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• Not the weakest import demand we have ever seen    (2025-11-22)
  Import demand continues to weaken, and while it is not a purely positive sign for transportation markets, it is not the most dire either. The post Not the weakest import demand we have ever seen appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DOT Memo Reveals New Crackdown on Chameleon Carriers    (2025-11-22)
  A newly surfaced draft memo from inside the U.S. Department of Transportation signals one of the strongest federal moves yet to identify and shut down “chameleon carriers” — companies that repeatedly shut down, reopen under new names, and dodge enforcement. For years, these operators have quietly slipped through the cracks, hurting small legitimate carriers and […] The post DOT Memo Reveals New Crackdown on Chameleon Carriers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• No injuries reported in container ship fire at Port of Los Angeles    (2025-11-22)
  More than a hundred firefighters and emergency personnel were batlting an electrical fire aboard a ONE container ship that shut four terminals at the Port of Los Angeles. The post No injuries reported in container ship fire at Port of Los Angeles appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Canada Post, largest union announce tentative contract agreement    (2025-11-21)
  Canada Post and the mail carriers’ union have agreed to end two years of bitter negotiations pending resolution of some final details. The post Canada Post, largest union announce tentative contract agreement appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA revokes more ELDs; plans study on HOS, crash risk    (2025-11-21)
  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed five additional electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its list of registered devices. “This action reinforces FMCSA’s commitment to ensuring that every […]
• Canada Post reports record loss of $385M as parcel revenues plunge    (2025-11-21)
  Canada Post is essentially insolvent and says it needs another cash infusion to survive in the midst of labor unrest and rapidly shrinking parcel business. The post Canada Post reports record loss of $385M as parcel revenues plunge appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tyson to Cease Operations at Nebraska Beef Plant    (2025-11-21)
  Tyson Foods is ending operations at a beef plant in Nebraska and cutting a shift at a Texas facility as the meat producer loses millions amid the smallest American cattle herd in decades.
• Seattle Airport Faces Fuel Crunch Threat After Pipeline Shuts    (2025-11-21)
  Sea-Tac airport is facing the threat of disruptions for jet-fuel supplies after a pipeline spill prompted a shutdown at a time when airlines are prepping for a busy Thanksgiving week.
• Diesel Price Upside Momentum to Slow After Recent Jump    (2025-11-21)
  U.S. diesel exports have been relatively robust of late, more than 1 million barrels per day, according to Gas Buddy. A high percentage has gone to Latin America and South America.
• Trump Tariff Cut May Ease Pain for US Coffee, Beef Lovers    (2025-11-21)
  President Trump’s decision to remove a key tariff on Brazilian coffee and beef may deliver some relief to markets and U.S. consumers who have struggled with soaring prices for the key staples.
• White Paper: State of the Industry – November 2025    (2025-11-21)
  The November2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: Download […] The post White Paper: State of the Industry – November 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Cross-Border Freight Bridge Eyes Shuttle, Lift Prototypes    (2025-11-21)
  Developers of an elevated freight bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, using automated shuttles are set to begin building their first prototypes over the next six months.
• Tech Partnerships Highlighted at Trimble Media Day    (2025-11-21)
  Triumph, Motorcity Systems and Corcentric outlined technology integrations during a Nov. 17 media day event at Trimble’s Insight 2025 tech conference.
• Why Every Small Carrier Needs a Web Presence — Especially If You Want Direct Freight    (2025-11-21)
  Some small carriers believe direct shippers only care about price, capacity, and service. But in 2025, that’s not the full picture anymore. The companies you’re trying to do business with — whether it’s a local manufacturer, a regional distributor, or a national retailer — are vetting carriers differently. They’re pulling up Google. They’re checking your […] The post Why Every Small Carrier Needs a Web Presence — Especially If You Want Direct Freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Drunk trucker, company owe $1.6M after chemical spill    (2025-11-21)
  A South Carolina truck driver faces a major restitution payment for polluting a West Virginia waterway following a drunk-driving crash. The post Drunk trucker, company owe $1.6M after chemical spill appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Smart Trailer Technology Reshapes Trucking Operations    (2025-11-21)
  Smart trailer technology is evolving to cater to a trucking fleet’s needs and can dramatically improve all aspects of its operations, a panel said during Hendrickson's media day event.
• FMCSA Threatens to Decertify Pennsylvania’s CDL Program After Uzbek Terror-Suspect Obtains State License    (2025-11-21)
  When news broke that an Uzbek terror-suspect was arrested in Kansas while holding a Pennsylvania-issued commercial driver’s license, the trucking world felt the shockwave immediately. The man’s name was Akhror Bozorov, and federal officials now say his case exposed a breakdown inside Pennsylvania’s CDL verification system that has been building for years. That one license […] The post FMCSA Threatens to Decertify Pennsylvania’s CDL Program After Uzbek Terror-Suspect Obtains State License appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Ford Says Latest Fire at Aluminum Plant Won’t Hurt Profits    (2025-11-21)
  Ford affirmed that it still expects to earn $6 billion to $6.5 billion before interest and taxes this year, despite a second significant fire this week at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, N.Y.
• Autonomous truck adoption is expanding, though more slowly than first expected    (2025-11-21)
  The real-world adoption of Level 4 autonomous trucking has taken longer than originally anticipated, but such trucks are out there delivering freight today. Ann Rundle and Lydia Vieth of ACT […]
• What Lowe’s and Walmart Just Told Us About Q1 Freight — Part 2 of the Retail Freight Outlook    (2025-11-21)
  When Home Depot reported earnings early this week, it gave us the first real signal about how freight could shape up heading into Q1. They told us the consumer wasn’t collapsing, but they also weren’t opening their wallets like they used to. Big home projects were getting delayed. DIY was soft. And inventory levels were […] The post What Lowe’s and Walmart Just Told Us About Q1 Freight — Part 2 of the Retail Freight Outlook appeared first on FreightWaves.
• ACT: Used Truck Prices Steadying, But Small Carriers Should Pay Close Attention to What’s Coming Next    (2025-11-21)
  The used truck market has been on a roller coaster for the last five years. First came the COVID boom, when prices exploded and used tractors were selling for more than brand-new models did prior it felt like. Then came the freight recession, which sent prices tumbling and flooded the market with equipment nobody wanted […] The post ACT: Used Truck Prices Steadying, But Small Carriers Should Pay Close Attention to What’s Coming Next appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tesla Sued Over Fatality in Growing Scrutiny of Doors    (2025-11-21)
  The lawsuit comes weeks after suits filed in Wisconsin and California involving fatal crashes in which occupants allegedly became trapped when the doors wouldn't open.
• ACT Expo 2026 to dive into digital fleet technologies, AI, autonomy, clean tech    (2025-11-21)
  ACT Expo has released the agenda for its 2026 conference, set for May 4–7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with a focus on AI, autonomous systems, connected and software-defined […]
• Why the pace of Trump’s CDL crackdown now will be important for trucking later    (2025-11-21)
  A research report from Noel Perry, principal of consulting firm Transport Futures, found the Trump administration’s immigration-focused enforcement actions could result in the removal of more than 600,000 truck drivers, […]
• Australia Post adds weekend parcel delivery for holiday rush    (2025-11-21)
  E-commerce volumes have been trending upwards much of the year in Australia and the postal operator has added weekend delivery for the busy holiday season. The post Australia Post adds weekend parcel delivery for holiday rush appeared first on FreightWaves.
• EPA Holds Firm on 2027 NOx Rule – What Small Carriers Need to Know Before the Market Shifts    (2025-11-21)
  For months, the trucking industry has been waiting to see whether EPA would bend, pause, or extend the 2027 NOx emissions deadline. Industry groups filed petitions. Manufacturers warned about rushed timelines. Trucking associations argued the rollout was too fast and too expensive. But none of it moved the agency. EPA said no. The deadline remains. […] The post EPA Holds Firm on 2027 NOx Rule – What Small Carriers Need to Know Before the Market Shifts appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Rail merger no guarantee of growth: Analysts    (2025-11-21)
  A mega-merger of railroads would have to reverse a slow years-long market for freight to produce growth touted by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, an industry panel said. The post Rail merger no guarantee of growth: Analysts appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Why Winter Makes Fuel Water Separators and Air Tank Drains Non-Negotiable for Small Carriers    (2025-11-21)
  The first real cold snap of the season is when a lot of truckers remember something they already knew: winter doesn’t care how busy you are, how many miles you need this week, or how tight freight already feels. Winter finds every shortcut you’ve taken. It finds every part you ignored. It finds every ounce […] The post Why Winter Makes Fuel Water Separators and Air Tank Drains Non-Negotiable for Small Carriers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• AGs from railroads’ headquarter states back merger    (2025-11-21)
  The top law enforcement officers from three states urged federal regulators to approve the $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern railroad merger.  The post AGs from railroads’ headquarter states back merger appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Page Trucking Acquires Goulet in Boost to Bulk Operations    (2025-11-21)
  Page Trucking will acquire Goulet Trucking in a move that positions the combined operations among North America’s largest specialized bulk haulers.
• TITAN Containers introduces ArcticStore Horizon, environmentally friendly portable cold room    (2025-11-21)
  TITAN Containers is making a bold play to redefine what sustainable cold storage looks like with the launch of ArcticStore Horizon, a portable cold room engineered to slash energy use and global warming potential at a scale the industry hasn’t seen before. Horizon delivers an average 55% reduction in energy consumption and uses a near-zero-GWP […] The post TITAN Containers introduces ArcticStore Horizon, environmentally friendly portable cold room appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Mexico, Port Laredo remain on top for US trade in August    (2025-11-21)
  Mexico dominated U.S. trade in August as cross-border freight and goods surged to $74.4 billion. The post Mexico, Port Laredo remain on top for US trade in August appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Fleets Bring Drivers Into the Fold to Identify Cost Savings    (2025-11-21)
  Fleet executives said achievable incentives and frank discussions about opportunities for cost reductions can help companies operate cohesively to navigate difficult times.
• Consumer Sentiment Falls to One of Lowest Levels on Record    (2025-11-21)
  The final November sentiment index dropped to 51 from 53.6 in October, according to the University of Michigan. Views of personal finances were the dimmest since 2009.
• The Impossible Gap: Autonomous trucks enable death-defying Red Bull stunt    (2025-11-21)
  Scania & Plus SuperDrive power Matt Jones' world-first jump between two moving autonomous trucks requiring superhuman precision The post The Impossible Gap: Autonomous trucks enable death-defying Red Bull stunt appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Driver, owner charged after wheels come off truck    (2025-11-21)
  A truck traveling along the Toronto-bound Queen Elizabeth Way lost its wheels near Netherby Road in Fort Erie, Ont. on Nov. 7, Niagara Ontario Provincial Police said. No injuries were […]
• Trump's Tariffs Put Dent in Japan's Exports to US    (2025-11-21)
  President Donald Trump placed a 15% tax on goods imported from Japan. It's a heavy burden for the major U.S. ally, but shipments to the rest of Asia are helping to offset lost sales.
• DOT Threatens to Withhold $75M From Pennsylvania Over CDLs    (2025-11-21)
  Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration said the federal government didn't identify a single CDL issued to someone who wasn't eligible.
• Layoffs Piling Up Across Many Industries    (2025-11-21)
  Amid wider economic uncertainty, sizable layoffs have continued to pile up for companies across many industries, including transportation — raising worker anxieties.
• English-only CDL written tests: House bill introduced    (2025-11-21)
  A House version of a bill introduced in the Senate this summer would require all CDL testing to be conducted in English, rather...
• Pay wish list: Leased-owner, company-driver preferences v. reality    (2025-11-21)
  Comparisons between how owners and drivers are paid today and how they'd most prefer to be paid show one thing clearly: Compensation...
• Teradar emerges with $150M backing to replace radar and LiDAR in autonomous vehicles    (2025-11-20)
  Boston startup emerges from stealth with world's first commercial terahertz vision chip that delivers 20x radar resolution while seeing clearly through fog, rain and snow The post Teradar emerges with $150M backing to replace radar and LiDAR in autonomous vehicles appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA threatens to decertify PA’s CDL program    (2025-11-20)
  Regulators are threatening to withhold up to $151 million from Pennsylvania and potentially decertify its CDL program over uncorrected non-domiciled license errors. The post FMCSA threatens to decertify PA’s CDL program appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Page Trucking acquires fellow Northeast bulk carrier    (2025-11-20)
  Page Trucking announced it will acquire specialized bulk hauler Goulet Trucking. The post Page Trucking acquires fellow Northeast bulk carrier appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Air cargo faces $1Bn overhaul to comply with new CBP rule    (2025-11-20)
  A new U.S. Customs rule aimed at countering terror threats mandates immediate technology upgrades for air cargo carriers. The post Air cargo faces $1Bn overhaul to comply with new CBP rule appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucking Prepares for Subdued 2025 Holiday Shipping Season    (2025-11-20)
  Carriers attribute the softer outlook to shippers front-loading inventory earlier in the year due to tariff concerns, combined with cautious consumer spending amid inflation worries.
• Trump’s Energy Department Revamp Removes Clean Energy Offices    (2025-11-20)
  The Trump administration is eliminating Energy Department offices focused on clean energy and renewables, including an office that conducted research into plug-in electric trucks.
• Hyroad Energy’s new partnership to boost hydrogen truck rollout in California    (2025-11-20)
  Hyroad Energy formed a new partnership with Pacific Clean Fuels, powered by Papé, and OneH2 to support what it calls one of California’s largest hydrogen truck fleet deployments, with commercial operations expected to […]
• NTSB links fatigue cracks to fatal crash of UPS cargo jet    (2025-11-20)
  The left-engine separation that caused a UPS cargo jet to crash in Kentucky this month is tied to metal fatigue in a key structural component, a preliminary report by investigators said. The post NTSB links fatigue cracks to fatal crash of UPS cargo jet appeared first on FreightWaves.
• RXO flags ‘fragile’ TL capacity makeup entering 2026    (2025-11-20)
  Truckload broker RXO said 2025 is likely to end quietly but outlined several catalysts that could produce “freight rate volatility" next year. The post RXO flags ‘fragile’ TL capacity makeup entering 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Truck Tonnage Slips 2.1% Sequentially During October    (2025-11-20)
  Freight tonnage continued to slow sequentially in October, reaching its lowest level since the start of the year, American Trucking Associations reported Nov. 18.
• UPS Plane That Crashed in Kentucky Had Cracks in Engine Mount    (2025-11-20)
  A series of photos released by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the left engine coming off the UPS plane and flying up and over the wing as it rolled down the runway.
• Aluminum Plant Supplying Ford Pickups Erupts in Fire Again    (2025-11-20)
  The blaze is the latest incident at the facility that produces aluminum sheet metal for Ford vehicles including its top-selling F-150 pickup. A fire in September shuttered production.
• Walmart e-commerce sales rise 27% as shoppers opt for same-day delivery    (2025-11-20)
  Walmart posted strong e-commerce numbers for the third quarter and is developing digital tools to make it even easier for customers to place online orders for delivery. The post Walmart e-commerce sales rise 27% as shoppers opt for same-day delivery appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Paccar’s DAF Brand Claims International Truck of the Year    (2025-11-20)
  The DAF models were recognized for their modular design characteristics, which allow for a variety of battery and axle configurations that expand flexibility for owners.
• Class 8 Truck Sales Tumble 30% in October    (2025-11-20)
  The shutdown issue has not gone away for truck buyers, analyst Steve Tam cautions, despite Congress passing a short-term continuing resolution.
• Congress to Weigh $200 Million Boost for Truck Parking    (2025-11-20)
  John Thune is urging lawmakers to focus on long-term funding, a move that would preclude another potential shutdown by dispelling Congress’ recent habit of extending short-term measures.
• Port Houston cargo surges in October as Foxconn eyes major expansion    (2025-11-20)
  Port Houston showed strong October cargo gains, including an 18% jump in containers and a 21% surge in breakbulk. The post Port Houston cargo surges in October as Foxconn eyes major expansion appeared first on FreightWaves.
• USDA Confirms More Soybean Exports to China, First Wheat Sale    (2025-11-20)
  The warming of ties between the U.S. and China have boosted crop prices, with soybeans hovering near the highest levels since June 2024.
• Trucking employment down in Sept from August, mostly flat over 12 mos    (2025-11-20)
  The delayed September jobs report showed truck transportation jobs declining from a month earlier. The post Trucking employment down in Sept from August, mostly flat over 12 mos appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Powering performance: How Chevron’s integrated fuel and lubricant solutions are transforming fleet operations    (2025-11-20)
  Fleet operators today face significant complexity as they balance emissions targets, operational efficiency, and cost management. Fuel diversity is increasing as fleets incorporate lower carbon intensity fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), biodiesel, and renewable diesel along with petroleum diesel. Yet this fuel diversification can create new challenges: maintaining compatibility […] The post Powering performance: How Chevron’s integrated fuel and lubricant solutions are transforming fleet operations appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Battle of the freight titans: Fuller and Adamo debate industry’s most pressing issues    (2025-11-20)
  In a spirited debate at the Chicago Traffic Club, two of the transportation industry's most influential voices squared off on the challenges facing freight markets. The post Battle of the freight titans: Fuller and Adamo debate industry’s most pressing issues appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA May Withhold Millions From 4 States Over CDL Flaws    (2025-11-20)
  Texas, South Dakota, Colorado and Washington were sent letters Oct. 23 by FMCSA Chief Counsel Jesse Elison detailing preliminary determinations of noncompliance.
• Flatbed truck hauling excavator shuts down Kansas bridge    (2025-11-20)
  A flatbed truck hauling an excavator struck the South Morrill Road Bridge on Highway 75 in Osage County, Kansas, on Wednesday. The post Flatbed truck hauling excavator shuts down Kansas bridge appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Walmart Raises Profit Expectations as Americans Hunt Deals    (2025-11-20)
  Walmart posted strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it sets itself up for a strong holiday shopping season.