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Fuel surcharges are doing most of the work for intermodal contracts this year, but are further increases expected? The post Intermodal rates coming in hot this fall; mostly fuel driven appeared first on FreightWaves.

FreightWaves' CEO told Optym Convergence non-domiciled CDL holders were probably the main reason the downturn dragged on, and that enforcement will outlast any change in Washingto The post Big carriers keep FMCSA’s crackdown alive, Fuller says appeared first on FreightWaves.

A new freight fraud report identifies a striking license-related pattern among direct theft incidents. Meanwhile, fraudulent calls surged 90%, and carrier ownership reports more than doubled. The post Compromised communications linked to 40% of stolen loads in Highway fraud report appeared first on FreightWaves.

Get a continent-by-continent and country-by-country look at where the 2026 Top 50 Global Freight Companies are based.

Global supply chains continue to run on resilience and flexibility as the world’s largest transportation and logistics providers navigate persistent uncertainty.

For fleet operators, decisions about low-rolling-resistance tires increasingly come down to total cost per mile.

Years of shifting tariffs, customs requirements and trade policies have forced shippers and their transportation providers to become more adaptable.

Some suppliers have struggled to ramp up production, DTNA CEO Karin Radstrom told analysts and investors during the company’s Nov. 6 Q3 earnings call.

It’s unclear if there is political will to pass a federal gas tax suspension in the lame-duck session of Congress starting Nov. 9 or in the next Congress.

An Indiana-based fleet accused of ELD cheating just passed an FMCSA audit, but now state police has involved the FBI in investigations...

Purple Heart recipient and Kaplan Trucking driver Joshua Kearney is the 2026 Pilot Road Warrior winner, capturing $50K and a custom...

Self-flying planes are closer than most aviation and freight pros think. Reliable Robotics CEO Robert Rose breaks down why small aircraft still operate with outdated systems, what true aviation automation requires, and where autonomous cargo aircraft fit in the supply chain. Rose shares how his time at SpaceX shaped his approach to safety, software and […] The post Why Aviation Automation Still Hasn’t Reached Small Planes appeared first on FreightWaves.

PS Logistics has expanded its flatbed network by acquiring Roane Transportation Services and its more than 170 drivers. The post PS Logistics expands Tennessee flatbed presence with Roane acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves.

A canine alert led customs officers to nearly $1 million in methamphetamine hidden inside a produce shipment crossing the Texas border. The post CBP seizes 1,000-plus pounds of meth in produce truck at Texas border appeared first on FreightWaves.

DTNA promised an expedited timeline for the plant due to an expected increase in demand in the U.S. and Canada. The plant is expected to begin operations in 2029.

Fleetworthy's new RADAR technology is designed to help fleet managers identify toll discrepancies, monitor spending and make operational decisions without manually searching through reports. The post Fleetworthy launches RADAR, new AI fleet management technology appeared first on FreightWaves.

US pilot training is struggling to keep pace with modern warfare. Emil Mikhailov, founder of Sorian Aerospace, discusses why current training methods are outdated and how new technologies like their “Sandman” supersonic trainer jet are essential for preparing pilots for future conflicts, including collaborative combat with unmanned aircraft. He highlights the high cost of training […] The post Drone Wars & Pilot Skills: Is US Military Training Outdated? appeared first on FreightWaves.

Joby Aviation’s Chief Policy Officer, Greg Bowles, discusses the exciting future of eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft). Learn how these ‘flying cars’ are set to transform urban air mobility, logistics, and daily commuting. From overcoming regulatory hurdles with the FAA to strategic partnerships and manufacturing scale, Joby is leading the charge in a […] The post Flying Cars Are HERE: Joby Aviation on eVTOL Revolution [2025 Outlook] appeared first on FreightWaves.

REGENT is building electric seagliders that merge the best of boats and planes, operating on a cushion of air over the water known as ground effect. CEO Billy Thalheimer explains how this innovative technology allows for super-efficient, silent travel at speeds up to 180 MPH, overcoming traditional limitations of electric aviation. Discover how seagliders are […] The post Electric ‘Flying Boat’ Lands $5 Billion in Orders appeared first on FreightWaves.

Florida is rapidly becoming the epicenter of the new space race, with groundbreaking public-private partnerships driving down costs and opening new frontiers. Rep. Mike Haridopolos explains how the private sector has dramatically reduced the cost of putting a pound into space by 95%, fueling job growth and innovation. Discover why the Sunshine State is set […] The post Florida’s Space Race: 95% Cost Drop Fuels Private Sector Boom appeared first on FreightWaves.

BETA Technologies just secured landmark FAA authorization for passenger flights in their electric VTOL aircraft, marking a monumental step for electric aviation. Chip Palombini, Head of Product at BETA, explains how these electric aircraft are revolutionizing cargo, logistics, and soon, passenger mobility with unprecedented reliability, lower operating costs, and zero emissions. Discover how BETA’s innovation […] The post Flying Taxis & Cargo: Electric Aviation’s Future Takes Off appeared first on FreightWaves.

New policy statement questions earlier decisions involving customer-owned terminals and outlines stronger arguments against taking railroad property. The post STB signals broader protection for rail-served projects against state and local restrictions appeared first on FreightWaves.

Highest honors went to these 21 million-milers at NASTC's annual conference last week. The association also honored Axle Logistics...

Cummins expects the EPA to issue a final rulemaking on heavy-duty truck NOx emissions in December, just days before the regulation is scheduled to become effective Jan. 1.

Walmart will significantly scale up its drone delivery network in partnership with Zipline, which will operate the small unmanned aerial vehicles from 300 new store locations and has raised $1.5 billion in new funding to build out a nationwide drone delivery capacity, the companies announced on Thursday. Zipline, the world’s largest drone delivery provider by […] The post Walmart to take drone delivery nationwide as Zipline raises $1.5B appeared first on FreightWaves.

The tax suspensions temporarily waive or nearly eliminate state levies that normally add as much as 47 cents per gallon to diesel prices.

Conlio's €6.4 million round, led by Piton Capital, targets the manual check European forwarders run on every load before carriers get paid and customers get billed The post Conlio raises €6.4M to automate freight document checks appeared first on FreightWaves.

The number of workers employed in truck transportation in October was unchanged from September. That end result in the October report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released Friday, came from two developments. First, the BLS revised downward its initial figure on truck transportation jobs in September to 1,471,300 from 1,473,100.  And then the BLS’s […] The post October truck transportation jobs = September truck transportation jobs appeared first on FreightWaves.

Mexico strengthened its position as the United States' top trading partner in September at $96 billion. The post Mexico widens US trade lead with record $96.3B September appeared first on FreightWaves.

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Global container volumes surged in September despite mounting disruptions and rising freight prices. The post North America container imports rise 9% as as freight pricing pressures mount appeared first on FreightWaves.

It wasn’t immediately clear from Musk’s post on social media Nov. 6 whether Cybertruck production would be switched to another factory or phased out completely.

The jobs report comes three days after voters handed a stunning defeat to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party in midterm elections. 

Brent crude, the international standard, fell a bare 0.1% to $98.28 per barrel. Uncertainty still reigns about when the global energy industry can return to normal.

The investment arm of Maersk’s corporate parent is expanding its international ports portfolio through agreements in Asia and Europe. The post Maersk eyes trade in deals for more than 50 terminals appeared first on FreightWaves.

Ryder System (NYSE: R) has acquired Efficiency Enterprises, a company with a business model similar to what Ryder does in its Fleet Management Systems (FMS) unit.  Ryder, in a prepared statement, described Efficiency Enterprises as “a regional provider of fleet management, maintenance, and leasing solutions for trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment.” Those services line […] The post Ryder grows its FMS business with East Coast acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves.

Union Pacific CEO said his threat to raise rates on shippers in a now-released video was an attempt at humor. The post EXCLUSIVE: ‘Humor is good,’ Union Pacific CEO says of video rate threat appeared first on FreightWaves.

Amazon said it has agreed to add Uber Eats to its list of services for Prime members in the U.S., adding a restaurant delivery perk to its program.

The Teamsters are claiming victory for a group of “W-2” drivers at an Amazon facility in Indiana who sought representation by the union.  But as with the entire Amazon-Teamsters relationship, it’s complicated. In its prepared statement announcing the “march” on the company to demand it bargain for a contract, the Teamsters said it had unionized […] The post Teamsters say they’ve organized Amazon employees in Indiana; company demurs appeared first on FreightWaves.

Cargo theft incidents were down 33% year over year in Q3, yet monetary losses were up. Also: Marijuana, cocaine seized from truck...

Three of the largest U.S. makers of cardboard products said they received grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department as part of a price-fixing investigation.

Cargo theft involving parked trucks accounted for 42% of all incidents in Mexico during the third quarter , according to Overhaul. The post Mexico cargo thieves shift tactics as Q3 truck parking thefts surge appeared first on FreightWaves.

Conrail has appointed veteran rail executive John Wright as its new corporate leader. The post Conrail tabs Wright as president and chief operating officer appeared first on FreightWaves.

For most enterprises the first sign of a winter storm is still a broad, countrywide warning, the kind that tells a leadership team something is coming but says nothing about which lanes will fail, which distribution centers sit in the path, or which customer commitments are about to slip, and in a season shaping up […] The post A Super El Niño Is About To Test Which Freight Enterprises Plan For Impact And Which Only React appeared first on FreightWaves.

Rail regulator rejects railroad’s appeal in dispute over remarks allegedly threatening shippers opposed to Norfolk Southern merger. The post STB orders Union Pacific to make alleged rate hike threat video public appeared first on FreightWaves.

A 15-state enforcement dragnet spearheaded by Oklahoma from Canada to the Gulf Coast led to the arrests of more than 40 foreign truck drivers with deportation orders.

Every December a towering evergreen rises on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and gets called the People’s Tree, but before a child from its home state flips the switch to light it, the tree has to survive something most of the public never stops to consider, a journey of more than 2,000 miles […] The post Behind The Capitol Christmas Tree Is A Kenworth, Four Drivers, And A 2,000 Mile Haul Only Trucking Can Pull Off appeared first on FreightWaves.

The Garden Grove, California, company has raised more than $650 million since 2021. FedEx and THOR Industries participated as strategic investors in the new round The post Harbinger raises $240M to expand EV platform beyond trucks appeared first on FreightWaves.

Humble Robotics raised a $51 million Series A to push its cabless, electric Humble Hauler into customer pilots, testing and early manufacturing for dock-to-dock freight. The post Humble Robotics raises $51M for cabless hauler pilots appeared first on FreightWaves.

 “Does Ottawa take a deal now that eases the pain but locks in some tariffs? Or bet on a Democratic Congress to rein Trump in?”

American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello noted that the freight market is more uneven than the macroeconomic view suggests.

The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose 2.5% to $96.95 a barrel and recovered a chunk of its nearly 9% drop from the day before. 

The early signs of an upturn in demand are emerging in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to ArcBest President and CEO Seth Runser.

FedEx is partnering with the U.S. Army to optimize logistics and delivery for the service’s depots, arsenals and ammunition plants. The post US Army enlists FedEx to modernize logistics at depots appeared first on FreightWaves.

In September, Harbinger said it received an order from FedEx for 2,000 electric delivery vans in a deal worth more than $300 million. 

The scramble is over. Carriers and owner-operators who spent the past few years chasing build slots, paying inflated prices for used units and taking whatever iron they could find are now facing a different problem: plenty of options and very little margin for a bad decision. Lead times have stabilized, used pricing has found a […] The post Buying Trucks in a Buyer’s Market: What Owner-Operators Are Weighing Right Now appeared first on FreightWaves.

A.P. Moller-Maersk raised its full-year earnings forecast after higher rates drove a sharp increase in third-quarter profit. The post Maersk raises profit outlook as earnings surge, but shares slide on expectations miss appeared first on FreightWaves.

Toyota raised its annual operating profit forecast 15% to $24.7 billion as quarterly earnings rose 34% on strong hybrid demand.

With the extension comes a renewed strike threat that could impact operations at several terminals across the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles if no deal is reached. 

Americold Realty Trust raised its full-year earnings outlook Thursday after reporting higher third-quarter revenue. The post Americold raises full-year outlook as warehouse performance improves appeared first on FreightWaves.

The port of Los Angeles and Long Beach delays a possible strike  as employers and a longshore union local continue contract talks. The post Port strike delayed again at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports appeared first on FreightWaves.

Recent CDL blitzes in Virginia and Arkansas uncovered 283 violations, as DOT says 33,000 drivers have been placed out of service over English-language deficiencies. The post 33,000 truckers sidelined over violations as highway blitzes hit Arkansas, Virginia appeared first on FreightWaves.

The massive Democratic Party win on Election Day will have implications for government rules and regulations on trucking, including the so-called highway bill, driven in part by changes in the lineups of who will sit on Congress’ transportation-focused committees. There are several members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) committee who won’t be around […] The post Transportation committee in House set for overhaul post-election appeared first on FreightWaves.

North American Class 8 truck orders declined 36% year over year in October due to regulatory uncertainty, equipment costs and tighter fleet budgets, FTR said. The post Class 8 truck orders plunge 36% as EPA uncertainty rattles fleets appeared first on FreightWaves.

When truckers should expect the big inspection blitzes in 2027. Also: I-5 closures ahead in Oregon; autonomous Western Stars delivered...