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• UPS Buys Andlauer for $1.6B, Expanding Health Care Footprint    (2025-11-03)
  The acquisition strengthens UPS’ position in health care logistics, where major carriers are racing to build infrastructure for time- and temperature-sensitive shipments.
• Nova Scotia carriers use overseas recruiting, internships to hire truck drivers    (2025-11-03)
  Nova Scotia trucking companies are sending recruiters overseas, using internship programs, simulators and virtual reality and even hiring consultants to recruit, train and retain drivers. Executives from three carriers in […]
• TFI Q3 Profit Slumps 32% as Uncertainty Crops Volume Levels    (2025-11-03)
  Volume at the truckload division is taking a beating from tariffs, canceled infrastructure projects and the recent U.S. federal government shutdown, executives told analysts.
• Tesla Owner Complaints Rise in US Door-Handle Defect Probe    (2025-11-03)
  NHTSA opened the defect investigation Sept. 15, citing nine complaints submitted as far back as July 2023. Several parents said they were unable to open the Tesla doors to retrieve a child.
• Robotaxi Firm Pony AI Raises $863M in Hong Kong Listing    (2025-11-03)
  The robotaxi firm’s listing has attracted Uber Technologies, which was in talks to invest about $100 million in the share sale, Bloomberg reported. Pony AI went public in the U.S. last year.
• Crossword Puzzle Solution for November 3, 2025    (2025-11-03)
  Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the November 3, 2025 print edition.
• Cardboard Box Sales Slump, Stoking Lackluster Holiday Fears    (2025-11-03)
  U.S. corrugated box shipments fell to the lowest Q3 reading since 2015, maintaining the more measured pace seen in the previous quarter, according to data from the  Fibre Box Association.
• Suit Claims Faulty Tesla Doors Led to Deaths in Fiery Crash    (2025-11-03)
  NHTSA disclosed in September that it’s investigating whether some Tesla doors are defective, citing incidents in which exterior handles stopped working and trapped  occupants inside.
• Hackers, Crime Rings Team Up on Cargo Theft, Report Finds    (2025-11-03)
  Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint said hackers are targeting trucking carriers and freight brokers, seeking to infect their computer networks with tools that provide remote access.
• Uptime Unlocked: Balancing Technician Loyalty with Agility in Fleet Maintenance    (2025-11-03)
  For fleet operators, maintaining uptime means having the right technicians in the right place at the right time. But as the reach of your fleets expands and demands shift, a critical tension emerges: how do you preserve technician loyalty while scaling service?
• Largest Fleet of Police Cybertrucks to Patrol Las Vegas    (2025-11-03)
  The donation has raised concerns from government oversight experts about private donors’ influence on public departments and the boost to the Tesla brand.
• Carney Apologizes to Trump for Anti-Tariff Ad    (2025-11-03)
  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he told Ontario's premier not to run an anti-tariff advertisement that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to end trade talks with Canada.
• Supreme Court Hears Tariff Arguments This Week    (2025-11-03)
  Trump had said he wanted to take the highly unusual step of attending the arguments in person, but on Nov. 2 said he had ruled it out, saying he didn't want to be a distraction.
• Eaton to Buy Boyd Thermal for $9.5B in Data Center Play    (2025-11-03)
  The acquisition gives Eaton a portfolio of thermal-management products designed to control excess heat from data centers or in other applications across the industrial and aerospace sectors.
• US to Pause Port Fees on China Ships Starting Nov. 10    (2025-11-03)
  From Nov. 10, the U.S. will pause measures designed to combat China’s shipping dominance, the White House said. Meanwhile, Beijing said it would suspend the countermeasures it imposed.
• Perspective: Trucking Battles Lawsuit Abuse    (2025-11-03)
  Most every trucking company began with one person, one truck and a belief in a better tomorrow. But today, we face a challenge unlike any we’ve seen before, writes new ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.
• First look: BNSF earnings    (2025-11-02)
  BNSF Railway revenue and profits saw sequential gains for the third quarter and nine months. The post First look: BNSF earnings appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US rail traffic dips below 2024 levels for third week    (2025-11-02)
  U.S. rail traffic remained below 2024 levels for the third consecutive week and the sixth time in eight weeks, with both carload and intermodal traffic experiencing declines. The post US rail traffic dips below 2024 levels for third week appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Borderlands Mexico: Averitt expands San Antonio terminal to meet nearshoring demand    (2025-11-02)
  This week in Borderlands Mexico: Averitt expands San Antonio terminal to meet nearshoring demand; Blockades paralyze access to Mexico’s Port of Manzanillo; and Woojer taps Texas Logistic & Fulfillment for distribution operations. The post Borderlands Mexico: Averitt expands San Antonio terminal to meet nearshoring demand appeared first on FreightWaves.
• How stable are contract rates?    (2025-11-01)
  Truckload contract rates have been remarkably stable over the past few years, but they are about to be tested over the next 12 months. The post How stable are contract rates? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Is the goods economy in a recession? Freight data suggests so    (2025-11-01)
  As someone who’s spent decades immersed in the freight and logistics industry, I’ve learned that freight data often tells the story of the broader economy long before traditional indicators catch up. Right now, that data is painting a stark picture: The U.S. economy is entrenched in a goods recession. While consumer spending on services might […] The post Is the goods economy in a recession? Freight data suggests so appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Avoiding Nuclear Verdicts: How Fleets Can Protect Themselves in an Era of Rising Risk    (2025-11-01)
  Big jury payouts — sometimes topping $100 million — are becoming more common across the trucking industry. These “nuclear verdicts” are driving up insurance costs, putting companies at risk, and threatening the stability of fleets large and small. Now more than ever, fleet leaders need to understand where the risks are and take proactive steps […] The post Avoiding Nuclear Verdicts: How Fleets Can Protect Themselves in an Era of Rising Risk appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Air Travel Delays Stack Up as Shutdown Strains Staffing    (2025-10-31)
  U.S. air travel is beginning to show signs of strain as the government shutdown drags on, with traffic controller shortages snarling thousands of flights into the weekend.
• Why Are Drivers Still Paying To Unload Freight They Don’t Own?    (2025-10-31)
  You want your stuff unloaded? Pay somebody to do it. Small carriers should not have to worry about having to pay someone to unload at a receiver. The post Why Are Drivers Still Paying To Unload Freight They Don’t Own? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• How playing the long game builds trucking sales success    (2025-10-31)
  Trucking companies should think like the Toronto Blue Jays and advance one base at a time. Sales success comes from hitting singles, or building steady, sustainable growth through small, disciplined […]
• How extended lifecycles could catch up to some fleets    (2025-10-31)
  Discussions at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition revealed, among other things, that there are a whole lot of fleets just hanging on for survival. Those who’ve […]
• Senate rejection of Trump’s tariffs stirs North American trade debate    (2025-10-31)
  The U.S. Senate’s bipartisan vote to roll back President Donald Trump’s global tariffs underscores mounting resistance to his trade agenda. The post Senate rejection of Trump’s tariffs stirs North American trade debate appeared first on FreightWaves.
• XPO Reports Q3 Revenue Jumps to $2 Billion    (2025-10-31)
  The Greenwich, Conn.-based LTL carrier reported net income of $82 million for the three months ending Sept. 30. That compared with $95 million the previous year. 
• Aurora Prepares for Pivotal Launches as Losses Continue in Q3    (2025-10-31)
  The International Motors LT Series tractors will be deployed as part of Aurora’s transportation-as-a- service product line, according to the self-driving truck technology developer.
• Airbus widens order lead over Boeing for next-gen freighter jets    (2025-10-31)
  Korean Air, which has operated an all-Boeing cargo fleet, has agreed to buy seven large Airbus freighters. The post Airbus widens order lead over Boeing for next-gen freighter jets appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Werner Posts Q3 Revenue Gain Despite Cost-Driven Losses    (2025-10-31)
  Werner Enterprises saw its third-quarter bottom line swing from a year-ago profit to a loss as one-time expenses took a toll on its three-month results.
• TFI earnings slide, but Bedard feels ‘sun going to start coming up’ in 2026    (2025-10-31)
  TFI International reported lower revenue and profit in the third quarter as weaker freight volumes continued to weigh on the company’s earnings. TFI posted total revenue of $1.97 billion (all […]
• Trump Says Canada Trade Talks Won’t Resume    (2025-10-31)
  Asked by reporters aboard Air Force One whether negotiations between the White House and Carney’s government would resume, Trump said: “No, but I have a very good relationship."
• IPS announces addition of J&R Schugel    (2025-10-31)
  Employee-owned companies Interstate Personnel Services and J&R Schugel agree to join forces. The post IPS announces addition of J&R Schugel appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Heartland Express books another loss in Q3    (2025-10-31)
  Heartland Express saw some sequential improvement in operations in the third quarter but said truckload market fundamentals won’t improve until next year. The post Heartland Express books another loss in Q3 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DOT vows 'serious consequences' for CDL mills and carriers, shippers hiring 'illegal alien' drivers    (2025-10-31)
  After news of 40 'illegal alien' CDL drivers caught in an ICE raid in Indiana, DOT's Duffy and FMCSA Administrator Barrs vow to...
• 146 truck drivers among ‘illegal aliens’ nabbed in U.S. Midway Blitz operation    (2025-10-31)
  U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced Oct. 30 the completion of the Midway Blitz operation, which has resulted in the arrest of 223 illegal aliens on Indiana highways […]
• Landstar Profit Falls by More Than Half on Review Write-Downs    (2025-10-31)
  “We are working toward a late 2025 or early 2026 sale of Landstar Metro and have thus far experienced a good deal of interest in that company,” CEO Frank Lonegro.
• Freight Market Weakness Pummels Allison Q3 Profit, Revenue    (2025-10-31)
  Ongoing freight market weakness hammered Allison Transmission profit and revenue in the third quarter of 2025 while also precipitating a cut in full-year earnings guidance.
• Duffy plans to expand driver  enforcement to shippers    (2025-10-31)
  In his appearance on Fox News’ “The Will Cain Show” today, Duffy signaled a notable expansion in his enforcement strategy, pivoting from primarily holding trucking companies (carriers) accountable to also targeting shippers for enabling non-English-proficient commercial truck drivers. This move aims to broaden road safety measures amid ongoing crashes and debates on immigration and federal […] The post Duffy plans to expand driver  enforcement to shippers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• First Brands Lenders Allege ‘Widespread Fraud’ in Filing    (2025-10-31)
  The lender group is seeking to have certain special purpose vehicles dismissed from First Brands’ bankruptcy case and have also joined calls for the appointment of an independent examiner.
• New e2open owner WiseTech rocked by police search tied to founder White    (2025-10-31)
  Australian logistics software company WiseTech has seen its stock plummet anew due to police raid. The post New e2open owner WiseTech rocked by police search tied to founder White appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New Amazon cargo flight paves way for next-day delivery in Hawaii    (2025-10-31)
  Amazon has added a third freighter flight to Honolulu, paving the way for next-day parcel delivery and is carrying pineapples back to the U.S. mainland. The post New Amazon cargo flight paves way for next-day delivery in Hawaii appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Groupe Morneau expands leadership team    (2025-10-31)
  Saint-Arsène, Que.-based Groupe Morneau announced several leadership changes and appointments on Oct. 30. Marco Roussel expanded his responsibilities, taking over Morneau Borea in addition to the company’s global business unit. […]
• US-China Deal Is Undoing Damage From Trade War    (2025-10-31)
  After months of posturing, arguing and threatening, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have essentially turned back the clock.
• Exxon, Chevron Surpass Estimates With Production Increases    (2025-10-31)
  Exxon’s adjusted Q3 profit per share was 7 cents higher than analysts forecast, while Chevron posted an almost 20-cent surprise on Oct. 31. For Exxon, it was the sixth consecutive beat.
• Cloud Computing Growth Pushes Amazon Earnings Higher    (2025-10-31)
  Analysts are assessing Amazon's results, along with other retailers' earnings performances, to get insight into how shoppers are spending heading into the holiday season.
• Waabi integrates AI Driver into Volvo Autonomous Truck    (2025-10-31)
  With the integration milestone complete, both companies are now looking toward the next steps—broader commercial deployment in the near future. The post Waabi integrates AI Driver into Volvo Autonomous Truck appeared first on FreightWaves.
• CARB sues truck makers | ICE Indiana raid brings 'illegal alien' truck driver arrests    (2025-10-31)
  Among the 223 'illegal aliens' arrested by ICE officials in Indiana recently, 46 were CDL holders driving semi trucks. Also: CARB...
• Trucker of the Month John Penn reaps 10-mpg-plus rewards of two decades learning, growing    (2025-10-31)
  Though owner-operator Penn might chalk his success up to dumb luck, his story's clear evidence of smart preparation before he...
• The loss of SNAP benefits could slow the freight market    (2025-10-30)
  With the Federal Government shut down, SNAP benefits are at risk right now, and this could lead to a significant drop in consumer spending—and by extension, freight volumes—for as long as the shutdown drags on.  According to SONAR data, we’re already seeing freight volumes down 18.5% year-over-year.  October’s end usually kicks off peak season, but […] The post The loss of SNAP benefits could slow the freight market appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Duffy declares war on CDL mills and fleets that hire from them    (2025-10-30)
  WASHINGTON — In a press conference on Thursday, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled an aggressive new initiative targeting so-called “CDL mills” — commercial driver’s license schools accused of certifying unqualified drivers, many of whom lack English proficiency, basic operating skills, and proper citizenship documentation. The move comes as part of a […] The post Duffy declares war on CDL mills and fleets that hire from them appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Duffy pushes back on truck driver shortage     (2025-10-30)
  During a press conference on commercial driver’s license (CDL) enforcement, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy responded to a reporter’s questions about the truck driver shortage and the potential impacts of stricter rule enforcement. The discussion focused on workforce challenges in the trucking industry and the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) approach to addressing them. The press […] The post Duffy pushes back on truck driver shortage  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• XPO defies weak LTL demand with margin gains    (2025-10-30)
  XPO once again reported significant margin improvement in the third quarter, despite a soft less-than-truckload market. The post XPO defies weak LTL demand with margin gains appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Werner CEO sees ‘capacity attrition’ positioning carrier for recovery    (2025-10-30)
  Werner officials said technology investments, retail alignment and industry enforcement trends are paving the way for a freight recovery. The post Werner CEO sees ‘capacity attrition’ positioning carrier for recovery appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Pushes Ahead With China Trade Probe Despite Truce    (2025-10-30)
  While the U.S. and China agreed to suspend plans for higher tariffs and stricter export controls during their summit, the investigation is still moving forward, Greer said Oct. 30.
• Amazon invests $1.9B in delivery partner network as Q3 profits rise    (2025-10-30)
  Amazon reported third-quarter earnings of $180.2 billion in revenue, up 13% year over year. The post Amazon invests $1.9B in delivery partner network as Q3 profits rise appeared first on FreightWaves.
• First look: mixed signs of a turnaround at TFI’s U.S. LTL operations    (2025-10-30)
  A first look at TFI’s earnings. The post First look: mixed signs of a turnaround at TFI’s U.S. LTL operations appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Clean Energy Expands RNG Supply With Major Fleet Contracts    (2025-10-30)
  Clean Energy Fuels is accelerating its renewable natural gas growth, signing new fueling agreements with major trucking and waste-hauling fleets across the country.
• Ruan to use Clarios’ IdleLess battery monitoring system    (2025-10-30)
  Clarios announced that Ruan Transportation Management Systems will become the first fleet to deploy its IdleLess battery-monitoring technology. Ruan, which has 3,500 power units and 9,500 trailers, is headquartered in […]
• Ford to Restart India Plant, Defying Trump’s Domestic Agenda    (2025-10-30)
  The engines will not be exported to the U.S., but it’s unclear which countries they will be sent to, a source told Bloomberg. An announcement is expected as early as this week.
• Saia Beats Analyst Expectations as Q3 Profit Slides 7%    (2025-10-30)
  The Johns Creek, Ga., LTL carrier beat consensus analyst revenue expectations of $833.4 million by posting $839.6 million in Q3 2025, according to Zacks Equity Research.
• US, China clinch one-year trade truce, cut tariffs in rare earth deal    (2025-10-30)
  The U.S. and China have agreed to a one-year trade truce that cuts tariffs, resumes U.S. soybean purchases and keeps rare earths exports flowing. The post US, China clinch one-year trade truce, cut tariffs in rare earth deal appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Saia’s margins slip as LTLs await rebound    (2025-10-30)
  Less-than-truckload carrier Saia guided to a fourth-quarter operating ratio that would equal its worst since the pandemic. The post Saia’s margins slip as LTLs await rebound appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucking Industry Waits With Congress Stuck in Neutral    (2025-10-30)
  Bills meant to expand access to truck parking as well as enhance the safety of the nation’s pipeline system await consideration in the transportation policy and funding panels.