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• UPS Purchases 400 Robots to Unload Trucks in Automation Push    (2025-12-15)
  UPS will invest $120 million in 400 robots used to unload trucks, according to sources, revealing new details on the logistics giant’s $9 billion automation plan that aims to boost profit.
• Ford to Suffer $19.5 Billion Hit Tied to EV Reduction    (2025-12-15)
  Ford Motor Co. will take $19.5 billion in charges tied to a sweeping overhaul of its electric vehicle business after struggling for years to make it profitable.
• Qargo lands $33M Series B to fuel AI-driven TMS growth in Europe    (2025-12-15)
  Amid 18-month expansion Qargo quadruples customer base, grows processed invoicing to $2.5 billion The post Qargo lands $33M Series B to fuel AI-driven TMS growth in Europe appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Ontario shuts down Peel Truck Driving School    (2025-12-15)
  A Brampton truck driving school has been permanently closed by the province of Ontario, Ministry of Transportation spokeswoman Dakota Brasier confirmed to trucknews.com. Local media first reported the closure of […]
• Union Pacific adds retiring CF Industries CEO to its board    (2025-12-15)
  Will joined gas conglomerate CF Industries in 2007 and had served as CEO since 2014 The post Union Pacific adds retiring CF Industries CEO to its board appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA waives driving limits for fuel haulers in Northeast    (2025-12-15)
  Federal regulators issued a temporary hours-of-service waiver for truckers hauling heating fuel in four states due to severe cold and a major refinery outage. The post FMCSA waives driving limits for fuel haulers in Northeast appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Luminar Files for Bankruptcy After Losing Volvo Contract    (2025-12-15)
  Before filing for bankruptcy, Luminar struck an agreement with Quantum Computing to sell it the equity of its subsidiary Luminar Semiconductor for $110 million in cash.
• Duffy Takes Tough Stance With N.Y. on Noncompliant CDLs    (2025-12-15)
  “Fifty-three percent of New York’s non-domiciled [commercial driver licenses] were issued unlawfully or illegally," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says.
• Brad Jacobs to Step Down as Chairman of XPO and GXO    (2025-12-15)
  Brad Jacobs joined XPO in 2011 and built it into one of North America’s largest transportation companies before spinning off GXO in 2021 and RXO in 2022.
• Crossword Puzzle Solution for December 15, 2025    (2025-12-15)
  Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the December 15, 2025 print edition.
• 3PL Wagner Logistics acquires contract logistics business    (2025-12-15)
  Wagner Logistics announced that it has acquired Dawson Logistics’ contract logistics unit. The post 3PL Wagner Logistics acquires contract logistics business appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Amazon’s same-day grocery delivery serves as magnet for parcel business    (2025-12-15)
  Amazon has more than doubled its same-day delivery footprint for fresh groceries since the summer. The post Amazon’s same-day grocery delivery serves as magnet for parcel business appeared first on FreightWaves.
• States unite to defend road safety in Supreme Court case    (2025-12-15)
  (The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) In a major legal battle at the U.S. Supreme Court, 29 states plus the District of Columbia have joined forces to support a truck accident victim. Their amicus or “friend of the court” […] The post States unite to defend road safety in Supreme Court case appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Texas Jury Awards $44M to Family of Man Killed in Semi Crash    (2025-12-15)
  A Dallas County jury last week awarded $44 million in damages to the family of a man killed when his truck was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler during the 2021 winter ice storm in Texas.
• Parcel carriers score 98% for on-time delivery during holiday rush    (2025-12-15)
  The big three domestic parcel carriers are consistently hitting on-time benchmarks even as holiday package volumes spike. The post Parcel carriers score 98% for on-time delivery during holiday rush appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tesla Share Price Nears Record High as AI Hopes Fuel Rally    (2025-12-15)
  It’s been a rocky comeback for Tesla, whose share price has more than doubled since it hit a low in early April amid a wider market meltdown sparked by President Trump’s tariff offensive.
• US Homebuilder Confidence Hits 8-Month High    (2025-12-15)
  Mortgage rates have been hovering in the 6.3%-6.4% range the past couple months, near their one-year lows, which has marginally helped to move some buyers off the sidelines.
• Canada Inflation Holds at 2.2% as Core Pressures Ease    (2025-12-15)
  “It does look like some more positive signs of underlying inflation slowing,” Citigroup economist Veronica Clark said, while adding that rent costs are showing “some stickiness.” 
• FMCSA data: are these the ‘most dangerous’ trucking carriers in America?    (2025-12-15)
  These carriers have the highest crash rates, per FMCSA data. The post FMCSA data: are these the ‘most dangerous’ trucking carriers in America? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Xi Warns Officials Against Superficial Economic Gains    (2025-12-15)
  Chinese leader Xi Jinping said officials should not only be assessed by the economic growth rate, but also their achievements in ensuring people’s well-being and maintaining stability.
• US-Bound India Exports Surge Despite Tariff Pressure    (2025-12-15)
  The growth was largely supported by India’s push into markets like China, although there was also a sharp rebound in shipments to its biggest export destination, the U.S.
• Jacobs stepping down as XPO, GXO chair to focus on QXO    (2025-12-15)
  Brad Jacobs is stepping down as executive chairman of XPO and RXO. The post Jacobs stepping down as XPO, GXO chair to focus on QXO appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New Prime faces almost $40 million nuclear verdict from fatal Texas wreck    (2025-12-15)
  A Texas jury has handed down a roughly $44 million nuclear verdict, most of which will hit carrier New Prime. The post New Prime faces almost $40 million nuclear verdict from fatal Texas wreck appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Mosaic delivers Orderful’s strategy to remove EDI mapping    (2025-12-15)
  Electronic data interchange (EDI) platform Orderful announced Monday it has released its latest integration product, Mosaic, which leverages artificial intelligence to eradicate the mapping experience for its customers. The company plans to use this new product’s AI-native architecture as the foundation for future offerings as well. For decades, electronic data interchange has been the silent […] The post Mosaic delivers Orderful’s strategy to remove EDI mapping appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Deep South Democrats back UP-NS rail merger    (2025-12-15)
  Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern win the backing of Congressmen from Deep South states where they operate for their controversial transcontinental rail merger. The post Deep South Democrats back UP-NS rail merger appeared first on FreightWaves.
• California sues DOT over losing $40M in federal funding due to lack of ELP enforcement    (2025-12-15)
  In its lawsuit, California claims that it meets all requirements for enforcement of English language proficiency, contrary to...
• Oregon ending 'trusted carrier' program with lack of funds | New HOS waivers in several states    (2025-12-15)
  Jan. 1 Oregon will discontinue its Trusted Carrier Partner Program, which gave qualified fleets weigh station pre-clearance privileges...
• ICE arresting 'illegal' CDL drivers at their homes in states that don't cooperate with interstate raids    (2025-12-15)
  Immigration police are 'targeting drivers who are known to be illegal aliens and arresting them mostly at their homes,' ICE told...
• Calif. suit says FMCSA can’t withhold funds over ‘new’ English policy    (2025-12-14)
  California is suing the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for withholding $33 million in a dispute over the enforcement of English language proficiency (ELP) […]
• Borderlands Mexico: Customs overhaul may reshape cross-border manufacturing, expert says    (2025-12-14)
  This week in Borderlands: Customs overhaul may reshape cross-border manufacturing, expert says; Transport Capacity Services opens Monterrey office to boost U.S.–Mexico freight; and WeShip Express relocates headquarters to Austin. The post Borderlands Mexico: Customs overhaul may reshape cross-border manufacturing, expert says appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Christmas comes early for trucking    (2025-12-13)
  Carriers are rejecting loads at a pace not seen in years, with little to no post-Thanksgiving reprieve. Is this yet another sign that capacity is finally reaching a tipping point? The post Christmas comes early for trucking appeared first on FreightWaves.
• 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.
• Demand, capacity “don’t stack up” on U.S. container trades    (2025-12-12)
  A supply and demand imbalance continues to weaken pricing on U.S. container trade routes as ocean carriers chase a softer market with more ships, particularly to the U.S. East Coast, Xeneta data shows. The post Demand, capacity “don’t stack up” on U.S. container trades appeared first on FreightWaves.
• 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, […]
• ROUTE Act would allow young US CDL-holders to cross state lines    (2025-12-12)
  A bill introduced by Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., aims to eliminate restrictions that prevent young commercial drivers from crossing state lines. Currently, 18- to 20-year-old truck drivers are prohibited from […]
• 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.