-09-25)
  Freight AI is getting sold like a job killer. Will Bewley says the real ROI is much simpler: give brokers, dispatchers and ops teams time back. In this FreightWaves Today interview, the WoFlow co-founder breaks down where AI is actually working inside freight workflows, why we’re still early, and how carriers and 3PLs can use […] The post Freight AI Isn’t Replacing Brokers — Here’s the ROI appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FBI’s Memphis Cargo Theft Task Force warns cyber schemes put millions in freight at risk    (2026-09-25)
  Criminals can know exactly what freight they want before arriving for pickup. The FBI’s Memphis Cargo Theft Task Force says cyber-enabled schemes are changing how thieves target shipments. The post FBI’s Memphis Cargo Theft Task Force warns cyber schemes put millions in freight at risk appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Lufthansa Cargo pauses all-cargo flights to Mumbai over congestion    (2026-09-25)
  Lufthansa Cargo has responded to congestion at Mumbai airport in India by halting flights with freighter aircraft for several days. The post Lufthansa Cargo pauses all-cargo flights to Mumbai over congestion appeared first on FreightWaves.
• GM goes big on pickup trucks despite fuel prices    (2026-09-25)
  GM runs on truck profits, and the all-new versions of the Silverado and Sierra will come with bigger engines and a plan to produce even more of them.
• Coretura selects Vector-QNX software for commercial vehicle platform    (2026-09-25)
  Coretura has selected Alloy Kore, a software platform jointly developed by Vector and QNX, as the foundational software layer for the high-performance computing systems in its commercial vehicle architecture. The post Coretura selects Vector-QNX software for commercial vehicle platform appeared first on FreightWaves.
• As charter rates soar to $1M a day, crude oil trader pivots to buying ships    (2026-09-25)
  Trading house pivots, buys tankers amid soaring costs and tight capacity. The post As charter rates soar to $1M a day, crude oil trader pivots to buying ships appeared first on FreightWaves.
• The Four Eras of Freight Audit & Pay    (2026-09-25)
  Fire your auditor: When the same system that does your shipping can now audit your shipping, you save more money and gain more control. For what GLP-1’s did to Weight Watchers, modern tech like Shipium is doing to auditors. You probably don’t need them anymore because the issues are being fixed upstream. Download Shipium’s description […] The post The Four Eras of Freight Audit & Pay appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Iran proposes deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days    (2026-09-25)
  But U.S. must lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observe a ceasefire that would include Lebanon.
• Tesla Marked the Start of High Volume Semi Production, and the Engineering Story Sits Underneath the Cab    (2026-09-25)
  Tesla formally inaugurated its dedicated Semi factory in Sparks, Nevada on September 24, a 1.7 million square foot plant built adjacent to Gigafactory Nevada, and while the company framed the day as the start of high volume production, the first truck actually came off that line back in April, which makes this less a factory […] The post Tesla Marked the Start of High Volume Semi Production, and the Engineering Story Sits Underneath the Cab appeared first on FreightWaves.
• STB tabs former BNSF exec as economics director, adds senior adviser    (2026-09-25)
  The Surface Transportation Board strengthened its bench, adding two longtime railroad executives to its ranks.  The post STB tabs former BNSF exec as economics director, adds senior adviser appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA “virtual” trucking inspections began under Trump, not Biden    (2026-09-25)
  A policy allowing FMCSA investigators to conduct certain motor carrier compliance reviews remotely was expanded during President Donald Trump’s first administration in 2020. The post FMCSA “virtual” trucking inspections began under Trump, not Biden appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA aims to close OOS loophole for drug violations    (2026-09-25)
  FMCSA on Sept. 17 granted a petition from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance seeking changes to 49 CFR 392.4, which governs drugs and other substances. 
• Hapag-Lloyd revises Zim offer as Israeli approval concerns persist    (2026-09-25)
  Hapag-Lloyd and partner FIMI submit revised terms for their $4.2 billion acquisition of Zim The post Hapag-Lloyd revises Zim offer as Israeli approval concerns persist appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump advisers weigh impact of short-term diesel export ban    (2026-09-25)
  Energy experts have said export curbs could yield temporary price discounts on diesel initially, but those short-term price reductions would likely fade swiftly
• E-commerce shippers exploit USPS to dispose of undelivered packages    (2026-09-25)
  The U.S. Postal Service system for handling undelivered packages is a black hole for customers, who rarely get matched with a missing item, and a money pit for the agency because it absorbs the disposal cost when e-tailers refuse to accept return-to-sender packages, an inspector general’s report says. The post E-commerce shippers exploit USPS to dispose of undelivered packages appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Oil prices decline as investors look for signals on Hormuz    (2026-09-25)
  Oil prices declined Sept. 25 as investors look for signs of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude dropped 1.4% to $98.83 per barrel.
• Union Pacific begins battery-electric locomotive testing in Southern California    (2026-09-25)
  Union Pacific is the latest railroad to test diesel-alternative power in one of the busiest U.S. rail hubs. The post Union Pacific begins battery-electric locomotive testing in Southern California appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Lawsuit abuse tops Kansas truckers’ legislative agenda    (2026-09-24)
  Kansas trucking executives used their annual Call on Washington to press lawmakers on the financial threat of lawsuit abuse, among other concerns.
• Senate blocks bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers    (2026-09-24)
  Though largely symbolic, the vote was viewed as an opportunity for vulnerable Republicans to distance themselves from the war ahead of the midterm elections.
• Small Brokerages Should Be Nervous Now    (2026-09-24)
  Small brokerages should be nervous right now. Ryder VP Kendra Phillips breaks down how post-Montgomery liability, carrier vetting and safety standards are changing freight brokerage and managed transportation. In this FreightWaves Today interview, Phillips explains why shippers are asking tougher questions, why some carriers are being removed from networks, and why paying more for safer […] The post Small Brokerages Should Be Nervous Now appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Why Green Bay IS a Top 10 Logistics City    (2026-09-24)
  Green Bay, Wisconsin, isn’t just about football. Brian Figueroa of KBX Logistics reveals why this city, with 1/10th of 1% of the US population, accounts for over 1% of all national transportation roles. Discover how Green Bay leverages deep industry collaboration and talent development to cement its status as a critical supply chain hub. Plus, […] The post Why Green Bay IS a Top 10 Logistics City appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Freight Tech Isn’t Dead – It’s Getting Picked Apart More Than Ever    (2026-09-24)
  Craig Dickman of TitletownTech joined FreightWaves Today to talk freight tech, capital discipline, and what actually stands out in this market. If you’re building, buying, or betting on logistics tech, what’s the one signal you trust most right now? TitletownTech, the early-stage venture fund launched in 2019 as a partnership between the Green Bay Packers […] The post Freight Tech Isn’t Dead – It’s Getting Picked Apart More Than Ever appeared first on FreightWaves.
• What Schneider’s CEO Sees Next for Trucking    (2026-09-24)
  Schneider CEO Jim Filter breaks down the freight market outlook, trucking demand and what carriers should watch next. In this FW Today interview, Filter sits down with Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp to talk through the cycle, operating conditions and the signals that matter for fleets, brokers and shippers. If you want the […] The post What Schneider’s CEO Sees Next for Trucking appeared first on FreightWaves.
• PCS extends AI for fleetwide dispatch optimization    (2026-09-24)
  The transportation management system provider said its AI-enabled Cortex platform can now cover the full scope of freight planning.
• Industry, Congress praise truck drivers during NTDAW    (2026-09-24)
  On Capitol Hill, Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced a resolution to officially recognize the week as a celebration of drivers.
• Amazon rolls out safety tech, pay bump for delivery providers    (2026-09-24)
  Amazon is investing in next-generation cameras and smart glasses to make it safer and easier for drivers to do their jobs. And it is investing another $1.9 billion to attract and retain drivers. The post Amazon rolls out safety tech, pay bump for delivery providers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Quoting at the speed of the market    (2026-09-24)
  How the Most Advanced Freight Brokers Are Turning Rate Quoting Into Infrastructure AN INDUSTRY BRIEF FROM TABI CONNECT Quoting at the Speed of the Market shows how leading freight brokers are turning rate quoting from a manual task into pricing infrastructure. Drawing on a network that processes more than 1.5 million quotes a month and […] The post Quoting at the speed of the market appeared first on FreightWaves.
• How AI tools target fleet maintenance inefficiencies    (2026-09-24)
  During the “AI 101: What Fleets Need to Know” panel, speakers emphasized that AI is intended to support, rather than replace, maintenance professionals.
• Fleets urged to build AI strategy around data, business value    (2026-09-24)
  Fleets looking to deploy AI should focus on clean, accessible data and defined business problems, not the latest technology pitch, panelists said at The AI Summit.
• Lower diesel prices on U.S. export ban would be short-lived    (2026-09-24)
  As war in Iran, Russia and Ukraine squeezes diesel supply, the Trump administration is mulling ways to tame prices ahead of the November midterm elections.
• China lead-time concerns surge as shippers widen global sourcing networks    (2026-09-24)
  Netstock survey shows small and midsize businesses are diversifying their supplier bases as China lead-time concerns rise. The post China lead-time concerns surge as shippers widen global sourcing networks appeared first on FreightWaves.
• EV sales are booming in Europe with gasoline at $10 a gallon    (2026-09-24)
  “When fuel prices rise, the issue of running costs becomes super concrete for customers,” said Xavier Chardon, head of Citroën. “Getting an EV no longer is a technology choice, it becomes an economic one.”
• Intermodal rail powers up with 7% gain for latest week    (2026-09-24)
  Freight on U.S. railroads stayed comfortably ahead of year-ago levels in the latest weekly AAR data. The post Intermodal rail powers up with 7% gain for latest week appeared first on FreightWaves.
• PepsiCo to raise some prices after cuts failed to grow sales    (2026-09-24)
  The company is expected to increase the prices on grocery-store-sized bags of chips, including Doritos and Ruffles, which had been cut earlier this year.
• Oil prices increase, gas prices tick higher    (2026-09-24)
  Brent crude gained 2.2% to $100.29 a barrel. The cost for a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. ticked higher to an average of $4.48.
• Copeland expands cold chain capabilities with Dickson acquisition    (2026-09-24)
  Copeland has broadened its cold chain capabilities by acquiring Dickson, integrating advanced monitoring and compliance solutions designed for the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The post Copeland expands cold chain capabilities with Dickson acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves.
• But no pandemic high: Asia-US container rate at $9,600    (2026-09-24)
  Trans-Pacific container rates remain near peak-season highs amid resilient U.S.-bound demand and congestion in Asia. The post But no pandemic high: Asia-US container rate at $9,600 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Chinese auto companies achieve 5-minute ultrafast charging    (2026-09-24)
  On Sept. 23, Geely Auto unveiled technology that can charge an electric vehicle battery from 10% to 70% in just 4.5 minutes, a leap analysts called a significant development for the Chinese auto group.
• Uber Freight expands 4PL operations in Europe    (2026-09-24)
  “Logistics is global by nature, but too often it’s managed through disconnected partners and regional silos,” said Rebecca Tinucci, CEO of Uber Freight.
• 40% of loss prevention professionals report annual cargo theft losses topping $1M    (2026-09-24)
  A new survey of 150 U.S. loss and organized retail crime prevention professionals finds rising cargo theft concerns, multimillion-dollar losses and increasingly sophisticated tactics. The post 40% of loss prevention professionals report annual cargo theft losses topping $1M appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Airline trio takes final step towards launch of joint cargo business    (2026-09-24)
  Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and the cargo division of Malaysia Airlines have nearly finished integrating their operations and systems for their upcoming joint cargo business. The post Airline trio takes final step towards launch of joint cargo business appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Energy secretary warns oil industry as diesel debate rages    (2026-09-24)
  Officials and industry leaders warned export restrictions could provide brief relief but risk higher fuel costs, reduced refinery output and broader economic fallout.
• 45 Mexican truck drivers accuse US recruiter, carriers of forced-labor scheme    (2026-09-24)
  A federal lawsuit alleges Mexican truck drivers were recruited to haul U.S. freight with promises of lawful work authorization before becoming trapped by fees, document retention and immigration-related threats. The post 45 Mexican truck drivers accuse US recruiter, carriers of forced-labor scheme appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New data shows Suez route transits rose 27% in August    (2026-09-24)
  Suez Canal transits rose 27% year over year in August as shipping lines selectively resumed Red Sea-Suez sailings. The post New data shows Suez route transits rose 27% in August appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle midterm elections    (2026-09-24)
  Although regular gas prices usually get more attention, diesel has swiftly become a hot issue on the campaign trail.
• Tractor Supply inaugurates $200M distribution facility in Idaho    (2026-09-24)
  Tractor Supply will soon begin shipping goods to 123 stores from a new distribution center in Idaho. The post Tractor Supply inaugurates $200M distribution facility in Idaho appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Einride, Nvidia partner on heavy-duty autonomous trucking    (2026-09-24)
  Einride expects its footprint to reach 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles by 2028 and says about 80% of that demand is suitable for automation in the medium term. The post Einride, Nvidia partner on heavy-duty autonomous trucking appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Export ban talk sinks diesel, boosts gasoline as White House eyes options    (2026-09-24)
  Futures market in oil products reacted Wednesday to a possible diesel export ban . The post Export ban talk sinks diesel, boosts gasoline as White House eyes options appeared first on FreightWaves.
• NTSB urges fully electronic tolling after Ohio crash    (2026-09-23)
  A 2024 crash on the Ohio Turnpike has prompted NTSB investigators to take a closer look at how toll plaza crashes can be prevented.
• Short-Haul Freight Is Winning as Long-Haul Slips    (2026-09-23)
  Short-haul freight is up 35% year to date, and that shift is changing the truckload market. In this SONAR update, we break down why under-100-mile freight is growing, why long-haul volumes are slipping, and how intermodal is pulling freight out of over-the-road networks. You’ll also get the latest read on tender rejections, which are still […] The post Short-Haul Freight Is Winning as Long-Haul Slips appeared first on FreightWaves.
• AI Saves Trucking Company $53,000 Annually    (2026-09-23)
  Third-generation trucking owner Pam Polyak reveals how she uses AI to dramatically cut costs and boost efficiency. Learn how understanding your numbers and leveraging technology can transform your trucking business, especially for small owner-operators navigating volatile markets. A Wisconsin trucking company recovered $53,000 in labor costs after its owner used Claude AI to audit telematics […] The post AI Saves Trucking Company $53,000 Annually appeared first on FreightWaves.
• STB Board Member Calls Major Railroad Merger Plan “Shallow”    (2026-09-23)
  North American rail traffic saw a bounce back in Week 37, with carload and intermodal volumes showing positive year-over-year growth. However, the week closed with significant news regarding the Surface Transportation Board’s review of a major railroad merger application. A new board member issued a surprising concurring opinion, criticizing the application as “shallow” and lacking […] The post STB Board Member Calls Major Railroad Merger Plan “Shallow” appeared first on FreightWaves.