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• Brampton man pleads guilty in U.S. case involving trucking-based cross-border drug ring    (2026-03-26)
  A Brampton, Ont., man has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to leading a cross-border drug trafficking operation that moved more than 850 kg (1,874 lb.) of methamphetamine and […]
• US Insurance Program to Support Hormuz Shipping to Begin Soon    (2026-03-26)
  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a U.S. insurance program meant to boost shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will begin soon.
• NTSB Backs Revised House Aviation Safety Bill After Changes    (2026-03-26)
  A revised version of the House’s aviation safety bill now has the backing of the National Transportation Safety Board.
• $488 million in port grants offered by Marad    (2026-03-26)
  TheMaritime Administration announced nearly $489 million in funding aimed at revitalizing U.S. ports, shipyards, and maritime capabilities. The post $488 million in port grants offered by Marad appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Shutdown Chaos at Airports Sends Hertz, Avis Shares Higher    (2026-03-26)
  Hourslong security lines at airports due to the partial government shutdown are paying off for car-rental companies like Hertz and Avis.
• New bill aims to roll back diesel truck emissions mandates    (2026-03-26)
  The Diesel Truck Liberation Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins, aims to lower equipment costs for truckers. The post New bill aims to roll back diesel truck emissions mandates appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Warehouses face $100K-hour downtime risk as cloud outages mount    (2026-03-26)
  Cloud outages cost warehouses up to $100K/hour. 84% of operators had major disruptions recently. Brian Kirst on the rise of hybrid WMS. The post Warehouses face $100K-hour downtime risk as cloud outages mount appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DHS Funding Clash Snares Progress on Transportation Issues    (2026-03-26)
  Key transportation priorities are being pushed to the sidelines as lawmakers remain locked in a funding standoff over the Department of Homeland Security.
• Oil Traders Fatigued by Wild Price Swings Pull Back Flows    (2026-03-26)
  Four of the six largest swings ever seen in international oil benchmark Brent futures have come since the war started at the end of February.
• Trailer Orders Slow as Fleets Shift Priorities    (2026-03-26)
  U.S. trailer orders in February came in below prior-year results as the sector began working down peak-season backlogs, according to ACT Research data.
• Oil Prices Rise as Wall Street Swings to Doubt on Iran Talks    (2026-03-26)
  Doubt is taking over again on Wall Street from hope about a possible end to the war with Iran, and stocks are back to sinking as oil prices rise.
• Hapag-Lloyd profits tumbled in 2025 despite carrying more cargo    (2026-03-26)
  Hapag-Lloyd said 2025 profits fell sharply and warned of a challenging year for shipping on higher costs and ongoing geopolitical risks. The post Hapag-Lloyd profits tumbled in 2025 despite carrying more cargo appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Windrose’s First US Deliveries Due in May Through Xos    (2026-03-26)
  Customer deliveries of Windrose tractors are expected to begin in May, Xos CEO Dakota Semler told Transport Topics in an exclusive interview.
• Rep. Rouzer Touts Stronger CDL Rules With Dalilah's Law    (2026-03-26)
  A bill to toughen English-language proficiency rules for truck drivers from Rep. David Rouzer (R‑N.C.) is moving to the House floor, setting up an April vote.
• Class 8 Sales in February Hit 8th Month Below Prior Year    (2026-03-26)
  Omdia Automotive data showed February sales fell 17.4% to 12,992 units from 15,725 a year earlier. But sale rose 5.7% from January’s 12,287 units.
• Back to the future: New wind-powered ship joins trans-Atlantic service    (2026-03-26)
  CMA CGM has deployed the hybrid diesel-wind-powered Neoliner Origin to its trans-Atlantic rotations. The post Back to the future: New wind-powered ship joins trans-Atlantic service appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New UPS distribution center in Taiwan doubles capacity, productivity    (2026-03-26)
  UPS says its new distribution center in Taiwan is the crown jewel of its Asia Pacific network. The post New UPS distribution center in Taiwan doubles capacity, productivity appeared first on FreightWaves.
• PrePass launches first national benchmark on weigh station bypass    (2026-03-26)
  PrePass Safety Alliance has released what it says is the trucking industry’s first national benchmark report quantifying the impact of weigh station bypass technology. The new report, Mile Marker 2026: […]
• Owner-op income up, with 'capacity-driven' trucking recovery ongoing, fuel-cost wildcard    (2026-03-26)
  Owner-op income gained less than 1% in 2025, yet strong year-over-year performance in the last months and market signals this...
• Congress Starts Fiscal 2027 Transport Talks Amid DHS Shutdown    (2026-03-26)
  Congress has begun assembling fiscal 2027 funding bills as lawmakers wait for the White House’s budget request and continue to negotiate an end to the DHS shutdown.
• ATA Truck Tonnage Reaches 3-Year High in February    (2026-03-26)
  Freight tonnage in February reached its highest level in three years, American Trucking Associations reported March 24.
• AXN expands Kentucky axle plant targeting heavy-duty truck OEMs    (2026-03-26)
  AXN Automotive Systems’ Louisville plant manufactures axles and suspensions for heavy-duty truck and trailer OEMs across North America. The post AXN expands Kentucky axle plant targeting heavy-duty truck OEMs appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Cold storage trough in sight as vacancies hit 20-year high    (2026-03-26)
  The cold storage market is looking to shake off excess capacity and declining food inventory trends. The post Cold storage trough in sight as vacancies hit 20-year high appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Lawmakers Push to Keep AM Radio in Cars    (2026-03-26)
  Lawmakers appear poised to pass legislation this year that would mandate automakers keep AM receivers in cars. 
• EU Lawmakers Approve Trade Deal With US but Add Safeguards    (2026-03-26)
  The deal will now be further negotiated by EU trade representatives Maroš Šefčovič and his U.S. counterpart Jamieson Greer, who are meeting March 27.
• Iran War Is Pushing Consumers to Break Up With Fossil Fuels    (2026-03-26)
  Consumers are responding to one of the largest disruptions in global oil markets by embracing low-carbon technologies that promise to lower gas and power bills.
• Chick-fil-A to build $50M distribution hub in West Texas    (2026-03-26)
  Chick-fil-A plans to invest $50 million to build a distribution center in Lubbock, Texas, as the restaurateur continues expanding its in-house logistics network. The post Chick-fil-A to build $50M distribution hub in West Texas appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Pony AI Delivers First-Ever Profitable Quarter    (2026-03-26)
  Pony AI has set a goal of deploying robotaxis with partners in more than 20 cities worldwide this year.
• OECD Forecasts 4.2% Inflation as War Hits Global Economy    (2026-03-26)
  For the U.S., the OECD expects inflation to jump to 4.2% this year, from 2.6% last year. Its price outlook is 1.2 percentage points higher than in December.
• Trump Administration Denies It's Reviewing $200 Oil    (2026-03-26)
  Trump administration officials are examining what a potential spike in oil prices as high as $200 a barrel would mean for the economy, according to sources.
• Imports fall 14.5% y/y at Port of Oakland    (2026-03-26)
  February import volumes fell by double digits at the Port of Oakland as export traffic led cargo activity. The post Imports fall 14.5% y/y at Port of Oakland appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Early scenes from MATS: Custom trucks put on a show    (2026-03-26)
  From brand-new 2026 units to rigs from the 1950s -- and everything in between -- truck enthusiasts are sure to find something...
• Diesel Laptops founder Tyler Robertson: New Howes Hall of Fame member    (2026-03-26)
  Howes Products announced Tyler Robertson, founder and CEO of Diesel Laptops, as the newest member of the Howes Hall of Fame for...
• FMCSA announces major investigations at freight fraud panel    (2026-03-26)
  FMCSA at the Mid America Trucking Show shared a bit about its anti-fraud efforts, what owner-ops can do to keep safe, and how...
• Kenworth to award T680 to a rookie US military veteran driver    (2026-03-25)
  Kenworth will once again donate a flagship truck as part of an industry program recognizing military veterans who have transitioned into trucking careers. The OEM, alongside Fastport and the U.S. […]
• Postal Service plans 8% fuel surcharge as Iran war raises transport costs    (2026-03-25)
  U.S. Postal Service is ready to charge parcel customers a fuel surcharge for the first time in its history because fuel prices are rising faster than it can change its base transportation rate. The post Postal Service plans 8% fuel surcharge as Iran war raises transport costs appeared first on FreightWaves.
• SCOTUS hears arguments on driver status: intra or interstate?    (2026-03-25)
  If a driver takes a product from point A to point B wholly within a state, never crossing a  boundary with another, can that worker be considered an interstate worker? That question made it to the Supreme Court Wednesday, as the two sides in Brock vs. Flowers Foods made their case to the nine justices. […] The post SCOTUS hears arguments on driver status: intra or interstate? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Canada, Alberta Reach Methane Deal as Pipeline Talks Advance    (2026-03-25)
  The Alberta and Canadian governments reached a deal to reduce methane emissions, setting the stage for a new pipeline to the Pacific coast.
• Trump, Xi Set Beijing Summit for May 14-15 After Delay    (2026-03-25)
  President Trump and China's Xi Jinping will hold their highly anticipated summit in Beijing on May 14-15, following a delay that brought uncertainty to relations.
• USPS Plans First Fuel Surcharge as Oil Prices Spike    (2026-03-25)
  USPS will impose a surcharge to offset rising fuel costs, sources said, a sign that the beleaguered mail carrier is feeling the strain of higher oil prices.
• Moving Crews Help Rescue Kidnapped Girl After Amber Alert    (2026-03-25)
  Moving crews from Camelback Moving helped rescue a kidnapped girl after spotting her at a convenience store, blocking the suspect’s vehicle and alerting police.
• UPS retracts driver buyout option in 13 states under union pressure    (2026-03-25)
  UPS will withdraw its buyout offer for drivers in 13 states because the Teamsters contract in that region gives local unions more rights to object to management’s move. The post UPS retracts driver buyout option in 13 states under union pressure appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Economic Outlook Dims on Impact of Iran War    (2026-03-25)
  Wall Street is cutting its forecasts for the U.S. economy this year, boosting its projections for inflation and unemployment.
• EPA Allows Summer Sales of Higher-Ethanol E15 Gasoline    (2026-03-25)
  The administration will waive higher-ethanol E15 gasoline from U.S. volatility requirements this summer, delivering a win for corn farmers and biofuels producers.
• Oil Prices Fall Even With Ceasefire Plan Uncertainty    (2026-03-25)
  Hope for a possible end to the war with Iran is pushing stocks higher again on Wall Street  while oil prices ease.
• Venezuela Pitches Newly Opened Oil Sector to Investors    (2026-03-25)
  Delcy Rodríguez presented a reformed industry — one that has opened up to private capital, international arbitration and scrutiny in less than three months.
• NACFE: Diesel hits 11.5 mpg while Tesla Semi runs 460 miles in real-world test    (2026-03-25)
  NACFE’s Run on Less report highlights diesel at 11.5 mpg and a Tesla Semi running 460-mile days. Mixed fleets are the practical near-term solution; battery-electric is trucking’s long-term winner. The post NACFE: Diesel hits 11.5 mpg while Tesla Semi runs 460 miles in real-world test appeared first on FreightWaves.
• What Comes Next for Class 8 Orders?    (2026-03-25)
  Order season for North American original equipment manufacturers typically kicks off in September, but this past fall and winter saw a lag in commitments.
• Medium-Duty Truck Demand Falls Again in February    (2026-03-25)
  Classes 4-7 retail truck sales for the month decreased 14.1% to 13,591 units from 15,824 a year earlier. 
• Echo Global Logistics expands platform with ITS acquisition    (2026-03-25)
  Echo Global Logistics announced it has completed its acquisition of ITS Logistics, creating a $5.2 billion, full-service supply chain services platform. The post Echo Global Logistics expands platform with ITS acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves.
• U.S. rail freight narrowly up despite flat intermodal    (2026-03-25)
  Freight on U.S. railroads stayed narrowly ahead of year-ago levels as chemicals and grain led carload improvement in the latest week. The post U.S. rail freight narrowly up despite flat intermodal appeared first on FreightWaves.
• SONAR and Prodensus Partner to Help Freight Brokers Win More Business, Before the Competition Even Responds    (2026-03-25)
  New integration puts real-time market intelligence directly into the hands of reps processing freight RFPs, cutting response time from hours to minutes. In freight sales, five minutes can be the difference between winning a contract and losing it to a faster competitor. A new strategic partnership between Prodensus and SONAR is designed to close that […] The post SONAR and Prodensus Partner to Help Freight Brokers Win More Business, Before the Competition Even Responds appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Here’s a List of Gulf Energy Infrastructure Damaged in War    (2026-03-25)
  Dozens of refineries, oil fields, gas plants, ports and other energy infrastructure have been damaged by missile and drone strikes.
• Honda, Sony Drop Afeela EV Project, Reassess Partnership    (2026-03-25)
  Development of the first- and second-generation Afeela EVs will be shelved effective immediately, and the companies will re-evaluate Sony Honda Mobility.
• Transload provider bringing new life to dormant Maine rail lines    (2026-03-25)
  In Maine, a rail services company is making plans to restart freight services on dormant lines. The post Transload provider bringing new life to dormant Maine rail lines appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Import Prices Jumped by the Most Since 2022 Ahead of War    (2026-03-25)
  Import prices increased 1.3% from the prior month, Labor Department data showed March 25, boosted in part by higher prices for petroleum and natural gas.
• Reservable truck parking in five new shared-terminal locations    (2026-03-25)
  The Outpost company added five shared-terminal facilities in Newark, New Jersey; Miami; and across California, all adding truck...
• Chevron Warns California Risks Fuel Crisis Unless War Eases    (2026-03-25)
  California is highly exposed to the disruption rippling across commodity markets because it imports about 20% of its refined fuels from Asia.
• Clearinghouse fraud putting drugged drivers back on the road    (2026-03-25)
  One in eight return-to-duty clearances in the FMCSA Clearinghouse may be fraudulent. This is the network that made it possible. The post Clearinghouse fraud putting drugged drivers back on the road appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucking crime: Illegal export of snakes, drug trafficking, loan fraud    (2026-03-25)
  Border officers intercepted 39 live pythons in the cab of a truck bound for Mexico. Also: Owner-operator among three charged in...
• Amazon Buys Fauna Robotics in Push Toward Consumer Humanoids    (2026-03-25)
  Amazon.com acquired New York-based startup Fauna Robotics, becoming the latest technology giant to step into the burgeoning consumer humanoid market.
• Cutting-edge sensor tech targets cargo theft as losses hit $725M    (2026-03-25)
  As cargo theft grows more sophisticated, real-time, item-level tracking could help shippers detect theft and supply chain breakdowns before freight disappears. The post Cutting-edge sensor tech targets cargo theft as losses hit $725M appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Diesel in California Reaches Highest Price Ever Recorded    (2026-03-25)
  The average cost for a gallon of diesel in California rose to the highest level ever as the war in Iran disrupts global energy shipments. 
• Raising the trucking insurance minimum is overdue    (2026-03-25)
  The $750,000 federal minimum set in 1980 has lost 70% of its purchasing power and covers a fraction of what a serious crash costs today. The post Raising the trucking insurance minimum is overdue appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Einride gets approval to operate autonomous trucks in Texas    (2026-03-24)
  Einride announced it has received approval from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to operate its autonomous trucks in Austin, Texas.  The announcement comes a week after the Sweden-based […]