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When Boyle Transportation's longtime compliance leader retired, the company turned to Fleetworthy to protect a zero-accident record built over decades, without losing a step or adding headcount. 

When Boyle Transportation's longtime compliance leader retired, the company turned to Fleetworthy to protect a zero-accident record built over decades, without losing a step or adding headcount. 

When a collision occurs, pulling footage comes too late. True safety lies in leveraging AI to catch underlying driver habits—hard braking, tailgating, and minor distractions—before incidents happen. Discover how AI-powered unified video transforms reactive footage into proactive prevention to safeguard your fleet.

Boyle Transportation's Michael Lasko described a safety approach shaped by experience both inside and outside the cab during a session on driver coaching at MCE.

Executives at Daimler Truck Financial Services said the financial health of its trucking customers has improved significantly this year.

Stellantis showcased more than 60 vehicles from eight brands, including nine concept cars, at the Paris auto show.

The Freightliner Cascadia sleeper tractor is outfitted with Hexagon Agility’s back-of-cab and side-mount CNG fuel systems with a combined capacity equivalent to 265 gallons of diesel.

Explore the everyday fuel challenges facing carriers and how better-connected data can help reduce waste, protect margins and support smarter decisions on every route today.

On a rainy Saturday morning in Charlotte, inside the brand new North American headquarters of Daimler Truck Financial Services, four of the company’s senior leaders traded the usual press-conference script for something closer to a fireside chat, and over the better part of an hour they said more about where this industry is actually heading, […] The post What Daimler’s Finance And Global Chiefs Revealed About Diesel, Driverless Trucks, And The Future Of The Industry appeared first on FreightWaves.

The nuclear verdict against C.H. Robinson in Texas has been affirmed. The post BREAKING: Texas judge upholds nuclear verdict against C.H. Robinson appeared first on FreightWaves.

“The biggest headwind right now is finding qualified drivers,” said Priscilla Peters, vice president of marketing at Conversion Interactive Agency.

Brent oil hit $110 a barrel for the first time since May as prospects for imminent supply relief dwindle, prompting traders to ramp up bets on higher prices ahead of the weekend.

The trucking industry has coped with so-called chameleon motor carriers, brokers or freight forwarders that quickly reopen under new names.

The trucking industry is navigating major fuel cost pressures heading into the holiday shipping season, but the severity remains uneven.

Evos raised $9 million in pre-seed funding to develop AI operators that learn employees' workflows and perform tasks within existing business software. One freight brokerage has used the technology to make nearly 3,500 invoice-auditing decisions in two months, according to the startup. The post Evos raises $9M to build AI operators for industrial businesses appeared first on FreightWaves.

Job boards show Tesla recruiting for Semi assembly, quality and service roles in Sparks as WattEV, IMC and the ZET SCALE alliance line up electric Class 8 orders. The post Tesla staffs up Nevada Semi plant as fleet orders stack up appeared first on FreightWaves.

Georgia trucker Shawn Gresham has launched a free platform combining parking locations, roadside repair listings, diesel prices and driver resources. The post Veteran trucker launches free parking, fuel-price platform for drivers appeared first on FreightWaves.

A DOT spokesperson forcefully objected to the tone of Overdrive's reporting and said FMCSA didn't use AI to identify 'sham' CDL...

Louisiana staged accident mastermind Danny Keating got 32 months in jail. The post Louisiana attorney, staged accident scammer, finally sentenced appeared first on FreightWaves.

And a chance to weigh in directly: Should employers be able to call up drivers for drug-test randoms while they're off-duty? We're...

The Lowell, Ark.-based carrier reported that revenue increased 21% to $3.68 billion from $3.05 billion in the third quarter.

The expansion comes as 2026 truck orders through September ran 95% above 2025 levels and Paccar shifted additional production to Denton.

Three co-owners of an Anchorage, Alaska, diesel shop have been pardoned over the last two months, including two this week onstage...

Operation Icebreaker exposed a drug trafficking network that moved cocaine from California through unsuspecting trucking companies. Authorities seized more than 45 kilograms of cocaine, while a suspected supplier reportedly claimed deliveries of up to 60 kilograms every 15 days. The post 25 charged after drug ring used unsuspecting truckers to haul cocaine from California to Florida appeared first on FreightWaves.

The company paired its product announcement with technical sessions on formulation, laboratory testing and field inspections at facility in Houston.

ATRI named a new head to replace retiring Rebecca Brewster. The post ATRI gets a new head: TeamOne’s Siplon appeared first on FreightWaves.

Carrier Logistics and LSP44 have launched an API that uses shipment details such as company names, delivery locations and approximate dates to identify LTL freight when a valid tracking number is missing or incorrect. The post Carrier Logistics, LSP44 announce partnership to automate LTL shipment identification appeared first on FreightWaves.

UPS has opened a larger air cargo and package terminal in the Philippines to better connect Asia with its global network. The post Larger UPS air hub in Philippines boosts Asia service levels appeared first on FreightWaves.

Container ships are being increasingly targeted in the Strait of Hormuz, with one Singapore-flagged vessel sinking after a strike. The post Container ship attacks escalate in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on FreightWaves.

Intermodal volumes continued to set a strong pace in the latest U.S. rail traffic data. The post Intermodal rail better by 10% in latest count appeared first on FreightWaves.

Governors across the country are temporarily easing dyed diesel restrictions and suspending fuel taxes as diesel prices remain elevated over year-ago levels.

Tesla held a product reveal designed in collaboration with SpaceX that outfitted the Roadster with air thrusters that jumped over other cars and flipped in midair.

The Port of Long Beach set an all-time monthly cargo record in September as shipper managed soaring diesel costs. The post New Long Beach record as volume nears 1M containers appeared first on FreightWaves.

Siplon will join ATRI in November and work alongside current President Rebecca Brewster during a leadership transition. He will succeed Brewster when she retires in February 2027.

DHL Group plans to make big logistics investments in Central and Eastern Europe. The post DHL earmarks $450M for Eastern Europe logistics expansion appeared first on FreightWaves.

Brent crude fell 0.6% to $105.26 per barrel. Oil prices continued to stay elevated as global oil supply remains under pressure without a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the Iran war.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ third quarter displayed growth pains and other cost pressures, but management said this was likely a speed bump on the road to recovery. The post J.B. Hunt experiences growing pains in Q3 appeared first on FreightWaves.

The NRF Annual Holiday Forecast found that retail sales are expected to grow 4.2% year over year in November and December. 

A jury awarded $9.4 million to a medical supply distributor after finding a logistics provider and its managing member liable for fraud involving COVID medical glove purchases. The post Jury hits Wyoming logistics broker with $9.4M fraud verdict appeared first on FreightWaves.

All 50 states, D.C. and U.S. territories are now in compliance with FMCSA's updated DataQs requirements announced in April, including...

FMCSA is backtracking after an AI-powered shutdown of 110 'sham' schools. Meanwhile, schools offering a two-hour CDL course escape...

Following an earnings warning issued a month ago, J.B. Hunt Transport Services posted third-quarter results that modestly exceeded lowered analyst expectations. The post First look: J.B. Hunt’s Q3 earnings appeared first on FreightWaves.

Federal funding will be used in a variety of states for more than 2,400 new parking spots. The post Federal DOT grants will fund more than 2,400 parking spots appeared first on FreightWaves.

New Descartes MacroPoint ELD+ feature has been rolled out to track a shipment's ELD, trailer GPS, and driver mobile app simultaneously rather than picking a single source. Andrew Wimer, Associate General Manager, Transportation Management at Descartes, joined FreightWaves' What the Truck?!? to explain how the added redundancy closes visibility gaps, flags potential fraud, and keeps drivers in the loop. The post Freight Visibility Gets a Second Set of Eyes appeared first on FreightWaves.

Autonomous truck software developers received a boost from the FMCSA, which OK’d the use of beacons rather than warning triangles for five years.

Samsara’s new Agent Studio is changing the game for physical operations, making powerful AI agents accessible through a no-code builder. Discover how voice and chat agents are helping logistics companies proactively manage everything from HOS compliance to driver coaching, improving safety by up to 30% and reducing manual review time by 85%. Learn why operators […] The post How AI Agents Boost Fleet Safety & Efficiency by 30% appeared first on FreightWaves.

Freight brokers stepping into trailer leasing face significant new liabilities beyond just arranging transportation. From critical maintenance issues to relying on inadequate insurance, the risks are substantial. Learn why dedicated coverage and robust processes are essential to protect your brokerage from unexpected exposures. Freight brokers who lease trailers to build a pool for motor carrier […] The post Is Your Trailer Leasing EXPOSURE Covered? appeared first on FreightWaves.

Florida said 20-plus were arrested from an alleged trafficking ring duping OTR trucking companies into moving illegal drugs from...

Fleetworthy added four states to Expedited Inspection, which hands enforcement a driver’s eRODS file when a truck is selected. A Nevada sergeant puts the savings at about 15 minutes. The post Fleetworthy expands Expedited Inspection to five states appeared first on FreightWaves.

Penske Automotive has chosen to accept the buyout offer from its two corporate owners for what they do not own already. The post Penske Automotive accepts offer, will be bought out appeared first on FreightWaves.

At events in Ohio and North Carolina, industry representatives sought support for legislation addressing lawsuit abuse, truck parking and accident fraud.

A slew of economic data Oct. 15 showed that inflation accelerated last month as more expensive oil and gas began to lift prices in other parts of the economy.

The Department of Transportation announced Oct. 14 that $200 million will be invested in truck parking in 12 states, including Iowa, Wisconsin and Georgia.

The attorneys general argue to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that a broader environmental review could complicate similar projects across the country.

Driver Todd Daum said the goal of his petition is to “prevent carbon monoxide poisoning deaths and injuries among drivers resting...

Mark Colson of Alabama is the new head of the ATA. The post Alabama association chief Colson named new head of ATA appeared first on FreightWaves.

Newly filed Chapter 11 disclosures detail the personal finances of R&R Family of Companies CEO Richard Francis as litigation over the trucking group's collapse continues. The post R&R trucking CEO reports $12.7M in assets after company collapse appeared first on FreightWaves.

ATA announced Colson’s appointment on Oct. 15, just days before the trade group will convene its 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, N.C.

The trucks are transporting food, beverages and consumer goods, among other freight categories. Texas-based Warrior has a fleet of more than 200 trucks.

The IEA said that members agreed to complete the release of 100 million barrels of oil that are still outstanding from an intervention in March aimed at calming global markets.

Logistics warehouse operator Prologis beat third-quarter expectations, significantly raising its 2026 forecast for new development projects. The post Prologis tops Q3 estimates, raises development starts forecast again appeared first on FreightWaves.

Brent crude declined 1.2% to $104.78 per barrel. Tensions and uncertainties surrounding global oil supply and the situation in the Middle East dragged on. 

Shifting trade policies, national security policies and labor regulations are having a major impact on e-commerce logistics. The post Opinion: How politics and policy are rewriting the rules of parcel delivery appeared first on FreightWaves.

Motown Acquisition, an entity jointly owned by Penske and Mitsui & Co., will acquire the dealer group for $212 a share, an 8.8% premium over the stock’s prior closing price.

If your trucks have been running the same heavy-duty diesel engine oil since roughly 2017, whether you manage a hundred-truck fleet, run a small operation of a few units, or own the one truck you drive yourself, that oil is about to be replaced by something new, because the American Petroleum Institute is rolling out […] The post The Heavy-Duty Oil Standard Is Changing In January, What It Means For Your Fleet, Your Costs, And Your Equipment appeared first on FreightWaves.