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• Will AI rewrite America’s freight strategy?    (2025-07-14)
  The Department of Transportation is updating a national freight strategy that expects freight tonnage to grow 50% by 2050. The post Will AI rewrite America’s freight strategy? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FedEx buys world’s first ATR 72-600 passenger-to-freighter aircraft    (2025-07-14)
  FedEx has committed to buy the first ATR 72-600 converted freighter, supplementing the production freighters already in its fleet. The post FedEx buys world’s first ATR 72-600 passenger-to-freighter aircraft appeared first on FreightWaves.
• June produces mixed freight trends, recovery remains ‘elusive’    (2025-07-14)
  June data from Cass Information Systems showed a decline in shipments but expenditures continued to rise. The post June produces mixed freight trends, recovery remains ‘elusive’ appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FedEx to celebrate Fred Smith’s life at Memphis event    (2025-07-14)
  FedEx will honor founder Fred Smith, who died last month, at a large ceremony in August. The post FedEx to celebrate Fred Smith’s life at Memphis event appeared first on FreightWaves.
• SONAR and WeatherOptics Deepen Partnership to Deliver Hyperlocal Weather Intelligence Through Enhanced Critical Events Module    (2025-07-14)
  SONAR, a leading global supply chain intelligence platform, is pleased to announce an enhanced partnership with WeatherOptics, a leading weather impact and risk intelligence provider. This collaboration allows mutual customers to customize the Critical Events module within the SONAR platform by easily uploading their own specific locations and facilities, enabling them to better anticipate and […] The post SONAR and WeatherOptics Deepen Partnership to Deliver Hyperlocal Weather Intelligence Through Enhanced Critical Events Module appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Fresh tomato prices could jump as tariff takes effect    (2025-07-14)
  The U.S. is withdrawing from a three-decade-old tomato trade agreement with Mexico on Monday. The post Fresh tomato prices could jump as tariff takes effect appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FreightWaves launches FreightTech 2026 awards    (2025-07-14)
  Enter your nomination by July 28 to secure early bird pricing. The post FreightWaves launches FreightTech 2026 awards appeared first on FreightWaves.
• China-US container trade trending down as peak season nears    (2025-07-14)
  Ocean container indicators turn negative as importers wait for developments on tariffs and trade policy. The post China-US container trade trending down as peak season nears appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Report: Interact Analysis cuts robot market growth forecast by $800M    (2025-07-14)
  Global supply chain automation firm Interact Analysis has reduced its forecast for mobile robot market growth by $800 million, citing reshaped supply chains and mounting uncertainty driven primarily by tariffs. The post Report: Interact Analysis cuts robot market growth forecast by $800M appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Container Q2 volumes up 4.4% for OOCL parent     (2025-07-14)
  Chinese-owned Orient Overseas (International) Limited, parent of OOCL, said it carrier 4.4% more containers in the second quarter from a year ago. The post Container Q2 volumes up 4.4% for OOCL parent  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Stop Food & Beverage Cargo Theft    (2025-07-14)
  Food and beverage cargo theft is spiking this summer. Learn how to protect your shipments with expert insights and proven strategies from AMAROK. Don’t let your goods become an easy target - read the blog to stay secure.
• Amid CPKC service crisis, rail union polls members about strike    (2025-07-13)
  A CPKC union is polling members about a possible strike, claiming the railroad took advantage of a service crisis to make workplace job changes on the troubled Kansas City Southern network.  The post Amid CPKC service crisis, rail union polls members about strike appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Borderlands Mexico: U.S. trade with Mexico rises to $74B in May    (2025-07-13)
  This week in Borderlands Mexico: U.S. trade with Mexico rises to $74B in May; Redwood Logistics opens office in Queretaro, Mexico; and Franke Group opens production plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The post Borderlands Mexico: U.S. trade with Mexico rises to $74B in May appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Maritime’s early peak masks rising trade and economic uncertainty    (2025-07-12)
  Container imports surged to a multi-year high in early July, driven by importers racing to recover lost time after tariff disruptions. While volumes spiked, this early peak doesn’t necessarily signal stronger demand.. As inventories grow more expensive to hold, maritime carriers are bracing for softer demand and more volatile shipping patterns in the months ahead. The post Maritime’s early peak masks rising trade and economic uncertainty appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Dispatch Handoffs That Don’t Drop the Ball    (2025-07-12)
  When dispatch handoffs get sloppy, mistakes multiply and money slips through the cracks. Drivers get left in the dark, loads fall through the cracks, and your business starts to bleed in places you can’t afford. Whether you’re running two trucks or twenty, this article will show you how to build a clean, repeatable dispatch handoff […] The post Dispatch Handoffs That Don’t Drop the Ball appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump announces 30% tariffs on imports from Mexico, EU     (2025-07-12)
  President Donald Trump on Saturday said he will impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union. The post Trump announces 30% tariffs on imports from Mexico, EU  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Northwest Seaport Alliance launches zero-emission drayage truck incentive program    (2025-07-12)
  The Northwest Seaport Alliance recently announced its first-ever incentive program for zero-emission truck and charging deployment in the Puget Sound region. Zeem Solutions was selected as the subrecipient of the program after a competitive bidding process. The post Northwest Seaport Alliance launches zero-emission drayage truck incentive program appeared first on FreightWaves.
• How to Build a Bulletproof Safety Binder from Day One    (2025-07-12)
  If you’re operating trucks without a complete, organized, and regularly updated safety binder, you’re playing a dangerous game — one that ends with audits, violations, or worse, lawsuits. Too many new carriers treat compliance like an afterthought. They get their DOT number, get insurance, start moving freight, and figure they’ll “clean it up later.” That’s […] The post How to Build a Bulletproof Safety Binder from Day One appeared first on FreightWaves.
• EU, US Spar Over Car and Farm Tariffs    (2025-07-11)
  People familiar with the negotiations cautioned that any potential deal could be upended by President Trump, who has yet to comment publicly on the arrangements under discussion.
• US, India Nearing Interim Tariff Deal Below 20%    (2025-07-11)
  India doesn’t expect to receive a tariff demand letter — unlike many other nations this week — and anticipates the trade arrangement will be announced through a statement.
• Broker Transparency – A Fight for Fairness or Just a Flashpoint    (2025-07-11)
  When you bring up broker transparency at a truck stop or in an owner-op Facebook group, you’ll see two things happen fast: tension and division. Some drivers will shout, “Show me the money!” Others will tell you it doesn’t matter — that chasing rate details is just noise. What started as a call for fairness […] The post Broker Transparency – A Fight for Fairness or Just a Flashpoint appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Electric Yard Tractors See Uptick in Fleet Adoption    (2025-07-11)
  Although proponents of electric terminal tractors say it’s just a matter of time before they’ll fill yards across the country, there are still some challenges ahead.
• Amazon Accused of Hiring Spree to Block Canadian Union Drive    (2025-07-11)
  Amazon “bombarded” employees with messages that were generally anti-union, the labor body said, though the company said it was “simply providing facts.”
• FMCSA: ELD Tampering Can Result in Stiff Penalties    (2025-07-11)
  The trucking industry is sharing information about how to spot the sophisticated new tampering of electronic logging devices and taking steps to remove bad actors from behind the wheel.
• US Tariff-Driven Customs Receipts Top $100 Billion    (2025-07-11)
  The Treasury Department recorded $27 billion in customs-duties revenue for June, bringing fiscal year-to-date inflows from levies to $113 billion.
• The Real Cost of Hiring the Wrong Dispatcher – And How to Avoid It    (2025-07-11)
  In this business, your dispatcher can either be your biggest asset or your biggest liability. Period. They’re not just booking freight — they’re controlling cash flow, driver morale, and your company’s reputation with every call they make. And if you hire the wrong one, you’re not just dealing with inefficiency. You’re setting your whole operation […] The post The Real Cost of Hiring the Wrong Dispatcher – And How to Avoid It appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Running on Ice: New partnerships come to the cold chain    (2025-07-11)
  In this edition: Compass and Illuminate partner for new TemperPack+, Nordic Cold Chain Solutions has a new GLP-1 packaging solution, and bananas swing for the freezer aisle. The post Running on Ice: New partnerships come to the cold chain appeared first on FreightWaves.
• At a conference of mostly green investors, AlFleet pushes marriage of AI and trucking    (2025-07-11)
  AIFleet uses a forum of mostly energy transition investors to tout its AI future for trucking. The post At a conference of mostly green investors, AlFleet pushes marriage of AI and trucking appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Ford Recalls 850,000 Cars Due to Potential Fuel Pump Failure    (2025-07-11)
  Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.
• Landstar owner-op wins new truck in company's 51st truck giveaway    (2025-07-11)
  Landstar owner-operator George Eason won a 2026 Freightliner Cascadia during Landstar's BCO All-Star Celebration earlier this...
• Australia Post rolls out parcel-only post offices    (2025-07-11)
  Australia Post is responding to e-commerce growth by building dedicated parcel post offices and rolling out an ultra-low cost shipping option aimed at small retailers. The post Australia Post rolls out parcel-only post offices appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Again Closes Border With Mexico to Livestock Imports    (2025-07-11)
  The U.S. has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, saying a flesh-eating parasite has moved farther north in Mexico than previously reported.
• Schneider National touts enhanced cross-border intermodal speeds    (2025-07-11)
  Schneider National announced improved transit times on its cross-border intermodal service with Canadian Pacific Kansas City. The post Schneider National touts enhanced cross-border intermodal speeds appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Best Truck Route App Options for Drivers    (2025-07-11)
  Not all GPS apps are built for trucking—if you’re an owner-operator or small fleet driver, using the wrong one could cost you time, fuel, and money. In this guide, we break down the best truck route apps that are built to keep you compliant, efficient, and profitable on every mile. The post Best Truck Route App Options for Drivers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Legislation seeks to add hair drug tests to FMCSA’s database    (2025-07-11)
  A new bill aims to compel FMCSA to accept positive hair drug tests in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, a move supported by major carriers but opposed by owner-operators. The post Legislation seeks to add hair drug tests to FMCSA’s database appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Motive releases new AI-powered positive driving model to reward good driving    (2025-07-11)
  Motive introduces Positive Driving AI to detect safe behaviors like quick obstacle avoidance, shifting fleets to rewards-based coaching. Results show 64% fewer safety incidents and 43% lower turnover The post Motive releases new AI-powered positive driving model to reward good driving appeared first on FreightWaves.
• CVSA, States Eye Crackdown on New ELD Tampering Trend    (2025-07-11)
  Roadside inspectors are considering a new out-of-service rule to fight a growing trend to tamper with electronic logging devices by falsifying a commercial driver’s rest and driving times.
• Brazil Vows Retaliatory Tariffs If US Sets 50% Rate    (2025-07-11)
  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said July 10 that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50%.
• Trump will charge 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting Aug. 1.    (2025-07-11)
  President Donald Trump plans to impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada starting Aug. 1. The post Trump will charge 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting Aug. 1. appeared first on FreightWaves.
• As E2open prepares to be acquired, slightly higher financial numbers seen as a success    (2025-07-11)
  Supply chain software provider E2open held an analyst-free earnings call, likely to be its last. The post As E2open prepares to be acquired, slightly higher financial numbers seen as a success appeared first on FreightWaves.
• What value does an LSP get from p44?    (2025-07-11)
  (The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) Shippers don’t partner with LSPs just to move freight—they rely on them to orchestrate complex, responsive, and cost-efficient networks on their behalf. Whether managing global air freight for pharmaceutical companies, regional FTL capacity […] The post What value does an LSP get from p44? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Performance Food Draws Takeover Interest From US Foods    (2025-07-11)
  Performance Food Group has attracted takeover interest from US Foods, a potential deal that would create a food distribution company with combined sales of roughly $100 billion.
• Truck Parking Club accepts strategic investment from CAT Scale Company    (2025-07-11)
  Truck Parking Club accepts strategic investment from CAT Scale, North America’s largest truck weighing network, to make parking more accessible to truckers nationwide. The post Truck Parking Club accepts strategic investment from CAT Scale Company appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Plans to Hike Tariffs on Canadian Goods to 35%    (2025-07-11)
  President Donald Trump said in a letter that he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American countries.
• Building a Load Review Checklist That Prevents Mistakes    (2025-07-11)
  If you’re running loads without a formal review process in place, you’re running blind. Every missed appointment, every unpaid detention, every “I thought we agreed on that” moment — it all comes back to one thing: a lack of structure. And in this industry, mistakes don’t just cost time — they cost money, relationships, and […] The post Building a Load Review Checklist That Prevents Mistakes appeared first on FreightWaves.
• NHTSA: Highway fatalities fall for 12th straight quarter    (2025-07-11)
  The agency estimated a 6.3% decrease in traffic fatalities across the U.S. in the first quarter of 2025. Also: $23M meth bust...
• Trump’s 50% Copper Tariff Could Rattle US Supply Chains    (2025-07-10)
  U.S. buyers of copper will pay a high price if President Donald Trump pushes ahead with a 50% tariff on refined metal as opposed to products such as wiring, according to producers and analysts.
• Parcels drive 2% global revenue gain for postal operators     (2025-07-10)
  International mail systems grew revenue in 2024 as e-commerce shipments negated a downward trend in letter mail. The post Parcels drive 2% global revenue gain for postal operators  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Longshore unions to unite for ‘anti-automation’ protest    (2025-07-10)
  A global alliance of union dockworkers is planning to meet later this year to map out a strategy to fight automation they say eliminates jobs. The post Longshore unions to unite for ‘anti-automation’ protest appeared first on FreightWaves.
• China expert Leland Miller announced as keynote speaker at FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival    (2025-07-10)
  FreightWaves has announced that Leland Miller, CEO of China Beige Book International, will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Future of Freight Festival (F3) this November. The event, a premier gathering for freight and logistics leaders, promises to equip attendees with forward-looking strategies amid ongoing U.S.-China trade dynamics and supply chain volatilities. The Future […] The post China expert Leland Miller announced as keynote speaker at FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Unilever Sells Venezuelan Ice Cream Unit to Mack de Venezuela    (2025-07-10)
  Unilever sold its Venezuelan ice cream business to truck dealer Mack de Venezuela, as a renewed bout of high inflation and political uncertainty hits the Andean nation’s private sector.
• JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Flags Complacency on Tariff Threat    (2025-07-10)
  In the wide-ranging comments, Dimon also said he believes the Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates — even as the market indicates otherwise.
• Another broker liability case knocks at Supreme Court door, this one involving C.H. Robinson    (2025-07-10)
  The brokerage industry may have two cases seeking Supreme Court guidance on a key issue of broker liability. The post Another broker liability case knocks at Supreme Court door, this one involving C.H. Robinson appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Building a Load Intake Process That Keeps You Organized    (2025-07-10)
  If your load intake process looks like scribbled notes, missed emails, and “I’ll remember it later” — you’ve already lost. Not to the load board, not to rates — but to disorganization. And disorganization is the silent killer in this industry. It’s what clogs your cash flow, confuses your drivers, and burns you out before […] The post Building a Load Intake Process That Keeps You Organized appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Transportation Panel Embraces ‘Back to Basics’ Highway Plan    (2025-07-10)
  Policymakers in the House of Representatives will prioritize traditional surface transportation projects when they kick off negotiations on a multiyear highway policy bill.
• Geopolitical Chaos Continues to Roil Trucking Industry    (2025-07-10)
  The trucking industry is wrestling with an unclear market trajectory forged through a combination of chaotic geopolitical negotiations and enduring market weakness.
• Tesla to Start Robotaxi Service in California and Arizona    (2025-07-10)
  CEO Elon Musk predicted on his social media service X that Tesla robotaxis could launch in the San Francisco Bay area “probably in a month or two,” pending regulatory approvals.
• Seeing Ahead: Seasonally Adjusted Forecast Now in SONAR Charts    (2025-07-10)
  Staying ahead of the freight market just got easier. We’re excited to roll out a new enhancement to our charting experience: Seasonally Adjusted Moving Average Projections. This feature forecasts a trendline six months into the future, giving you a clear, data-driven view of where the market might be heading based not only on historical patterns, […] The post Seeing Ahead: Seasonally Adjusted Forecast Now in SONAR Charts appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New FedEx Hub in Detroit Moves 12,000 Packages an Hour    (2025-07-10)
  FedEx recently opened a new facility on a sprawling piece of land at Detroit Metro Airport, loading it with new technology that helps move 12,000 packages an hour faster and more efficiently. 
• FedEx to terminate nearly 500 jobs, close two facilities    (2025-07-10)
  FedEx is cutting hundreds of jobs in North Carolina, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas. The post FedEx to terminate nearly 500 jobs, close two facilities appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump pledges 50% tariff on goods from Brazil    (2025-07-10)
  President Donald Trump said he is considering 50% tariffs on imports from Brazil over the prosecution of its former president. The post Trump pledges 50% tariff on goods from Brazil appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Used Truck Market Grapples With Instability in May    (2025-07-10)
  Used Class 8 truck sales, prices and mileage faced downward pressure from uncertain market conditions during May, ACT Research reported.
• Biggest gets bigger: Walmart leads all retailers as sales grew 7% in 2024    (2025-07-10)
  Walmart again led the list of top 100 U.S. retailers compiled by the National Retail Federation. The post Biggest gets bigger: Walmart leads all retailers as sales grew 7% in 2024 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump taps DOT’s Duffy to head NASA    (2025-07-10)
  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says it’s ‘time to take over space’ after accepting the role of interim administrator at NASA. The post Trump taps DOT’s Duffy to head NASA appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Carrier Logistics automates LTL shipment data entry    (2025-07-10)
  Carrier Logistics, Inc. announced that its freight management system now supports the automatic population of data entry fields from a bill of lading. The post Carrier Logistics automates LTL shipment data entry appeared first on FreightWaves.