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• Trump Tells US Steelworkers He’s Going to Double Tariffs    (2025-05-31)
  President Donald Trump told Pennsylvania steelworkers he’s doubling the tariff on imported steel and aluminum to 50% to protect their industry.
• Union Pacific battery-electric hybrid locomotive completes testing    (2025-05-30)
  Union Pacific and partner ZTR said they have completed testing of a hybrid battery-electric locomotive. The post Union Pacific battery-electric hybrid locomotive completes testing appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Canada Post asks government to hold employee vote on contract offer    (2025-05-30)
  Canada Post, in a sign it has lost patience with leadership of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, has asked the Canadian government to put its latest contract offer to employees for a vote. The post Canada Post asks government to hold employee vote on contract offer appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump to impose 50% tariff on imported steel    (2025-05-30)
  President Donald Trump said he will impose 50% tariffs on foreign steel, raising the rate from his original announcement. The post Trump to impose 50% tariff on imported steel appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Northern US Mayors Call for End to Trade War With Canada    (2025-05-30)
  Mayors in states that border Canada are calling for an end to President Donald Trump’s trade war with the country, saying it has harmed businesses and workers in their communities.
• DOT Moves to Slash Dozens of Trucking Regulations    (2025-05-30)
  While many of the revisions may seem minor, the agency said that in total, the deregulatory package will rescind, withdraw or amend burdensome regulations that do not enhance safety.
• Electric barge will help get Nike from factory to port    (2025-05-30)
  Liner operator CMA CGM and launch customer Nike are partnering on an electric barge project in Vietnam.  The post Electric barge will help get Nike from factory to port appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Partnerships to Fuel JoyRide's Zero-Emission Ambitions    (2025-05-30)
  JoyRide Logistics is setting about building partnerships in its bid to convince shippers to transition from a wholly diesel fleet to zero emissions.   
• Kenworth Expands Powertrain Options for T680, T880, W990    (2025-05-30)
  The truck maker will make powertrains with the Paccar TX-12 PRO automated transmission and Paccar MX-13 engine combination available to T680, T880 and W990 customers.
• J.B. Hunt expands premium intermodal offering to shippers in Mexico    (2025-05-30)
  J.B. Hunt Transport Services has expanded its premium intermodal offering, Quantum, to businesses in Mexico. The post J.B. Hunt expands premium intermodal offering to shippers in Mexico appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Capacity, courtrooms and caution – what’s really driving the market this week    (2025-05-30)
  California Court Stirs the Pot on Lease-On Model If you’re leased on under someone else’s authority and operating in or around California — or even just watching the legal landscape — pay attention. A ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals just gave California’s AB5 law a major boost, making it even harder […] The post Capacity, courtrooms and caution – what’s really driving the market this week appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Virginia Wins $366M Distribution Center in Lego's US Expansion    (2025-05-30)
  Virginia has landed a $366 million deal with The Lego Group to build a 2 million-square-foot warehouse and distribution center near Richmond.
• Lawmakers reintroduce ban on hauling horses in double-deck trailers    (2025-05-30)
  House legislation would ban hauling horses across state lines in livestock trailers designed for smaller animals. The post Lawmakers reintroduce ban on hauling horses in double-deck trailers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Transfix CEO: In margin-crunched market, brokers must rethink tech strategy    (2025-05-30)
  Transfix’s latest tools are designed to preserve strategic intelligence by embedding historical context directly into the workflow, helping brokers make more informed decisions and maintain continuity even as teams evolve. The post Transfix CEO: In margin-crunched market, brokers must rethink tech strategy appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Rivian Eyes New Debt Deal    (2025-05-30)
  JPMorgan is leading a potential high-yield bond sale for EV manufacturer Rivian Automotive, partly to refinance its upcoming debt, according to people familiar with the transaction.
• DOT Pauses Planned Workforce Cuts Due to Litigation    (2025-05-30)
  The Department of Transportation said it’s pausing cuts to its workforce while it waits for resolution in pending legal battles over efforts to reduce the size of the federal government.
• Blitz week breakdown: top violations; authority approvals down 50%; tariffs? | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?    (2025-05-30)
  Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Garrett Allen and Jerry D'Addesi The post Blitz week breakdown: top violations; authority approvals down 50%; tariffs? | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• RadioNemo leaving Sirius XM, with new 24/7 streaming platform    (2025-05-30)
  Dave Nemo, with more than 50 years in trucking radio, and his Road Gang are stepping into a series of all-new shows, supported...
• NTSB cites hydraulic and electrical failures in FedEx 757 gear failure    (2025-05-30)
  The National Transportation Safety Board says a FedEx Boeing 757-200’s belly landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was caused by the failure of the alternate gear extension system. The post NTSB cites hydraulic and electrical failures in FedEx 757 gear failure appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Volkswagen to Offer Investments to US to Ward off Tariffs    (2025-05-30)
  Volkswagen is offering to make large-scale investments in the United States to ward off high tariffs on its imported vehicles, according to chief executive Oliver Blume.
• Wells Fargo to sell rail leasing business    (2025-05-30)
  Wells Fargo is selling its rail leasing equipment business to a joint venture of GATX Corp. and Brookfield Infrastructure. The post Wells Fargo to sell rail leasing business appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Texas bill, a trucking priority for tort reform, dies in House committee    (2025-05-30)
  A bill that the Texas trucking industry targeted as a key tool for tort reform has died in the state’s House. The post Texas bill, a trucking priority for tort reform, dies in House committee appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Back to business: Rufus Morris finds stability, long-term value with leasing partner    (2025-05-30)
  A year and a half ago, the North Carolina-based Morris got an unexpected offer from a valued freight partner. Taking it, his oversize-steel...
• How shippers can prepare for supply chain disruptions    (2025-05-30)
  FreightWaves recently partnered with G3 Logistics and EY to host a webinar on supply chain disruptions and strategies to stay flexible during transitionary markets. With a good plan and robust technology, shippers can be poised to not only mitigate losses, but also to capture new market shares during unexpected shifts. The post How shippers can prepare for supply chain disruptions appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Congress looks to codify ELP requirements for truck drivers    (2025-05-30)
  Lawmakers in the U.S. House introduced a bill to backstop President Trump's Executive Order and existing regulation requiring...
• Strategic partnerships help companies navigate recruitment challenges    (2025-05-30)
  In today’s rapidly evolving logistics landscape, companies face mounting pressure to maintain driver headcount amid persistent industry-wide challenges and the ongoing shortage of qualified CDL holders.  This environment has transformed how companies approach recruitment, as well as what candidates expect from the hiring process. Job applicants now engage with potential employers through increasingly diverse digital […] The post Strategic partnerships help companies navigate recruitment challenges appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Oreo Maker Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Packaging    (2025-05-30)
  Snack food maker Mondelez is suing the Aldi supermarket chain, alleging the packaging for Aldi’s store-brand cookies and crackers “blatantly copies” Mondelez products such as Oreos.
• Details Scarce on Nippon-US Steel Deal    (2025-05-30)
  President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Pennsylvania on May 30 to celebrate a details-to-come deal for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel.
• Trump Says China Violated Its Trade Agreement With US    (2025-05-30)
  President Donald Trump said he expected to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping after accusing China of violating an agreement with the U.S. to ease tariffs.
• Key Inflation Gauge Cools in April    (2025-05-30)
  A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped.
• Tariff Truce Has Kept China-US Trade Flowing Across the Pacific    (2025-05-30)
  The ceasefire in the tariff fight between the United States and China is encouraging trade across the Pacific, holding up freight prices three weeks on, even as container bookings have slowed.
• A Lego approach helps prepare Manhattan Associates’ TMS for tariff chaos    (2025-05-30)
  Manhattan Associates is touting a TMS feature it likens to Lego bricks as it gets customers ready for an uncertain era of tariffs. The post A Lego approach helps prepare Manhattan Associates’ TMS for tariff chaos appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Ford Says Michigan Battery Plant at Risk if Tax Credits Cut    (2025-05-29)
  Ford's plan to make electric vehicle batteries at a new site in Michigan would be put at risk if Congress cuts federal incentives for clean energy, the company’s chair said.
• DOT’s deregulation barrage raises compliance concerns for trucking    (2025-05-29)
  Sweeping regulatory changes aimed at slashing trucking industry red tape are raising red flags from industry experts and safety advocates. The post DOT’s deregulation barrage raises compliance concerns for trucking appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA crackdown on carrier fraud halves newly granted authorities    (2025-05-29)
  Recent identity verification changes by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are having a major impact on the number of newly minted operating authorities, according to research from CarrierOK. The post FMCSA crackdown on carrier fraud halves newly granted authorities appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Appeals court halts trade court’s tariff injunction: What it means for freight    (2025-05-29)
  Retaliatory tariffs from trading partners, like China’s response to the retaliatory tariffs, could linger, complicating cross-border freight. The post Appeals court halts trade court’s tariff injunction: What it means for freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
• House to Debate Transportation Funding Request for Fiscal 26    (2025-05-29)
  Subcommittee debate on the bill meant to fund operations at the Department of Transportation is scheduled for July 14 with full committee consideration slated for July 17.
• Federal Appeals Court Allows Collection of Tariffs, For Now    (2025-05-29)
  The federal appeals court has allowed President Donald Trump to temporarily continue collecting tariffs under the emergency powers law while he appeals the federal trade court’s decision.
• Fleet sizes vs. fast food locations: How they compare    (2025-05-29)
  In this issue: Fleet sizes vs. fast food locations; drivers share their pay; DIY port; and more. The post Fleet sizes vs. fast food locations: How they compare appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Appeals court stays ruling that blocked Trump tariffs    (2025-05-29)
  A federal appeals court sided with the Trump administration in temporarily staying a ruling that blocked most of the president’s tariffs. The post Appeals court stays ruling that blocked Trump tariffs appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Penske Offers Carriers Fantasy Performance Options    (2025-05-29)
  Penske Truck Leasing believes it has some of the answers to fleet management optimization with the latest upgrades to its Catalyst AI platform.
• Americold breaks ground on first import-export hub in Canada    (2025-05-29)
  Cold storage warehouse operator Americold said it has started building an $80 million facility at Canada’s Port Saint John. The post Americold breaks ground on first import-export hub in Canada appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Oregon Expands Trucking Oversight With New Law    (2025-05-29)
  The bill is intended to expand enforcement to vehicles 10,001-26,000 pounds and will help align state statute with federal law under the interstate compact.
• New Shell Flying J brings additional truck parking to Monte Creek, B.C.    (2025-05-29)
  Pilot has opened a new Shell Flying J Travel Center in Monte Creek, B.C. The new location, at 1255 Dallas Drive, offers 22 truck parking spaces, seven diesel lanes, spacious […]
• Tennessee to Build $30 Million River Port Near Nashville    (2025-05-29)
  Tennessee has formed a venture with barge carrier Ingram Marine Group to build a multimodal inland river port on the Cumberland River near I-24 less than a half hour’s drive from Nashville.
• Freight Fraud and Cargo Theft: The Epidemic Nobody Wants to Talk About    (2025-05-29)
  Freight fraud and cargo theft have reached crisis levels, but recent FMCSA identity verification measures are chipping away at fraudulent registrations. Proactive enforcement and innovative tech solutions are starting to protect our supply chains. The post Freight Fraud and Cargo Theft: The Epidemic Nobody Wants to Talk About appeared first on FreightWaves.
• TACO in container ship data    (2025-05-29)
  Ocean carriers are maintaining pricing power This chart of ocean spot rates has moved in a manner similar to stock market averages. (Chart: SONAR) By now, most of us have seen memes about a new and creative way to say “Buy the dip,” which is, of course, Trump Always Chickens Out, or TACO. In addition […] The post TACO in container ship data appeared first on FreightWaves.
• California freight forwarder charged with smuggling billions in goods    (2025-05-29)
  Executives at an LA freight forwarding company smuggled billions of dollars in goods into Mexico from the U.S. in a scheme involving kickbacks to drug cartels and bribes to customs officials, prosecutors say. The post California freight forwarder charged with smuggling billions in goods appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Ports See More Gains in April Amid Tariff Anxiety    (2025-05-29)
  U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April even amid shifting trade policies in recent months.
• Supreme Court rules in favor of Utah crude oil railway    (2025-05-29)
  The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling, clearing the way for a rail line that would move Utah crude oil to the national rail network. The post Supreme Court rules in favor of Utah crude oil railway appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump to Appeal Ruling Against Tariffs    (2025-05-29)
  The Trump administration says it will go to the Supreme Court if needed to overturn a May 28 court decision against his new tariffs. 
• Pulse Survey: Readers speak out on impairment testing    (2025-05-29)
  Impairment testing remains a key topic in Canada’s trucking industry, with Pulse Reader Survey respondents calling for more accurate and consistent approaches, particularly as cannabis use and cognitive risks continue […]
• Canada, China praise court ruling striking down Trump’s tariffs    (2025-05-29)
  Global leaders and trade stakeholders are reacting positively to a court ruling blocking tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The post Canada, China praise court ruling striking down Trump’s tariffs appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Toyota to Sell Seven EV Models in US    (2025-05-29)
  Toyota is betting Americans are ready for more U.S.-made electric vehicles. And if they aren’t, it has a plan: exports.
• FMCSA repeals old carrier route regs | NYC truck tolls can continue: Court    (2025-05-29)
  FMCSA announced two final rules that will take effect immediately, part of deregulatory efforts spurred by Trump administration...
• Ford Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Issue    (2025-05-29)
  Ford issued a recall for over 1 million of its vehicles due to a rearview camera software issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• ArcBest taps CH Robinson veteran to fix asset-light business    (2025-05-29)
  ArcBest announced it has hired former C.H. Robinson brokerage President Mac Pinkerton to lead operations at its asset-light logistics segment. The post ArcBest taps CH Robinson veteran to fix asset-light business appeared first on FreightWaves.
• The courts are unlikely to end the trade war    (2025-05-29)
  What happens now that a federal court striking down tariffs as "unconstitutional"? The post The courts are unlikely to end the trade war appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US rail traffic ekes out another gain over 2024    (2025-05-29)
  Freight on U.S. railroads posted another win against year-ago shipments. The post US rail traffic ekes out another gain over 2024 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Why Craig Fuller is bullish on the second half of 2025    (2025-05-29)
  FreightWaves CEO and founder Craig Fuller analyzed the latest SONAR data on the State Street Markets podcast and says he’s upbeat about the freight market for the latter half of 2025. The post Why Craig Fuller is bullish on the second half of 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DHL Express Canada, Unifor to resume bargaining    (2025-05-29)
  DHL Express workers say they are willing to walk off the job in less than two weeks if a new labor contract isn’t in place by then. The post DHL Express Canada, Unifor to resume bargaining appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Economy Falls 0.2% in First Quarter    (2025-05-29)
  The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.2% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump’s trade wars disrupted business.
• California trucking company owner pleads guilty to PPP fraud    (2025-05-29)
  A Fresno, California-area trucking company owner awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to Paycheck Protection Program fraud. The post California trucking company owner pleads guilty to PPP fraud appeared first on FreightWaves.
• This railroad has 100 extra locomotives ready to handle a container surge    (2025-05-29)
  In the calm before the surge, BNSF is confident its network can handle the coming wave of import containers from Asia. The post This railroad has 100 extra locomotives ready to handle a container surge appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Farmers Press for Biofuels Boost to Counter Tariff Losses    (2025-05-29)
  After losing their biggest export market, U.S. farmers are now counting on the president’s support for biofuels to prevent their next crop from piling up in storage.