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• 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 […]
• 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.
• Borderlands Mexico: Nearshoring spurs C.H. Robinson expansion in Texas    (2025-11-16)
  This week in Borderlands: Nearshoring spurs C.H. Robinson expansion in Texas; Safran invests $115M to expand aerospace operations in Querétaro; and $80M logistics campus takes shape in Tucson. The post Borderlands Mexico: Nearshoring spurs C.H. Robinson expansion in Texas appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Truckload’s value in critical lane is on the rise despite weak demand    (2025-11-15)
  Truckload rates have increased on a main transcontinental artery, showing that the value of truckload service has grown even though there is less demand for it. The post Truckload’s value in critical lane is on the rise despite weak demand appeared first on FreightWaves.
• California CDL fight signals national enforcement scrutiny    (2025-11-14)
  As California revokes 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs amid a feud between Governor Newsom and Secretary Duffy, industry experts warn motor carriers to prepare for liability risks and a hit to freight capacity. The post California CDL fight signals national enforcement scrutiny appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Supreme Court broker liability case now has a schedule    (2025-11-14)
  The deadline for the first key brief is at the start of December. The post Supreme Court broker liability case now has a schedule appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Cyberattack Drives Major Loss at Jaguar Land Rover    (2025-11-14)
  The cyberattack fallout for JLR, already under pressure from U.S. tariffs, was so severe it dented the U.K. economy and forced the government to step in with an emergency loan guarantee.
• Red state AGs: Rail merger could threaten national security    (2025-11-14)
  The top law enforcement officers for nine states say the merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern threatens national security – and President Trump’s plans for American prosperity.  The post Red state AGs: Rail merger could threaten national security appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Police find fridge, printer in cab of speeding truck    (2025-11-14)
  Police in southwestern Ontario stopped a commercial vehicle for speeding and found something not so cool in the cab. Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police officers pulled over the vehicle on […]
• Trump Moves to Cut Tariffs on Key Food Imports    (2025-11-14)
  The move comes as President Trump has pivoted to focusing on affordability measures as voters are growing increasingly wary of the economy under his leadership.
• Fuller, Adamo clash over freight recession, CDL enforcements, trucking outlook    (2025-11-14)
  FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and DAT’s Ken Adamo recently debated freight demand, CDL enforcement and whether automation will define the industry’s future. The post Fuller, Adamo clash over freight recession, CDL enforcements, trucking outlook appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Postal Service plans parcel price hikes in January    (2025-11-14)
  The U.S. Postal Service is looking to its parcel business for revenue growth. On Friday, it announced another round of rate increases. The post US Postal Service plans parcel price hikes in January appeared first on FreightWaves.
• ATA, CVSA Call for Third-Party ELD Certification    (2025-11-14)
  The push to strengthen ELD certification comes amid concern on the part of trucking companies, law enforcement and others about ELD tampering aimed at circumventing driver HOS limitations.
• Mullen, TFI executives advise fleets to tighten belts, retain talent during slump    (2025-11-14)
  Leaders from Canada’s largest fleets say the freight economy remains stuck in a difficult cycle, with no near-term relief expected until capacity finally leaves the market. Carriers have little choice […]
• Fewer but larger transport M&As in Q3: Study    (2025-11-14)
  A rail mega-merger was an outlier as transport M&A volume fell in the third quarter while geopolitics hastened a downward trend. The post Fewer but larger transport M&As in Q3: Study appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucking Fleets Turn to Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Runs    (2025-11-14)
  Emissions can be reduced, and trucking fleets still can rely on today’s predominant vehicle technologies and fueling infrastructure.
• Why Lineage’s third expansion in Hobart is a game-changer    (2025-11-14)
  Lineage recently made a significant investment in Indiana, unveiling the latest expansion of its cold-storage campus in Hobart. The company’s decision to add roughly 188,000 square feet of space, bringing in 58,000 additional pallet positions equipped with next-generation automation, makes it the company’s largest facility in North America.  This expansion marks the third time the […] The post Why Lineage’s third expansion in Hobart is a game-changer appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Oregon's highway-funding package hikes fuel tax, aims at weight-mile simplification    (2025-11-14)
  Oregon House Bill 3991 hikes the state's motor fuels tax and aims to increase revenue collection. An effort to challenge it via...
• USPS reports 5.7% decline in parcel volumes, $9B loss    (2025-11-14)
  The good news is the U.S. Postal service trimmed its net loss by $500 million in FY2025. The bad news? It still lost $9 billion and operating losses increased $900 million. The post USPS reports 5.7% decline in parcel volumes, $9B loss appeared first on FreightWaves.
• If Supreme Court Strikes Tariffs, Wall Street Doubts Refunds    (2025-11-14)
  Wall Street heavyweights have struck deals with companies that could be eligible for reimbursement if tariffs are ruled unlawful, yet investors are finding the trade can be had for relatively cheap.
• FMCSA launches crash-risk study on driver schedules    (2025-11-14)
  Federal regulators plan to survey 60 motor carriers for data on driver work schedules and crash risk that potentially could help inform adjustments to hours-of-service restrictions. The post FMCSA launches crash-risk study on driver schedules appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucking exodus: A new threat to US ocean logistics    (2025-11-14)
  Declining container volumes are aiding port and terminal operations, but trucking issues could impact the supply chain in 2026, a new report finds. The post Trucking exodus: A new threat to US ocean logistics appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL rule in limbo after court grants emergency stay motion    (2025-11-14)
  The D.C. appeals court weighed in on DOT's move to cancel CDLs for almost 200,000 non-domiciled drivers on Thursday, dealing FMCSA...
• Warehouse demand at coastal gateways to return in 2026    (2025-11-14)
  Warehouse operator Prologis sees demand for coastal logistics facilities hitting a three-year high in 2026. The post Warehouse demand at coastal gateways to return in 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Court Blocks New Rules Limiting Which Immigrants Can Get CDLs    (2025-11-14)
  The court said the federal government didn't follow proper procedure in drafting the rule and failed to “articulate a satisfactory explanation for how the rule would promote safety.”
• UP, NS shareholders overwhelmingly approve $85 billion rail merger    (2025-11-14)
  Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern took the first official step in their proposed merger as shareholders approved the transcontinental tie-up.  The post UP, NS shareholders overwhelmingly approve $85 billion rail merger appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Back Merger    (2025-11-14)
  Roughly 99% of both railroads’ shareholders voted to support the largest rail merger in history, but the U.S. Surface Transportation Board must still OK it before the deal can be completed.
• Join me on home stretch to aid fellow truckers' health, wellness with research    (2025-11-14)
  Clifford Petersen invites OTR drivers to participate in his retention/turnover research, the final step toward a psychology PhD...
• US strikes trade deals across Latin America, lowers tariffs on Argentina’s beef    (2025-11-14)
  The U.S. announced on Thursday new trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala. The post US strikes trade deals across Latin America, lowers tariffs on Argentina’s beef appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Renewable Natural Gas Gains Interest From Fleets    (2025-11-14)
  The use of natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks is receiving a boost, due in part to the rollout of a more powerful natural gas engine and the growing availability of renewable natural gas to reduce emissions.
• Scout Motors Selects Charlotte as Headquarters    (2025-11-14)
  The U.S. subsidiary of Volkswagen is aiming to create 1,200 jobs for its new headquarters. Scout also has a new $2 billion electric vehicle production factory in Blythewood, S.C.
• Wreaths Across America — A Trucker-Driven Mission That Honors, Connects and Lifts Community Spirits    (2025-11-14)
  By the time December rolls around, trucking looks different. Freight slows down. Parking fills up earlier. Drivers feel the cold creeping into their bones. But there’s one thing winter does that no other season can: it slows the world down just enough for us to remember what matters. And that’s when the Escort to Arlington […] The post Wreaths Across America — A Trucker-Driven Mission That Honors, Connects and Lifts Community Spirits appeared first on FreightWaves.
• National Tank Services in Sarnia, Ont., marks 20 years of no lost-time injuries    (2025-11-14)
  The National Tank Services (NTS) Sarnia, Ont., team achieved a safety milestone of 20 years of no lost-time injuries (LTI). NTS, a division of Trimac, reached 7,300 consecutive safety incident-free […]
• Delivering the immense potential of IoT for distribution    (2025-11-14)
  In the fast-paced world of distribution, tackling escalating complexities driven by unexpected shifts in global supply chains and rising customer expectations requires essential digital innovation. The Internet of Things (IoT) is not just an upgrade, but a fundamental shift that is central to creating an automated and resilient supply chain. By connecting devices and systems […] The post Delivering the immense potential of IoT for distribution appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FedEx Places First Order for Harbinger EV Chassis    (2025-11-14)
  FedEx spokeswoman Savannah Haeger said the order represents the first time the shipping company has paired an order in the medium-sized EV chassis space with an investment in the EV truck maker.
• Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Retire in 2026    (2025-11-14)
  Walmart said CEO Doug McMillon will retire in February and be replaced by John Furner, 51, who has served as head of Walmart U.S. since 2019.
• ATRI seeks motor carriers for study on rising insurance costs    (2025-11-14)
  The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is seeking motor carriers to participate in research on rising insurance costs and managing risk. ATRI said trucking liability premiums rose by 36% per […]
• The Company That’s Doing it Different    (2025-11-14)
  In this episode of What the Truck?!?, host Malcolm Harris sits down with eTruux CEO Shan Ravin to break down how eTruux is bridging efficiency and trust between shippers and carriers with transparent pricing and integrated TMS + ELD systems. The post The Company That’s Doing it Different appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Hill Transportation Leaders Eye Highway Bill    (2025-11-13)
  Rep. Sam Graves’ T&I committee is expected to resume hearings specific to comprehensive highway legislation that is meant to improve safety and supply chain connectivity.
• Trade volatility hits Hapag-Lloyd profits    (2025-11-13)
  Hapag-Lloyd saw profits tumble as global trade uncertainty hurt container rates despite higher revenue. The post Trade volatility hits Hapag-Lloyd profits appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US, Argentina Advance New Trade Accord    (2025-11-13)
  The moves to ease trade in cattle come as the Trump administration is looking to provide relief to American consumers with wholesale beef prices surging in recent years.
• Two aftermarket truck parts suppliers combining into one    (2025-11-13)
  Two suppliers of truck parts to the aftermarket are combining into one firm. The post Two aftermarket truck parts suppliers combining into one appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Airlines Confident in Quick Recovery Once FAA Lifts Order    (2025-11-13)
  Though airlines say they expect normal operations to resume within three or four days after the order is lifted, some have suggested that problems might linger longer than that.
• 3PL Systems and Shiplify bring new transparency to LTL accessorials    (2025-11-13)
  In less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, even seasoned brokers struggle to quote shipments accurately. The issue rarely lies with the base rate; it’s the hidden accessorial charges that disrupt margins and relationships. Residential deliveries, liftgate requirements, and limited-access locations often go unnoticed until after booking, resulting in rebills, disputes, and frustration for both brokers and shippers. Despite […] The post 3PL Systems and Shiplify bring new transparency to LTL accessorials appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucking’s Two-Front War: Capacity Contracts And Costs Explode    (2025-11-13)
  In this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson sits down with Michael Precia to break down how fleets can manage rising operational costs by avoiding some of the worst costs with safety and compliance optimization. The post Trucking’s Two-Front War: Capacity Contracts And Costs Explode appeared first on FreightWaves.
• First Brands Creditors Demand Separation of Advisers    (2025-11-13)
  Creditors demanded First Brands appoint separate advisers for units that issued $2.5 billion in off-balance-sheet debt, arguing conflicts of interest threaten the insolvency case.
• European Union moves to revoke duty-free status for parcel imports    (2025-11-13)
  The European Union is cracking down on the wave of low-value e-commerce shipments from China. Importers could soon have to pay duties on parcels that currently can enter the zone for free. The post European Union moves to revoke duty-free status for parcel imports appeared first on FreightWaves.
• TSA Staff to Receive $10,000 Bonuses After Shutdown    (2025-11-13)
  Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Nov. 13 the move would help TSA employees who took extra shifts to keep security lines moving as paychecks stopped.
• New GXO Leader Builds Upon Foundation as Second CEO    (2025-11-13)
  “The overall economic market may not be growing, but the contract logistics industry is, and outsourcing is,” GXO CEO Patrick Kelleher said during an interview with Transport Topics.
• Schneider Launches Fast Track Intermodal Service    (2025-11-13)
  Schneider is expanding its intermodal capabilities with Fast Track, a new service promising two-day faster transit and 95% on-time delivery for shippers with time-sensitive freight.
• Paccar Continues Cutting Quebec Truck Manufacturing Jobs    (2025-11-13)
  As recently as September, Peterbilt was touting expanded manufacturing capacity at the factory, with the first 567 vocational Class 8 truck rolling off the production line Sept. 24.
• OTA names Elkelouei Driver of the Year, honors Gillmore with Truck Hero award    (2025-11-13)
  The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) celebrated two drivers at its annual conference in Toronto on Nov. 12, recognizing Kriska Transport’s Mohamed Elkelouei as Driver of the Year and Bison Transport’s […]
• OTA honors Gagnon with Service to Industry Award    (2025-11-13)
  Serge Gagnon overheard he was going to be honored by the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) by pure chance, even before he had been officially informed of the decision. He was […]
• Appeals Court Revives Yellow’s Suit Against Teamsters    (2025-11-13)
  The case began when Yellow sued the union in the weeks leading up to its bankruptcy filing in 2023. The Teamsters had balked at the second phase of a proposed terminal network restructuring.
• October freight shipments plunge, Cass data shows    (2025-11-13)
  Freight shipment declines widened in October, Thursday data from Cass Information Systems showed. The post October freight shipments plunge, Cass data shows appeared first on FreightWaves.
• What Makes an Ethical Dispatch Service    (2025-11-13)
  The industry has a serious love/hate relationship between motor carriers and brokers.  That relationship can be even more volatile with dispatch services in between the brokers and the carriers.  The reality is that in today’s market, carriers are looking for every edge they can find to get the best rates possible to secure the future […] The post What Makes an Ethical Dispatch Service appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Your First Winter as an Owner-Operator — How to Stay Rolling When the Cold Hits Hard    (2025-11-13)
  The first real winter as an owner-operator feels a lot like your first year running your own business — the weather just exposes what you didn’t prepare for. Cold doesn’t care how motivated you are, how nice your truck is, or how solid your dispatcher sounds on the phone. When the temps fall below freezing, […] The post Your First Winter as an Owner-Operator — How to Stay Rolling When the Cold Hits Hard appeared first on FreightWaves.
• NTSB Nominee John DeLeeuw Advances Despite Pushback    (2025-11-13)
  President Trump’s nominee to serve on the independent NTSB recently advanced through another step of the confirmation process, even as Democrats voice concern over his nomination.
• Latest US railfreight in the red    (2025-11-13)
  Higher shipments of grain and nonmetallic minerals failed to offset intermodal’s decline, according to the Association of American Railroads. The post Latest US railfreight in the red appeared first on FreightWaves.
• VW-Rivian Joint Venture May Sell EV Tech to Other Carmakers    (2025-11-13)
  The joint venture, known as RV Tech, said it has made solid progress on delivering the EV electrical and software platform that Volkswagen needs to compete with Tesla and Chinese rivals.
• Uber Freight enters last mile through Better Trucks partnership    (2025-11-13)
  Uber Freight enters the last mile delivery market through an investment in technology platform Better Trucks. The post Uber Freight enters last mile through Better Trucks partnership appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Ongoing Uncertainty Hampers Truck Orders in October    (2025-11-13)
  Monthly orders data has trended below prior-year results since the start of the year. President Trump’s focus on tariffs has created uncertainty for both OEMs and truck buyers.
• All 14 Victims Identified From UPS Cargo Plane Crash    (2025-11-13)
  Victims included three pilots on board when the crash happened during takeoff at UPS Worldport, the company’s global aviation hub located at Muhammad Ali International Airport.