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• NTSB Finds 2 Blackouts Disabled Ship That Hit Key Bridge    (2025-11-18)
  Investigator Todd Gianelloni said the NTSB believes that if the crew had used infrared thermal imaging to inspect the connections, the loose critical wire might have been discovered ahead of time. 
• October truck tonnage falls to lowest level since January    (2025-11-18)
  Truck tonnage in the United States fell in October to its lowest level since January, the American Trucking Associations reported on Nov. 18.  ATA said its advanced seasonally adjusted truck […]
• Trucking takeaways from Trimble: volume down, driver population sliding    (2025-11-18)
  A panel at the Trimble Insight conference took on the issue of trying to forecast the freight market in 2026. The post Trucking takeaways from Trimble: volume down, driver population sliding appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Harbinger lands $160M Series C, inks initial FedEx deal for 53 electric trucks    (2025-11-18)
  Electric vehicle maker plans to deliver the EV chassis to FedEx by the end of 2025 The post Harbinger lands $160M Series C, inks initial FedEx deal for 53 electric trucks appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Rail merger could raise prices, hurt US ability to compete, say GOP legislators    (2025-11-18)
  Republican legislators in a letter to federal regulators warn that the merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern could create a rail colossus and with it raise prices and hinder U.S. competitiveness. The post Rail merger could raise prices, hurt US ability to compete, say GOP legislators appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Judge Backs Yellow Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan    (2025-11-18)
  Hedge fund MFN and its affiliate objected to confirmation of the plan because they believe the unsecured creditors will have too much influence on where the funds are dispersed.
• Truck driver coercion fear looms over sleeper berth test    (2025-11-18)
  Trucking and safety groups are warning FMCSA that its pilot program for more flexible truck driver rest rules poses a high risk of driver coercion. The post Truck driver coercion fear looms over sleeper berth test appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Analyst Says Machinery Maker Caterpillar Isn't AI Darling    (2025-11-18)
  Caterpillar was always an unlikely winner in the AI craze. It makes the bulk of its money selling the equipment like yellow earth movers that has made it a stalwart of American industry.
• The AI advantage: Motive and GEICO’s fleet safety plan    (2025-11-18)
  Motive and GEICO are joining forces in a new partnership aimed at changing how commercial fleets approach safety and insurance costs. The collaboration pairs Motive’s AI-powered Driver Safety and Fleet Management technology with GEICO’s expanding commercial auto insurance offerings, giving businesses the opportunity to improve safety performance while earning meaningful premium savings. The partnership arrives […] The post The AI advantage: Motive and GEICO’s fleet safety plan appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Reelables has Series A at $10.4 million to upgrade supply chain tracking with smart labels    (2025-11-18)
  Reelables is stepping into its next chapter with fresh capital and a clearer mandate: scale fast and redefine how the supply chain sees itself. The London-based company, known for pioneering a fully printable active smart label, announced a $10.4 million Series A round that positions it to accelerate manufacturing, deepen engineering resources, and bring its […] The post Reelables has Series A at $10.4 million to upgrade supply chain tracking with smart labels appeared first on FreightWaves.
• CBP Sting in New York Hands 30 CDL Holders to ICE    (2025-11-18)
  The Nov. 8-11 dragnet, called Operation Bear Cave, focused on intercepting immigrants holding state-issued CDLs but who lacked permanent legal status driving commercial vehicles.
• Why Demand — Not Truck Attrition — May Decide the Fate of Small Carriers in 2026    (2025-11-18)
  For the past year, there’s been a steady belief floating around the industry that once enough capacity leaves the market, rates will finally rise. It sounds reassuring. It sounds straightforward. But it’s also dangerously incomplete. Because the reality small carriers deal with every single day tells a different story: capacity exits are temporary, but demand […] The post Why Demand — Not Truck Attrition — May Decide the Fate of Small Carriers in 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Kroger Closes 3 Automated Fulfillment Centers    (2025-11-18)
  Kroger said it will close facilities in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; Frederick, Md.; and Groveland, Fla., in January, and will monitor the performance of its five remaining facilities.
• Lineage announces Texas cold-storage facility amid tariff turbulence    (2025-11-18)
  Lineage is pushing ahead with expansions in Texas, Indiana and Louisiana amid tariff-driven volatility in the market. The post Lineage announces Texas cold-storage facility amid tariff turbulence appeared first on FreightWaves.
• The Load Board Goes Down, Now What?    (2025-11-18)
  When you’re a one-truck owner-operator or a small 3–5 truck fleet, your morning rhythm is clockwork: coffee, pre-trip, open the load board, refresh, refresh again, stare at the rates, call brokers, negotiate, roll. But all it takes is one outage—DAT glitches, Truckstop freezes, the phone app crashes, or the entire system goes offline—and you’re stuck. […] The post The Load Board Goes Down, Now What? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• What Home Depot’s Q3-2025 Earnings May Tell Truckers About Freight in Q1    (2025-11-18)
  The moment Home Depot dropped its Q3-2025 earnings (along with updated guidance), it wasn’t just Wall Street that took notice. If you’re running a one-truck or five-truck fleet, you should’ve been watching too. Because what Home Depot does in its stores and warehouses eventually shows up on the load board, in your balance sheet, and […] The post What Home Depot’s Q3-2025 Earnings May Tell Truckers About Freight in Q1 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Say Goodbye to the Ford Focus    (2025-11-18)
  The last unit, a white five-door hatchback, rolled off the line at the Saarlouis plant in Germany this month, marking the end of a car that sold more than 12 million units worldwide, Ford said.
• US Postal Service makes U-turn on last-mile delivery    (2025-11-18)
  After the U.S. Postal Service deemphasized last-mile delivery service for parcel consolidators, the new chief now says workshare partnerships are a path to revenue growth. The post US Postal Service makes U-turn on last-mile delivery appeared first on FreightWaves.
• MapUp’s FuelGuru shines at F3: FirstFleet’s live demo proves power of smarter fuel routing     (2025-11-18)
  When the lights came up at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival this fall, few expected one of the most talked-about sessions to shift the conversation away from agentic AI and toward something a little more grounded: fuel routing.  That’s exactly what happened when MapUp took the stage with FirstFleet, Inc. to debut its new […] The post MapUp’s FuelGuru shines at F3: FirstFleet’s live demo proves power of smarter fuel routing  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Non-domiciled CDLs back in action after court blocks FMCSA rule?    (2025-11-18)
  FMCSA told states they're free to issue non-domiciled CDLs again, but even states you might suspect have not re-started issuance...
• Werner Premium Services: Tailored logistics for high-value, high-stakes freight    (2025-11-18)
  From pharmaceutical products that must remain within a strict temperature range to high-value technology moving across borders, high-stakes freight demands a higher standard of care. Werner Premium Services represents the company’s go-to-market strategy for specialized freight that demands more than standard handling. This division builds on Werner’s core operation with advanced capabilities and added layers […] The post Werner Premium Services: Tailored logistics for high-value, high-stakes freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Toyota Lays Out $912M Plan to Boost US Hybrid Production    (2025-11-18)
  Factories in West Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Missouri will see 252 new jobs as a result of the initiative, the world’s biggest carmaker said in a statement. 
• White Paper: 2026 TMS Buyer’s Guide    (2025-11-18)
  Transportation decisions in 2026 carry more weight. The right system can steady your network and keep you ahead of constant disruption. The 2026 Transportation Management Software Buyer’s Guide helps logistics leaders cut through noise and focus on finding a system that drives growth. Inside, you’ll find practical guidance on: This guide is a roadmap from […] The post White Paper: 2026 TMS Buyer’s Guide appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA Wants More Details From California on CDL Compliance    (2025-11-18)
  Agency's letter to the state Department of Motor Vehicles outlined a series of actions California must take to rectify what FMCSA has determined are problematic processes and systems.
• ‘Ugly’ fees On Chinese ships concern US ag exporters    (2025-11-18)
  Now-paused port fees on Chinese ships were a misguided attempt to revitalize U.S. maritime fortunes at the expense of American exporters, a trade group leader says. The post ‘Ugly’ fees On Chinese ships concern US ag exporters appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Mexico Concedes Airport Slots to US for Travel, Freight    (2025-11-18)
  Sheinbaum said that talks with U.S. carriers will go on but the feeling is that cargo airlines are satisfied with the agreement over slots at two airports.
• Four straight weeks of increases in benchmark diesel price    (2025-11-18)
  The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges has risen for four straight weeks. The post Four straight weeks of increases in benchmark diesel price appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Atlantic LNG Freight Rates Surge to Highest Since Early 2024    (2025-11-18)
  The spot rate to hire an LNG vessel for delivery from the U.S. to Europe jumped 19% to $98,250 per day, the highest since January 2024. Costs to hire a tanker in the Pacific Ocean also jumped 15%.
• Transflo taps Dwayne Primeau to lead fleet telematics ecosystem    (2025-11-18)
  Transflo has named Dwayne Primeau president of Assured Telematics Innovation by Transflo. The post Transflo taps Dwayne Primeau to lead fleet telematics ecosystem appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Fewer empties, steady trade: Oakland port’s volume shift    (2025-11-18)
  The Port of Oakland saw loaded containers improve 2.2% October from September as global shipping rebalanced. The post Fewer empties, steady trade: Oakland port’s volume shift appeared first on FreightWaves.
• PCS unveils Cortex AI to streamline workflows for brokers, carriers    (2025-11-18)
  Freight moves fast, and even the most seasoned carriers and brokers can struggle to keep up. Opportunities appear in inboxes and vanish before the recipients can react. Drivers call with urgent issues at delivery stops, emails pile up and the clock keeps ticking. PCS Software wants to change that. The company demonstrated Cortex AI – […] The post PCS unveils Cortex AI to streamline workflows for brokers, carriers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Zoox to Give Free Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco    (2025-11-18)
  California regulators still have to approve Zoox's application to charge for rides in San Francisco — a clearance that Waymo received in August 2023 after overcoming safety concerns.
• China Ramps Up Purchases of US Soybeans After Pause in Trade    (2025-11-18)
  State-owned agriculture trader Cofco Group booked nearly 20 cargoes of the American oilseed on Nov. 17 for delivery in December and January, Bloomberg reports.
• Home Depot Lowers Forecast on Weak Housing Market    (2025-11-18)
  Home Depot's third quarter was mixed with fewer violent storms reaching shore, more anxiety among U.S. consumers and a housing market that is in a deep funk.
• NTSB Set to Vote on Cause of Baltimore Bridge Disaster    (2025-11-18)
  The vote is scheduled a day after Maryland officials more than doubled the estimated cost to replace the bridge and added two years onto the projected completion date — to 2030. 
• US-China Trade Truce May Ease Logistics Costs, DP World Says    (2025-11-18)
  “It will definitely be positive for the cost of logistics,” said Mohammed Akoojee. “Up until now, the trade war has increased the cost of logistics in terms of freight rates and duties.”
• Lending Firm Raistone Seeks Rescue After First Brands Demise    (2025-11-18)
  Trade finance platform Raistone is looking to sell itself after the collapse of its biggest client, auto parts supplier First Brands Group.
• National champs crowned at Stars, Stripes and White Lines Truck Show    (2025-11-18)
  Four trucks were crowned National Champions at the event hosted by the Bennett Family of Companies. In addition to the competition...
• FMCSA to study impact of HOS regs on crash risk    (2025-11-18)
  The agency is looking for data 'to answer important questions' about the relationship between crash risk and hours of service...
• Rizon deploys 20 trucks in California, adds US dealers    (2025-11-18)
  Rizon, a Daimler Truck-owned maker of medium-duty all-electric commercial trucks, announced the deployment of 20 trucks in California and the addition of new U.S. dealers. Recent deployments include: The company […]
• OTR Solutions and TruckSmarter: the FinTech merger transforming freight    (2025-11-17)
  The freight industry continues to push toward tighter integration between financial tools and operational technology, and the latest move between OTR Solutions and TruckSmarter underscores just how quickly that convergence is accelerating.  OTR Solutions has acquired TruckSmarter’s factoring and banking division, a shift that consolidates financial services under one of the industry’s most established fintech […] The post OTR Solutions and TruckSmarter: the FinTech merger transforming freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Duffy Vows to Fight Court’s Pause on Non-Domiciled CDLs    (2025-11-17)
  "We won’t stop fighting to keep dangerous, unqualified truck drivers off the road," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a post on X. 
• Safety group opposes extending truckers’ workday    (2025-11-17)
  FMCSA’s pilot program to pause the 14-hour driving window fails to address the industry’s detention time problem, argue truck safety advocates. The post Safety group opposes extending truckers’ workday appeared first on FreightWaves.
• At Insight 2025, Trimble bets big on AI to fix trucking’s workflow bottlenecks    (2025-11-17)
  Trimble debuted a next-generation TMS, new AI agents and other tools at its tech conference on Monday The post At Insight 2025, Trimble bets big on AI to fix trucking’s workflow bottlenecks appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FedEx network restructure boosts agility amid shifting trade landscape    (2025-11-17)
  FedEx says it is prepared for the peak shipping season and has more ability to flex its network because of a major transformation initiative currently underway. The post FedEx network restructure boosts agility amid shifting trade landscape appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Soybean Futures Jump on Signs China Is Increasing Purchases    (2025-11-17)
  Soybean futures jumped on signals that China is stepping up buying of the oilseed, offering hope for U.S. farmers after purchases appeared to have stalled.
• Amazon Attracts About $80 Billion of Orders for US Bond Sale    (2025-11-17)
  Amazon is the world’s largest seller of rented computing, which is critical to powering AI systems. The company has been investing heavily in data centers and chips to build and run AI models.
• Why an Appeals Court Paused FMCSA’s Non-Domiciled CDL Order    (2025-11-17)
  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted an emergency stay, saying the petitioners met the “stringent requirements for a stay pending court review.”
• Judge Oks Yellow Corp.’s final liquidation plan    (2025-11-17)
  A final plan for distributing bankrupt Yellow Corp.'s remaining assets, valued at over $600 million, received approval on Monday. The post Judge Oks Yellow Corp.’s final liquidation plan appeared first on FreightWaves.
• How Cleo’s AI tackles integration errors in supply chains    (2025-11-17)
  Integration errors have become one of the quietest but most consequential threats to operational continuity. A single misrouted message, authentication failure, or API timeout can stall inbound freight orders, break TMS workflows, derail warehouse labor planning, and trigger cascading SLA violations that chip away at margin.  For many organizations, these errors aren’t rare edge cases; […] The post How Cleo’s AI tackles integration errors in supply chains appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Crossword Puzzle Solution for November 17, 2025    (2025-11-17)
  Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the November 17, 2025 print edition.
• Schneider launches Fast Track premium intermodal service    (2025-11-17)
  Schneider National has introduced a new premium intermodal service, Schneider Fast Track, aimed at shippers moving time-sensitive and high-service freight. The company says the offering combines its asset-based truckload and […]
• Nevada to Eliminate Nearly 1,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs    (2025-11-17)
  FMCSA's interim final rule limits eligibility to specific visa categories and requires states to align their CDL programs with federal standards.
• Postmaster General Says USPS Should Boost Final-Mile Delivery    (2025-11-17)
  Steiner said USPS should work with more customers to provide final- or last-mile delivery to individual home and businesses, the most expensive and labor-intensive part of delivery.
• EPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'    (2025-11-17)
  The EPA says it will maintain its 2027 NOx timeline, citing a need to protect health and avoid market distortions.
• Daimler Truck’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractor Takes Next Step    (2025-11-17)
  Testing of Daimler Truck’s prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck is set to enter a new phase with a second group of carriers, the parent company of Freightliner and Western Star said.
• Ford Taps Amazon to Let Shoppers Buy Its Used Cars Online    (2025-11-17)
  Ford joins Hyundai Motor on the Amazon Autos portal, which allows car buyers to browse, finance and purchase a used car by clicking on the familiar “add to cart” icon.
• Ford Shows Off New High-Tech Headquarters    (2025-11-17)
  The “crown jewel” of Ford’s headquarters, according to Ford Land's global design and brand director, is a showroom she likened to a “James Bond villain’s lair.”
• CMA CGM profit collapses on ocean ‘slowdown’    (2025-11-17)
  The world's third-largest container carrier said Q3 profits fall 72.6% on geopolitics and heightened trade tensions. The post CMA CGM profit collapses on ocean ‘slowdown’ appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FAA Lifts Order Slashing Commercial Flights    (2025-11-17)
  The Federal Aviation Administration said Nov. 16 it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports during the country's longest government shutdown.
• Glen Powell Brings His UPS Driver to Crash 'SNL' Monologue    (2025-11-17)
  Powell lamented that, for the past four years, the UPS driver might have thought he was a liar. So when he got the call to host "SNL," he and his family decided to make things right.
• Perspective: Safety Requires Rooting Out CDL Mills    (2025-11-17)
  A growing number of bad actors are posing as truck driver training schools, and the White House should be commended for taking this issue seriously, writes Andrew Poliakoff and Chris Spear.
• Likely 1st AB5 trucking enforcement action in California snags 3 companies    (2025-11-17)
  xcerpt: AB5 enforcement trucking leads to a $868K penalty for misclassification in California. Explore the implications for the industry. The post Likely 1st AB5 trucking enforcement action in California snags 3 companies appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Looted barge returns: Brooklyn Bridge’s unexpected journey    (2025-11-17)
  A Trailer Bridge barge that was looted after it grounded in the Bahamas is on the way back to Jacksonville.  The post Looted barge returns: Brooklyn Bridge’s unexpected journey appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Major truck stop discontinues roadside repairs in total    (2025-11-17)
  A spokesperson for TravelCenters of America parent company BP said the roadside-service shutdown applied to all repairs conducted...