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• China Turns Away Nvidia H200 Despite US Export Approval    (2025-12-12)
  “Apparently [China doesn't] want them, and I think the reason for that is they want semiconductor independence,” White House AI czar David Sacks said in an interview on Bloomberg Tech.
• Ryder Outlines 2026 Succession Plan for New CEO    (2025-12-12)
  “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside the most talented and dedicated professionals in our industry to deliver for our employees, customers and shareholders,” CEO Robert Sanchez said.
• House approval of digital financial disclosures would impact USPS mail    (2025-12-12)
  A House investment reform bill could impact the U.S. Postal Service by eliminating the requirement for investment companies to mail certain financial documents to customers. The post House approval of digital financial disclosures would impact USPS mail appeared first on FreightWaves.
• State of freight 'sluggish,' even amid spot spikes, capacity hits with ELP/CDL focus    (2025-12-12)
  What's the recent seasonal rates jump worth to the average owner-operator? How much might English language enforcement/non-domiciled...
• Walmart Isn't on Nasdaq 100 Index — Yet    (2025-12-12)
  Walmart ditched the New York Stock Exchange for archrival Nasdaq, marking the largest defection of a stock listing in the Big Board’s history. 
• Feds call out New York as ‘worst offender’ of illegal CDLs    (2025-12-12)
  An FMCSA audit found that New York unlawfully issued CDLs to foreign applicants with expired visas, prompting an order to halt issuance or face a loss of funding. The post Feds call out New York as ‘worst offender’ of illegal CDLs appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Maersk tabs new CFO, North American chief in global leadership shakeup    (2025-12-12)
  Maersk has appointed a new CFO and shifted regional business leaders, including for North America, as rival carriers chip away at its dominant position in the global shipping business.  The post Maersk tabs new CFO, North American chief in global leadership shakeup appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New York the 'worst offender' for improper non-domiciled CDLs: DOT    (2025-12-12)
  DOT Secretary Sean Duffy found 'alarming' errors with New York's issuance of non-domiciled CDLs. New York says Duffy is 'lying...
• New York May Lose $73M in Federal Funds Over Immigrant CDLs    (2025-12-12)
  New York routinely issues licenses to immigrants that may be valid long after they are legally authorized to be in the country, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Dec. 12.
• AI Rollouts Depend on People as Much as Technology    (2025-12-12)
  As artificial intelligence moves deeper into daily operations, transportation leaders are finding that managing the human element is just as important as finding the right technology.
• Putting AI to Work in Trucking    (2025-12-12)
  Transportation providers are gaining access to a broad menu of emerging artificial intelligence capabilities, available both as bolt-on systems and embedded features in transportation management software.
• AI Adoption Raises Stakes for Data Security    (2025-12-12)
  Emerging AI tools promise to deliver significant efficiency gains, but also widen the pathways through which sensitive information travels.
• MHC opens 24/7 full-service dealership in Iowa    (2025-12-12)
  Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC) has opened a new full-service commercial truck dealership in Ankeny, Iowa. The facility is located in the Des Moines metro area and operates 24 hours a day, […]
• Trucking Businesses Call for Stop to N.Y. Thruway Surcharge    (2025-12-12)
  The New York State Thruway Authority is moving forward in January with a newly announced 1% surcharge on all tolls processed through commercial toll management providers.
• Washington refused ICE, let 'criminal alien' trucker go after 6-car pile up: DHS    (2025-12-12)
  The driver, Juan Hernandez-Santos, caused a six-vehicle crash in Washington in which three people were reportedly hospitalized...
• Geotab: AI Revolution Will Help Fleets Survive in 2026    (2025-12-12)
  The rollout of artificial intelligence will depend on accurate, real-world data to be effective, says Geotab CEO Neil Cawse.
• Ryder CEO Robert Sanchez to retire, COO John Diez named successor    (2025-12-12)
  Ryder System has named John Diez, its current chief operating officer, as the next CEO to succeed Robert Sanchez upon his retirement in March. The post Ryder CEO Robert Sanchez to retire, COO John Diez named successor appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New Supertankers Sail Empty to Collect Oil    (2025-12-12)
  A shortage of oil tankers is becoming so acute that newly built vessels, which usually carry refined fuels on their maiden voyages, are instead racing empty to pick up crude as soon as possible. 
• Ford Steps Up Tech to Thwart F-150 Pickup Thieves    (2025-12-12)
  Christian Moran of Ford Secure says, “Thieves do like to go after pickup trucks. They also like to go after the contents that are often in pickup trucks."
• Maersk Picks New CFO Robert Erni With Logistics Background    (2025-12-12)
  Maersk has a strategy to grow in land-based logistics, which has historically had higher and more stable profit margins than container shipping.
• Mexico’s heavy-truck exports plunges 22% as light-vehicle demand also dips    (2025-12-12)
  Mexico’s automotive industry recorded sharp November declines in production and exports across cars, trucks and heavy-duty vehicles. The post Mexico’s heavy-truck exports plunges 22% as light-vehicle demand also dips appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA’s Barrs targets end of self-certification    (2025-12-12)
  The self-certification processes for truck driver training schools and electronic logging devices have made it too easy for bad actors to exploit the system and need to be strengthened. Combined […]
• Senators Say NDAA Would Roll Back Air Safety Reforms    (2025-12-12)
  Senators are pushing for changes to the NDAA after crash investigators warned the legislation would undo key safety reforms stemming from a collision between an airliner and Army helicopter.
• Peterbilt, Kenworth expand EV lineup with new medium-duty models    (2025-12-12)
  PACCAR subsidiaries target delivery, vocational fleets with zero-emission 536EV, T280E and more The post Peterbilt, Kenworth expand EV lineup with new medium-duty models appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Three Teamsters locals come together to set new deal with Sysco    (2025-12-12)
  Three Teamsters locals have have reached a new deal with Sysco in an unprecedented regional deal. The post Three Teamsters locals come together to set new deal with Sysco appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New bill explores path to interstate driving for under-21 truckers    (2025-12-12)
  The legislation would allow 18-20-year-old CDL holders to cross state lines, as long as they stay within a certain range of their...
• Codifying the Interim Rule or Locking in Ambiguity? Inside the Real Debate Over HR 5688    (2025-12-11)
  The conversation around non-domiciled CDLs has become one of the loudest and most emotionally charged debates trucking has seen in years. Depending on where you get your information, HR 5688 is either a long-overdue fix to a broken system — or a Trojan horse that could reopen the very loopholes drivers believe flooded the industry […] The post Codifying the Interim Rule or Locking in Ambiguity? Inside the Real Debate Over HR 5688 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Veritiv expands its TempSafe portfolio with curbside-recyclable pallet shipper    (2025-12-11)
  Veritiv, a major player in specialty packaging distribution and supply chain solutions, has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to its cold chain logistics offerings: TempSafe PalletShield, the industry’s first pre-qualified pallet shipper constructed from curbside-recyclable components. This new product marks a significant advance in sustainable packaging for biopharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive shipments, reflecting growing industry demand for […] The post Veritiv expands its TempSafe portfolio with curbside-recyclable pallet shipper appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Intermodal traffic continues to hold down overall U.S. rail volume    (2025-12-11)
  Intermodal shipments led U.S. rail freight lower in the latest weekly data but traffic remains higher year-to-date. The post Intermodal traffic continues to hold down overall U.S. rail volume appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Costco’s Profit Tops Estimates as Shoppers Prize Deals    (2025-12-11)
  Costco Wholesale's quarterly profit in its fiscal 2026 first quarter rose more than expected, a sign that price-sensitive shoppers continue to search for value. 
• First Brands' Loan Value Sinks to 30¢; Rescue Seen as Critical    (2025-12-11)
  Marathon Asset Management and others that provided First Brands Group with $1.1 billion are seeing the super-senior debt crater at a speed that bankruptcy experts say is unprecedented.
• DOT may scrap Biden-era road safety initiative    (2025-12-11)
  Despite declining traffic fatalities, DOT is considering ending its National Roadway Safety Strategy, with a decision expected by January 2026. The post DOT may scrap Biden-era road safety initiative appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Is Texas Quietly Downgrading Non-Domiciled CDLs? — Here’s What We Actually Know So Far    (2025-12-11)
  Over the past several days, screenshots like the one circulating below have spread rapidly across trucking social media. The letter, issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), notifies a driver that their non-domiciled Commercial Learner’s Permit or CDL has been cancelled effective immediately, citing non-compliance with federal regulations. Naturally, that has triggered a […] The post Is Texas Quietly Downgrading Non-Domiciled CDLs? — Here’s What We Actually Know So Far appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Parcel business is bright spot for global postal operators    (2025-12-11)
  The global postal industry is increasingly focused on parcel shipments over mail for its financial health. The post Parcel business is bright spot for global postal operators appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Holiday Season Poses Elevated Threat for Fraud, Cargo Theft    (2025-12-11)
  Heightened risk of fraud and theft this holiday season adds to the challenges the trucking industry already is contending with, experts warned.
• FMCSA Administrator Barrs to make radical changes to driver training, ELDs, med cards    (2025-12-11)
  FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs on Thursday announced the end of self-certification for training providers, ELDs, and medical...
• Congress Eyes Passage of National Defense Authorization Act    (2025-12-11)
  Specific to trucking, the NDAA proposes improvements to the procedures associated with moving military freight and relocation assistance for service members and their families.
• Rivian Unveils AI Chip for Automated Driving, Ditches Nvidia    (2025-12-11)
  The automaker will equip its upcoming R2 sport utility vehicles with Rivian Autonomy Processor 1 chips and a new lidar sensor. TSMC will produce the chips.
• Transfix’s big move as it licenses its brokerage TMS to NFI    (2025-12-11)
  Longer-term deal comes following decision by Transfix to exit brokerage; NFI was its customer for that sale. The post Transfix’s big move as it licenses its brokerage TMS to NFI appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Seamless integration behind DP World rebrand of ocean container line    (2025-12-11)
  DP World is rebranding its Unifeeder liner operator and two other divisions as it unifies its Marine Services units. The post Seamless integration behind DP World rebrand of ocean container line appeared first on FreightWaves.
• You share a beer, we share a truck: Stone Brewing’s blueprint for balanced cost, reliability and sustainability    (2025-12-11)
  In beer, making the product is only half the challenge; the other half is delivering within strict windows without sacrificing quality or budget. To tackle this challenge, Stone Brewing partnered with Flock Freight to add Shared Truckload (STL) to a blended transportation strategy, cutting spend on underutilized truckloads by 23%, while maintaining 99% on-time pickup […] The post You share a beer, we share a truck: Stone Brewing’s blueprint for balanced cost, reliability and sustainability appeared first on FreightWaves.
• 3,000 Waymo Taxis Recalled After School Bus Passing Problems    (2025-12-11)
  The operating software was updated in all vehicles by Nov. 17. The software may cause the vehicle to pass a stopped school bus even when the red lights are flashing and/or stop arm is extended.
• New York DMV Employees Charged in CDL Fraud Scheme    (2025-12-11)
  In October, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly and New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced a 51-count indictment against seven people.
• Mexico targets Asian imports with new tariffs ahead of USMCA negotiations    (2025-12-11)
  Mexico approved tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese and Asian imports, a move analysts say is aimed at placating the Trump administration. The post Mexico targets Asian imports with new tariffs ahead of USMCA negotiations appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Trade Deficit Unexpectedly Shrinks to Smallest Since 2020    (2025-12-11)
  The goods and services trade gap shrank nearly 11% from the prior month to $52.8 billion, Commerce Department data showed Dec. 11.
• Carvana Notches $33 Billion Run Ahead of S&P Entry    (2025-12-11)
  The S&P 500 entry, announced Dec. 5, has added fuel to the shares’ ascent. The first day Carvana trades in the index will be Dec. 22. 
• Mexico Approves Up to 50% Tariffs on China, Other Nations    (2025-12-11)
  Mexico’s Senate on Dec. 10 voted in favor of the bill that imposes tariffs of between 5% and 50% on more than 1,400 products from Asian nations that don’t have a trade deal with Mexico.
• Appeals Court Pauses Challenge to FMCSA CDL Rule    (2025-12-11)
  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Dec. 3 granted the agency’s Nov. 19 request to hold the case in abeyance, effectively putting the case on hold.
• Has FMCSA’s Decade-Old Chameleon Carrier System Been Running on Autopilot?    (2025-12-11)
  When a November 2025 draft memo from the Department of Transportation surfaced promising a groundbreaking "data-driven severity matrix" to catch chameleon carriers, it raised uncomfortable questions about ARCHI (Application Review and Chameleon Investigation), built with $3.5 million in congressional funding in 2012-2013. Is this bureaucratic amnesia, rebranding of an underperforming system, or evidence that FMCSA's chameleon detection infrastructure has been quietly abandoned? The post Has FMCSA’s Decade-Old Chameleon Carrier System Been Running on Autopilot? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• VW Considers Producing Range Extender Cars for US, Europe    (2025-12-11)
  Volkswagen said it’s monitoring market developments and has reserved the range extender concept for its future EV platform.
• Class 8 Orders Plummet 47% in Seasonally Unusual November    (2025-12-11)
  North American Class 8 truck orders fell from the prior year and sequentially in November despite the month usually being the third strongest of the year.
• Coca-Cola Names Company Veteran Henrique Braun as CEO    (2025-12-11)
  The Atlanta beverage giant said its board elected Henrique Braun as CEO effective March 31. James Quincey, Coke's current chairman and CEO, will transition to executive chairman.
• Connect with freight leaders nationwide at the FreightWaves Roadshow    (2025-12-11)
  The FreightWaves Roadshow 2026 is gearing up for an exciting kickoff. We’re connecting freight and supply chain professionals with critical insights and strategies in some of the most pivotal freight cities across the country. The post Connect with freight leaders nationwide at the FreightWaves Roadshow appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Ford Agrees to Break Up Battery Venture With Cell Partner SK    (2025-12-11)
  SK Innovation’s battery unit SK On will take over the companies’ BlueOval SK plant in Tennessee, while Ford will take on their factory in Kentucky, according to an emailed statement.
• Union Pacific sets date for historic rail merger filing    (2025-12-11)
  Union Pacific has set a specific date to submit its application to federal regulators for its merger with Norfolk Southern. The post Union Pacific sets date for historic rail merger filing appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Bouqs picks Roadie for same-day flower delivery    (2025-12-11)
  Bouqs has added same-day flower delivery in select markets with the help of Roadie, a UPS company. The post Bouqs picks Roadie for same-day flower delivery appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Freight Market Turmoil and What Smart Carriers Do Differently To Survive    (2025-12-11)
  Drawing parallels to COVID-era passenger carriers that either collapsed or strategically positioned for recovery, this analysis examines how predictive financial management, disciplined cost control, and forward-thinking strategy determine which carriers survive brutal market downturns, and why the industry's broken pricing structure punishes operators doing everything right. The post Freight Market Turmoil and What Smart Carriers Do Differently To Survive appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Strange bedfellows as states say brokers not protected under ‘safety exception’    (2025-12-11)
  It isn’t often you find Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and New York Attorney General Letitia James on the same side of an issue. But that pairing and numerous others that cross the political divide among the attorneys general of red and blue states and the District of Columbia can be found over the issue […] The post Strange bedfellows as states say brokers not protected under ‘safety exception’ appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Former medical examiner charged for allegedly falisying DOT physicals    (2025-12-11)
  A former examiner from Washington state allegedly did not conduct proper DOT physicals but passed applicants anyway. Also: CFI...
• DOT wants private sector to end $43M freight bottleneck    (2025-12-10)
  To replace the severely congested American Legion Memorial Bridge, the FHWA is seeking private-sector funding models like P3s due to Maryland's lack of revenue. The post DOT wants private sector to end $43M freight bottleneck appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Lean Solutions Group moves beyond staffing with AI-driven workflow and workforce intelligence    (2025-12-10)
  Lean Solutions Group has spent the last decade building its reputation as a people-first partner in the logistics industry. Its embedded teams became fixtures inside freight brokerages, 3PLs, and carriers across North America, powering back-office operations and customer service functions with nearshore talent.  But the company’s newest technology announcements, LeanTek AgentEdge and LeanTek Connect, signal […] The post Lean Solutions Group moves beyond staffing with AI-driven workflow and workforce intelligence appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Flatbed carrier PGT expands West through acquisition    (2025-12-10)
  PGT Trucking announced it has acquired fellow flatbed carrier Debrick Truck Line. The post Flatbed carrier PGT expands West through acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves.
• BP Wins Big in Trump’s First Gulf of Mexico Oil Lease Sale    (2025-12-10)
  A unit of BP was the high bidder in a U.S. auction for oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico, the first sale held during President Donald Trump’s second term.
• DHL Supply Chain deploys first Tesla Semi in net zero carbon push    (2025-12-10)
  California pilot delivers 500-mile Range, cuts emissions by 50 metric tons yearly The post DHL Supply Chain deploys first Tesla Semi in net zero carbon push appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Laredo carrier Texas International Enterprises files for Chapter 11    (2025-12-10)
  Texas International Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Dec. 6, warning in court documents that no funds will remain for unsecured creditors after administrative costs. The post Laredo carrier Texas International Enterprises files for Chapter 11 appeared first on FreightWaves.