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• Late-model used-truck sales, prices on downswing: Latest data    (2025-11-27)
  Used-truck prices fell nearly 4% in October from September, according to analysts. Fusable's Price Digests data showed a pricing...
• ‘Tis the season for the annual capacity purge    (2025-11-27)
  As truckers celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays, the U.S. trucking industry stands on the brink of another tradition: the annual capacity purge.  The annual capacity purge happens between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, each year and involves a significant increase in motor carriers leaving the industry compared to other times in the year. This seasonal trend, clearly […] The post ‘Tis the season for the annual capacity purge appeared first on FreightWaves.
• 1977 Peterbilt 352 was owner's 22nd birthday gift, with custom resto by Peasterbilt    (2025-11-27)
  And a message of thanks from all of us at Overdrive on this Thanksgiving Day. Here's hoping it's well spent, whether at home or...
• Inside the Turkey Super Bowl: How Butterball pulls off the most chaotic supply chain sprint of the year    (2025-11-27)
  Before most of us even finish arguing over leftovers, Butterball is already gearing up for next year’s Thanksgiving. “Preparation for the next Thanksgiving season starts shortly after the current one concludes,” says Dan Bohlman, Director of Logistics at Butterball. While the rest of us are settling into winter, his team is mapping out cold storage […] The post Inside the Turkey Super Bowl: How Butterball pulls off the most chaotic supply chain sprint of the year appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Reading the Road: How to identify deteriorating winter road conditions    (2025-11-27)
  You never forget your first time. Not that first time, the first time you suddenly realize you’ve lost traction and you’re sliding along at the whim of the gods. The […]
• Fortress buy of Wheeling & Lake Erie approved    (2025-11-26)
  Federal regulators approved the sale of regional line Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway to Fortress Investment Group. The post Fortress buy of Wheeling & Lake Erie approved appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Alberta to mandate Class 1 driver experience records by June 1, 2026    (2025-11-26)
  Alberta is introducing a new requirement for commercial carriers to provide driver experience records for Class 1 tractor-trailer drivers when those drivers move to another job. The change is intended […]
• FedEx to Slash 856 Texas Jobs After Customer Moves Business    (2025-11-26)
  FedEx plans to cut hundreds of jobs in Texas after a third-party logistics customer opted to move its business to a new location and a different company.
• Texas throws its hat in the ring for cold chain powerhouse    (2025-11-26)
  Texas has made some strong developments in the cold chain supply chanel. Mexico continues to be the top trading partner with the U.S. with $226.4 billion worth of trade so far for the year, narrowly surpassing Canda. Across the state, cold-storage developers, produce importers, 3PLs, and tech-forward warehouse operators are pouring money into temperature-controlled infrastructure, […] The post Texas throws its hat in the ring for cold chain powerhouse appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Stay watchful for cargo thieves over Thanksgiving: CargoNet | Big long-term lane closures along I-10 in No. 3 worst state for roads    (2025-11-26)
  Verisk CargoNet urges supply chain stakeholders, including owner-operators, to take enhanced security measures during the Thanksgiving...
• Proterra Upbeat on Battery-Electric Demand Prospects    (2025-11-26)
  Proterra debuted its upgraded battery pack, the H2-23, in April, specifically targeting it for the Class 8 truck market and other demanding commercial applications.
• FMCSA to poll ‘several thousand’ drivers on truck parking    (2025-11-26)
  Federal regulators plan to launch a 25-minute survey to quantify the benefits of adding more truck parking capacity. The post FMCSA to poll ‘several thousand’ drivers on truck parking appeared first on FreightWaves.
• The terrorism threat and trucking: Who is vetting 'wanted terrorist' CDL drivers?    (2025-11-26)
  The recent arrest of a non-domiciled CDL holder dubbed a 'wanted terrorist' by authorities begs the question: Who's vetting such...
• Border Patrol turns back two Mexican truckers in Arizona    (2025-11-26)
  Border agents in Arizona recently sent two truckers back to Mexico, part of a Trump-era push targeting immigrant and non-domiciled CDL holders. The post Border Patrol turns back two Mexican truckers in Arizona appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest Level Since April    (2025-11-26)
  Initial claims decreased by 6,000 to 216,000 in the week ended Nov. 22. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for 225,000 applications.
• Deere Forecast Misses Expectations as Farm Slump Deepens    (2025-11-26)
  The weak outlook for the maker of iconic green and yellow tractors comes as farmers have been hit hard by low crop prices and President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.
• Canada to Tighten Steel Rules, Increase Lumber Aid    (2025-11-26)
  Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government will lower the tariff-rate quota level for steel imports from countries with which Canada doesn’t have a trade agreement to 20% from 50%.
• Trump Says China Has Agreed to Boost US Farm Purchases    (2025-11-26)
  U.S. President Donald Trump said he urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to increase the speed and size of agricultural purchases and said Beijing had “more or less agreed” to do so.
• New deal to take carbon out of LA-Long Beach harbor railroad    (2025-11-26)
  A new partnership will develop mobile carbon capture for the harbor railroad serving the busiest U.S. port complex. The post New deal to take carbon out of LA-Long Beach harbor railroad appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Layoffs slam transport, logistics, manufacturing sectors ahead of the holidays    (2025-11-26)
  Almost 12,000 workers across the automotive, food, logistics and manufacturing sectors are facing layoffs heading into the holiday season. The post Layoffs slam transport, logistics, manufacturing sectors ahead of the holidays appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Maersk: No timeline for Red Sea return    (2025-11-26)
  Maersk denied reports that it has set a timeline to resume services through the Red Sea-Suez Canal route. The post Maersk: No timeline for Red Sea return appeared first on FreightWaves.
• State of Freight takeaways: sagging volume, but capacity tightening a bit    (2025-11-26)
  The November State of Freight webinar took place against a continuation of a market that is showing only the slightest signs of a turnaround. The post State of Freight takeaways: sagging volume, but capacity tightening a bit appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Highway’s new feature allows brokers to screen carriers with non-domiciled CDL drivers    (2025-11-25)
  Highway, a leading firm in freight fraud mitigation and carrier identity, has introduced a feature allowing brokers to screen out carriers employing drivers with non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs).  Regulatory Context Driving Industry Change The introduction of this feature is a direct response to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) interim final rule, published […] The post Highway’s new feature allows brokers to screen carriers with non-domiciled CDL drivers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DHL partners with Happy Robot for AI-efficient operations    (2025-11-25)
  DHL Supply Chain is shaking up the logistics world by teaming up with AI startup HappyRobot to automate routine communication across its global operations. The goal? Free employees from repetitive tasks, speed up workflows, and deliver a more consistent experience for customers. AI agents are hard at work handling appointment scheduling, driver follow-ups, and warehouse […] The post DHL partners with Happy Robot for AI-efficient operations appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucking braces for Thanksgiving cargo-theft surge    (2025-11-25)
  Verisk CargoNet is alerting the trucking industry to increase security protocols against organized crime as trends show cargo theft incidents surge during Thanksgiving. The post Trucking braces for Thanksgiving cargo-theft surge appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tesla Co-Founder Straubel’s Battery Firm Redwood Cuts Dozens    (2025-11-25)
  Tesla co-founder JB Straubel’s battery recycling firm, Redwood Materials, cut dozens of jobs as the startup scales back some of its ambitious projects.
• Airfreight wholesaler AWA acquires UAC USA    (2025-11-25)
  American Worldwide Agencies announced it has expanded its neutral wholesale freight network with the acquisition of UAC USA. The post Airfreight wholesaler AWA acquires UAC USA appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Turning ELD data into a  competitive edge    (2025-11-25)
  For years, electronic logging devices (ELD) were treated as little more than compliance tools, recording hours of service to satisfy regulators. ELDs are no longer just boxes to check, they are a part of a bigger tech evolution in the supply chain.  At their core, ELDs collect a steady stream of information: engine diagnostics, GPS […] The post Turning ELD data into a  competitive edge appeared first on FreightWaves.
• MD-11 Grounding After Crash May Linger for UPS, FedEx    (2025-11-25)
  The grounding of the workhorse freighter plane involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky may drag on for an “undeterminable period,” creating havoc for UPS, FedEx and a Florida-based carrier.
• What Sets Fleetguard Apart in Competitive Aftermarket    (2025-11-25)
  In this episode of What the Truck?!?, host Malcolm Harris sits down with Kenneth Hanover to break down how Fleetguard’s engineering approach and industry-leading warranty services help owner-operators keep trucks rolling. The post What Sets Fleetguard Apart in Competitive Aftermarket appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Barak Turovsky, GM's Head of AI, Leaves Automaker    (2025-11-25)
  General Motors' chief AI officer is out, marking the loss of another Silicon Valley alum as the company works to bulk up staffing to support tech innovation at the Detroit automaker.
• Consumer Confidence in November Slides to Lowest Since April    (2025-11-25)
  U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.
• Ontario proposes tougher fines, suspensions for commercial vehicle drivers    (2025-11-25)
  Ontario is preparing to sharply increase penalties for commercial vehicle offences, including distracted driving and speed limiter violations. This is part of a broader legislative package aimed at cracking down […]
• How Amazon Relay turns peak season volume into real opportunity    (2025-11-25)
  Holiday shopping events mean one thing for carriers: more freight on the road. Amazon Prime’s Black Friday sale—running from November 20 to December 1—brings a surge in e-commerce volume that translates directly into increased loads across Amazon Relay’s load board. For carriers looking to capitalize on seasonal demand, this multi-day shopping event creates opportunities that […] The post How Amazon Relay turns peak season volume into real opportunity appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Sky Lease Cargo settles fraud case over Postal Service contract for $1M    (2025-11-25)
  U.S. authorities have forced a $1 million settlement payment from a Miami-based all-cargo airline for allegedly defrauding the U.S. Postal Service. The post Sky Lease Cargo settles fraud case over Postal Service contract for $1M appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Canada Delays Trade Data After US Shutdown    (2025-11-25)
  Statistics Canada said it will not publish October trade data as was scheduled on Dec. 4. The agency had previously confirmed September numbers would be postponed.
• Iconic Illinois Foundry Reopens Focused Just on Brake Drums    (2025-11-25)
  The foundry achieved a first Nov. 20, pouring its first iron as a stand-alone commercial vehicle brake drum manufacturing plant. Brake drums were soon rolling off the production line.
• PrePass, Vermont Launch App in State to Speed Truck Travel    (2025-11-25)
  Vermont’s Department of Motor Vehicles and the PrePass Safety Alliance have activated mobile bypass technology at two inspection sites, enabling faster travel for approved trucks.
• Wyoming immigration raid hits I-25, I-80 with 40 'criminal alien' drivers arrested    (2025-11-25)
  Another state throws its hat in the ring with ICE-assisted raids on I-80, I-25, and elsewhere. 'Operation Safe Haul' resulted...
• TCA names Sharp Transportation’s Lewis as its Highway Angel    (2025-11-25)
  The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Owen Lewis of Sharp Transportation, a TCA Highway Angel after he assisted a young woman on Interstate 80 in Iowa following a crash […]
• Auto parts, berries and lettuce used to smuggle millions in drugs    (2025-11-25)
  Authorities in the U.S. and Canada have seized more than $101 million worth of narcotics from commercial shipments over the last three weeks. The post Auto parts, berries and lettuce used to smuggle millions in drugs appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Benchmark diesel price declines after four weeks of increases    (2025-11-25)
  The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges declined after four weeks of increases. The post Benchmark diesel price declines after four weeks of increases appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Daimler Truck’s Rizon Brand Expands US Dealership Network    (2025-11-25)
  Daimler Truck announced Nov. 24 that its Rizon brand has expanded its sales network into Arizona, Washington, New York and New Jersey through new dealership partnerships.
• Performance Food Group, US Foods end merger talks    (2025-11-25)
  Food distributors Performance Food Group and US Foods have ended merger talks following a brief courtship. The post Performance Food Group, US Foods end merger talks appeared first on FreightWaves.
• United Airlines resumes Seattle cargo after fuel shortage resolution    (2025-11-25)
  United Airlines is declining to move cargo through Seattle to enable passenger aircraft to burn less fuel after a pipeline rupture created a fuel crunch. The post United Airlines resumes Seattle cargo after fuel shortage resolution appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Mack Delivers First Pioneer Semis to Fleet Owners in the US    (2025-11-25)
  The tractor was unveiled as the brand’s new flagship on-highway tractor in April in Brooklyn, N.Y., near where the company was founded 125 years earlier by Jack and Gus Mack.
• Trump, Xi May Hold 4 Meetings in 2026    (2025-11-25)
  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments come after Trump and Xi spoke on Nov. 24, their first conversation since the two leaders met in Busan, South Korea, in October.
• September Retail Sales Rise Despite Consumer Caution    (2025-11-25)
  The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, increased 0.2% after a 0.6% gain in August, Commerce Department data showed, after being delayed due to the government shutdown.
• PPI Climbs in September as Gasoline Costs Surge    (2025-11-25)
  The producer price index rose 0.3% from a month earlier after a 0.1% decline in August, according to the BLS. The increase matched the median projection in a Bloomberg survey of economists.
• CMA CGM connects U.S. services with new Vietnam barge    (2025-11-25)
  CMA CGM has expanded barge service for containers moving from North Vietnam to the port of Haiphong and connections to the United States. The post CMA CGM connects U.S. services with new Vietnam barge appeared first on FreightWaves.
• White Paper: Q4 2025 Shipper Rate Report    (2025-11-25)
  The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with Trimble — is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in SONAR’s platform. Key areas of […] The post White Paper: Q4 2025 Shipper Rate Report appeared first on FreightWaves.
• White Paper: Q4 2025 Carrier Rate Report    (2025-11-25)
  FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — sponsored by Trimble — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of exploration include: Complete […] The post White Paper: Q4 2025 Carrier Rate Report appeared first on FreightWaves.
• BNSF on UP-NS merger: Don’t ruin a good thing    (2025-11-25)
  Collaboration has been driving recent success for U.S. railroads, according to BNSF, and controversial plans for a transcontinental merger are unlikely to benefit shippers, or the rail industry.  The post BNSF on UP-NS merger: Don’t ruin a good thing appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Lukoil’s US Gas Stations Experience Card Payment Disruptions    (2025-11-25)
  Lukoil gasoline stations in the U.S. are experiencing major issues with card payments, forcing some franchise owners to consider asking more customers to use cash.
• The push to 12 mpg: How Joel Morrow's doing it with this VNL spec    (2025-11-25)
  For owner-operators, fuel mileage improvement once depended in large part on speed. In order to maximize fuel economy, 'you were...
• Week-long targeted inspection blitz nets 45 OOS violations    (2025-11-25)
  Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers conducted 132 traffic stops and 98 inspections earlier this month during a week-long event. Also...
• Widespread blockades snarl highways across Mexico, threatening freight flows    (2025-11-24)
  Major farmer–trucker blockades across Mexico are disrupting highways, slowing port and border operations, and forcing logistics providers to reroute freight. The post Widespread blockades snarl highways across Mexico, threatening freight flows appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Performance Food Group, US Foods Call Off Merger Talks    (2025-11-24)
  The combined entity would have leapfrogged Sysco at the top of the food service carrier table — serving restaurants, corporate offices, convenience stores, gas stations and truck stops.
• Some Seattle Flights Stop to Refuel as Pipeline Leak Persists    (2025-11-24)
  Some flights leaving Seattle have been forced to add stops to refuel after a pipeline spill cut off jet fuel supply to the airport as it gears up for a surge in travel through Thanksgiving.
• First Brands Sees New Call for Outside Trustee to Manage SPEs    (2025-11-24)
  First Brands' bankruptcy advisers are facing a new challenge that could impact how a potential restructuring of the auto parts supplier is carried out.
• Cold-weather truck relief bill lands in US House    (2025-11-24)
  Lawmakers are trying to build momentum for legislation to allow truck makers to suspend engine shutdowns caused by cold-weather emissions system failure. The post Cold-weather truck relief bill lands in US House appeared first on FreightWaves.
• MD-11 freighters face ‘extended grounding’ for inspections, airline says    (2025-11-24)
  Western Global Airlines says it faces an existential crisis from the grounding of MD-11 aircraft following the UPS accident earlier this month and is laying off workers to preserve cash. The post MD-11 freighters face ‘extended grounding’ for inspections, airline says appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FAA to Probe Airlines Over Shutdown Flight Limits    (2025-11-24)
  Under the agency’s original emergency order, carriers that didn’t comply could face penalties of up to $75,000 for every flight operated above the mandated limits.
• AI reshapes logistics as Alpha Augmented reports soaring demand    (2025-11-24)
  Alpha Augmented Services says global logistics providers are accelerating their shift toward AI-driven automation — driven by labor shortages, data gaps and tariff volatility. The post AI reshapes logistics as Alpha Augmented reports soaring demand appeared first on FreightWaves.
• More than 100 years old, trucking/logistics firm P. Judge files for bankruptcy     (2025-11-24)
  A venerable name in New Jersey trucking heads the latest list of transportation/logistics companies filing chapter 11 in November. The post More than 100 years old, trucking/logistics firm P. Judge files for bankruptcy  appeared first on FreightWaves.