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• Performance Food Group, US Foods Call Off Merger Talks    (2025-11-24)
  The combined entity would have leapfrogged Sysco at the top of the food service carrier table — serving restaurants, corporate offices, convenience stores, gas stations and truck stops.
• Some Seattle Flights Stop to Refuel as Pipeline Leak Persists    (2025-11-24)
  Some flights leaving Seattle have been forced to add stops to refuel after a pipeline spill cut off jet fuel supply to the airport as it gears up for a surge in travel through Thanksgiving.
• First Brands Sees New Call for Outside Trustee to Manage SPEs    (2025-11-24)
  First Brands' bankruptcy advisers are facing a new challenge that could impact how a potential restructuring of the auto parts supplier is carried out.
• FAA to Probe Airlines Over Shutdown Flight Limits    (2025-11-24)
  Under the agency’s original emergency order, carriers that didn’t comply could face penalties of up to $75,000 for every flight operated above the mandated limits.
• A Lifeline for Nikola Truck Owners, Fuel Cell Technology?    (2025-11-24)
  2025 was largely a dark year for hydrogen fuel cell electric rigs in the U.S, but a small group of equipment, fuel and truck suppliers are striving for a brighter future.
• Rick Cotton, Leader of Port Authority of N.Y.-N.J., to Retire    (2025-11-24)
  Rick Cotton, the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, who oversaw major revitalization efforts around the port, will retire in January, the agency announced.
• Texas Immigration Sting Pulls 31 CDL Holders Off the Road    (2025-11-24)
  Gov. Greg Abbott’s office noted that a majority of the drivers detained were holding commercial driver licenses issued by California. None of the drivers were holding Texas CDLs.
• October Trailer Orders Edge Higher Than 2024 Level    (2025-11-24)
  Preliminary net orders in October increased 3% year over year to 17,100 units. September had marked the first time orders trended below the prior-year results since April.
• Range Zero Emissions becomes first Rizon dealer in Washington    (2025-11-24)
  Range Zero Emissions vehicles has become the first authorized sales and service partner in Washington State for Rizon’s Class 4–5 battery-electric commercial trucks. The agreement is strengthening the availability of […]
• Crossword Puzzle Solution for November 24, 2025    (2025-11-24)
  Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the November 24, 2025 print edition.
• Trump, Xi Talk Trade Security and Taiwan’s Future    (2025-11-24)
  An ongoing row between Japan and China centered around Taiwan threatens to inject fresh tensions into the Trump-Xi relationship and complicate ties.
• Wayne Smith Farms, Cooley Transport receive first US deliveries of Mack Pioneer    (2025-11-24)
  Mack Trucks has delivered the first all-new Mack Pioneer trucks in the United States. Wayne Smith Farms and Cooley Transport received the delivery through Mack dealer Tri-State Truck Centers in […]
• Trump Reviews Nvidia’s Bid to Sell Chips to China    (2025-11-24)
  President Trump is hearing from “lots of different advisers” in deciding on the exports, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, noting that Trump understands China's Xi Jinping “the best.”
• Amazon Data Center Count Surges Past 900 Sites    (2025-11-24)
  Documents shine a light on Amazon’s cloud computing operations at a time when investors are keen for insights into whether AWS has sufficient capacity to meet the enormous demands of AI.
• DHL Invests $150 Million in Saudi Arabia Logistics Hub    (2025-11-24)
  Construction of the warehouse is expected to begin next year, Orkun Saruhanoglu, CEO of DHL Supply Chain in the Middle East and Africa, said in an interview.
• Port Volumes Slow Nearing End of Strong Year    (2025-11-24)
  Port of Los Angeles is bidding to reach the 10 million-container mark for the third time in its history, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka. 
• UPS and FedEx Strain as MD-11 Jets Stay Grounded    (2025-11-24)
  The grounding has drained capacity and complicated operations for the world’s largest package delivery companies just as shipping volumes surge for the peak period through Christmas.
• A ‘jobs apocalypse’: panel at Trimble eyes AI’s future in logistics    (2025-11-24)
  A panelist at the Trimble conference had a grim forecast for what AI might to do job levels. The post A ‘jobs apocalypse’: panel at Trimble eyes AI’s future in logistics appeared first on FreightWaves.
• 'Every foreign truck driver's worst nightmare': Courts can't stop Trump, DOT's immigration crackdown    (2025-11-24)
  DOT Secretary Duffy isn't deterred by a court ruling pausing his purge of non-domiciled truck drivers, and he's getting a big...
• Nevada asks for truckers' input on truck parking | Recalls over brakes issues: International, Peterbilt    (2025-11-24)
  Nevada DOT is asking for input from the trucking industry on parking challenges and opportunities in the state. Also: International...
• Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border boom collides with rising security risks    (2025-11-23)
  This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border boom collides with rising security risks; Mexico sets new quarterly FDI record with nearly $41B in Q4; and La Bonanza Avocados breaks ground on logistics hub in Pharr. The post Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border boom collides with rising security risks appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Not the weakest import demand we have ever seen    (2025-11-22)
  Import demand continues to weaken, and while it is not a purely positive sign for transportation markets, it is not the most dire either. The post Not the weakest import demand we have ever seen appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DOT Memo Reveals New Crackdown on Chameleon Carriers    (2025-11-22)
  A newly surfaced draft memo from inside the U.S. Department of Transportation signals one of the strongest federal moves yet to identify and shut down “chameleon carriers” — companies that repeatedly shut down, reopen under new names, and dodge enforcement. For years, these operators have quietly slipped through the cracks, hurting small legitimate carriers and […] The post DOT Memo Reveals New Crackdown on Chameleon Carriers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• No injuries reported in container ship fire at Port of Los Angeles    (2025-11-22)
  More than a hundred firefighters and emergency personnel were batlting an electrical fire aboard a ONE container ship that shut four terminals at the Port of Los Angeles. The post No injuries reported in container ship fire at Port of Los Angeles appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Canada Post, largest union announce tentative contract agreement    (2025-11-21)
  Canada Post and the mail carriers’ union have agreed to end two years of bitter negotiations pending resolution of some final details. The post Canada Post, largest union announce tentative contract agreement appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA revokes more ELDs; plans study on HOS, crash risk    (2025-11-21)
  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed five additional electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its list of registered devices. “This action reinforces FMCSA’s commitment to ensuring that every […]
• Canada Post reports record loss of $385M as parcel revenues plunge    (2025-11-21)
  Canada Post is essentially insolvent and says it needs another cash infusion to survive in the midst of labor unrest and rapidly shrinking parcel business. The post Canada Post reports record loss of $385M as parcel revenues plunge appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tyson to Cease Operations at Nebraska Beef Plant    (2025-11-21)
  Tyson Foods is ending operations at a beef plant in Nebraska and cutting a shift at a Texas facility as the meat producer loses millions amid the smallest American cattle herd in decades.
• Seattle Airport Faces Fuel Crunch Threat After Pipeline Shuts    (2025-11-21)
  Sea-Tac airport is facing the threat of disruptions for jet-fuel supplies after a pipeline spill prompted a shutdown at a time when airlines are prepping for a busy Thanksgiving week.
• Diesel Price Upside Momentum to Slow After Recent Jump    (2025-11-21)
  U.S. diesel exports have been relatively robust of late, more than 1 million barrels per day, according to Gas Buddy. A high percentage has gone to Latin America and South America.
• Trump Tariff Cut May Ease Pain for US Coffee, Beef Lovers    (2025-11-21)
  President Trump’s decision to remove a key tariff on Brazilian coffee and beef may deliver some relief to markets and U.S. consumers who have struggled with soaring prices for the key staples.
• White Paper: State of the Industry – November 2025    (2025-11-21)
  The November2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: Download […] The post White Paper: State of the Industry – November 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Cross-Border Freight Bridge Eyes Shuttle, Lift Prototypes    (2025-11-21)
  Developers of an elevated freight bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, using automated shuttles are set to begin building their first prototypes over the next six months.
• Tech Partnerships Highlighted at Trimble Media Day    (2025-11-21)
  Triumph, Motorcity Systems and Corcentric outlined technology integrations during a Nov. 17 media day event at Trimble’s Insight 2025 tech conference.
• Why Every Small Carrier Needs a Web Presence — Especially If You Want Direct Freight    (2025-11-21)
  Some small carriers believe direct shippers only care about price, capacity, and service. But in 2025, that’s not the full picture anymore. The companies you’re trying to do business with — whether it’s a local manufacturer, a regional distributor, or a national retailer — are vetting carriers differently. They’re pulling up Google. They’re checking your […] The post Why Every Small Carrier Needs a Web Presence — Especially If You Want Direct Freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Drunk trucker, company owe $1.6M after chemical spill    (2025-11-21)
  A South Carolina truck driver faces a major restitution payment for polluting a West Virginia waterway following a drunk-driving crash. The post Drunk trucker, company owe $1.6M after chemical spill appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Smart Trailer Technology Reshapes Trucking Operations    (2025-11-21)
  Smart trailer technology is evolving to cater to a trucking fleet’s needs and can dramatically improve all aspects of its operations, a panel said during Hendrickson's media day event.
• FMCSA Threatens to Decertify Pennsylvania’s CDL Program After Uzbek Terror-Suspect Obtains State License    (2025-11-21)
  When news broke that an Uzbek terror-suspect was arrested in Kansas while holding a Pennsylvania-issued commercial driver’s license, the trucking world felt the shockwave immediately. The man’s name was Akhror Bozorov, and federal officials now say his case exposed a breakdown inside Pennsylvania’s CDL verification system that has been building for years. That one license […] The post FMCSA Threatens to Decertify Pennsylvania’s CDL Program After Uzbek Terror-Suspect Obtains State License appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Ford Says Latest Fire at Aluminum Plant Won’t Hurt Profits    (2025-11-21)
  Ford affirmed that it still expects to earn $6 billion to $6.5 billion before interest and taxes this year, despite a second significant fire this week at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, N.Y.
• Autonomous truck adoption is expanding, though more slowly than first expected    (2025-11-21)
  The real-world adoption of Level 4 autonomous trucking has taken longer than originally anticipated, but such trucks are out there delivering freight today. Ann Rundle and Lydia Vieth of ACT […]
• What Lowe’s and Walmart Just Told Us About Q1 Freight — Part 2 of the Retail Freight Outlook    (2025-11-21)
  When Home Depot reported earnings early this week, it gave us the first real signal about how freight could shape up heading into Q1. They told us the consumer wasn’t collapsing, but they also weren’t opening their wallets like they used to. Big home projects were getting delayed. DIY was soft. And inventory levels were […] The post What Lowe’s and Walmart Just Told Us About Q1 Freight — Part 2 of the Retail Freight Outlook appeared first on FreightWaves.
• ACT: Used Truck Prices Steadying, But Small Carriers Should Pay Close Attention to What’s Coming Next    (2025-11-21)
  The used truck market has been on a roller coaster for the last five years. First came the COVID boom, when prices exploded and used tractors were selling for more than brand-new models did prior it felt like. Then came the freight recession, which sent prices tumbling and flooded the market with equipment nobody wanted […] The post ACT: Used Truck Prices Steadying, But Small Carriers Should Pay Close Attention to What’s Coming Next appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tesla Sued Over Fatality in Growing Scrutiny of Doors    (2025-11-21)
  The lawsuit comes weeks after suits filed in Wisconsin and California involving fatal crashes in which occupants allegedly became trapped when the doors wouldn't open.
• ACT Expo 2026 to dive into digital fleet technologies, AI, autonomy, clean tech    (2025-11-21)
  ACT Expo has released the agenda for its 2026 conference, set for May 4–7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with a focus on AI, autonomous systems, connected and software-defined […]
• Why the pace of Trump’s CDL crackdown now will be important for trucking later    (2025-11-21)
  A research report from Noel Perry, principal of consulting firm Transport Futures, found the Trump administration’s immigration-focused enforcement actions could result in the removal of more than 600,000 truck drivers, […]
• Australia Post adds weekend parcel delivery for holiday rush    (2025-11-21)
  E-commerce volumes have been trending upwards much of the year in Australia and the postal operator has added weekend delivery for the busy holiday season. The post Australia Post adds weekend parcel delivery for holiday rush appeared first on FreightWaves.
• EPA Holds Firm on 2027 NOx Rule – What Small Carriers Need to Know Before the Market Shifts    (2025-11-21)
  For months, the trucking industry has been waiting to see whether EPA would bend, pause, or extend the 2027 NOx emissions deadline. Industry groups filed petitions. Manufacturers warned about rushed timelines. Trucking associations argued the rollout was too fast and too expensive. But none of it moved the agency. EPA said no. The deadline remains. […] The post EPA Holds Firm on 2027 NOx Rule – What Small Carriers Need to Know Before the Market Shifts appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Rail merger no guarantee of growth: Analysts    (2025-11-21)
  A mega-merger of railroads would have to reverse a slow years-long market for freight to produce growth touted by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, an industry panel said. The post Rail merger no guarantee of growth: Analysts appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Why Winter Makes Fuel Water Separators and Air Tank Drains Non-Negotiable for Small Carriers    (2025-11-21)
  The first real cold snap of the season is when a lot of truckers remember something they already knew: winter doesn’t care how busy you are, how many miles you need this week, or how tight freight already feels. Winter finds every shortcut you’ve taken. It finds every part you ignored. It finds every ounce […] The post Why Winter Makes Fuel Water Separators and Air Tank Drains Non-Negotiable for Small Carriers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• AGs from railroads’ headquarter states back merger    (2025-11-21)
  The top law enforcement officers from three states urged federal regulators to approve the $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern railroad merger.  The post AGs from railroads’ headquarter states back merger appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Page Trucking Acquires Goulet in Boost to Bulk Operations    (2025-11-21)
  Page Trucking will acquire Goulet Trucking in a move that positions the combined operations among North America’s largest specialized bulk haulers.
• TITAN Containers introduces ArcticStore Horizon, environmentally friendly portable cold room    (2025-11-21)
  TITAN Containers is making a bold play to redefine what sustainable cold storage looks like with the launch of ArcticStore Horizon, a portable cold room engineered to slash energy use and global warming potential at a scale the industry hasn’t seen before. Horizon delivers an average 55% reduction in energy consumption and uses a near-zero-GWP […] The post TITAN Containers introduces ArcticStore Horizon, environmentally friendly portable cold room appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Mexico, Port Laredo remain on top for US trade in August    (2025-11-21)
  Mexico dominated U.S. trade in August as cross-border freight and goods surged to $74.4 billion. The post Mexico, Port Laredo remain on top for US trade in August appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Fleets Bring Drivers Into the Fold to Identify Cost Savings    (2025-11-21)
  Fleet executives said achievable incentives and frank discussions about opportunities for cost reductions can help companies operate cohesively to navigate difficult times.
• Consumer Sentiment Falls to One of Lowest Levels on Record    (2025-11-21)
  The final November sentiment index dropped to 51 from 53.6 in October, according to the University of Michigan. Views of personal finances were the dimmest since 2009.
• The Impossible Gap: Autonomous trucks enable death-defying Red Bull stunt    (2025-11-21)
  Scania & Plus SuperDrive power Matt Jones' world-first jump between two moving autonomous trucks requiring superhuman precision The post The Impossible Gap: Autonomous trucks enable death-defying Red Bull stunt appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Driver, owner charged after wheels come off truck    (2025-11-21)
  A truck traveling along the Toronto-bound Queen Elizabeth Way lost its wheels near Netherby Road in Fort Erie, Ont. on Nov. 7, Niagara Ontario Provincial Police said. No injuries were […]
• Trump's Tariffs Put Dent in Japan's Exports to US    (2025-11-21)
  President Donald Trump placed a 15% tax on goods imported from Japan. It's a heavy burden for the major U.S. ally, but shipments to the rest of Asia are helping to offset lost sales.
• DOT Threatens to Withhold $75M From Pennsylvania Over CDLs    (2025-11-21)
  Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration said the federal government didn't identify a single CDL issued to someone who wasn't eligible.
• Layoffs Piling Up Across Many Industries    (2025-11-21)
  Amid wider economic uncertainty, sizable layoffs have continued to pile up for companies across many industries, including transportation — raising worker anxieties.
• English-only CDL written tests: House bill introduced    (2025-11-21)
  A House version of a bill introduced in the Senate this summer would require all CDL testing to be conducted in English, rather...
• Pay wish list: Leased-owner, company-driver preferences v. reality    (2025-11-21)
  Comparisons between how owners and drivers are paid today and how they'd most prefer to be paid show one thing clearly: Compensation...
• Teradar emerges with $150M backing to replace radar and LiDAR in autonomous vehicles    (2025-11-20)
  Boston startup emerges from stealth with world's first commercial terahertz vision chip that delivers 20x radar resolution while seeing clearly through fog, rain and snow The post Teradar emerges with $150M backing to replace radar and LiDAR in autonomous vehicles appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA threatens to decertify PA’s CDL program    (2025-11-20)
  Regulators are threatening to withhold up to $151 million from Pennsylvania and potentially decertify its CDL program over uncorrected non-domiciled license errors. The post FMCSA threatens to decertify PA’s CDL program appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Page Trucking acquires fellow Northeast bulk carrier    (2025-11-20)
  Page Trucking announced it will acquire specialized bulk hauler Goulet Trucking. The post Page Trucking acquires fellow Northeast bulk carrier appeared first on FreightWaves.