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• Penske Logistics implementing Augment’s AI platform    (2026-01-14)
  Penske Logistics is implementing a new artificial intelligence platform from Augment following a successful six-month pilot. The technology supplements Penske’s track-and-trace capabilities and provides its operating teams with another resource […]
• Southeastern Freight Lines Boosts Cross-Border Operations    (2026-01-14)
  Southeastern Freight Lines joined the ranks of less-than-truckload carriers beefing up their cross-border operations as the value of trade between the U.S. and Mexico increases.
• Trump Backs Nvidia Deal With China, Adds Chip Tariff    (2026-01-14)
  Under an order Trump signed on Jan. 14, the government would collect the duty on the chips as they’re brought to the U.S. before final shipment to Chinese customers and other foreign markets.
• Trump Establishes Process to Secure Key Mineral Supplies    (2026-01-14)
  President Trump has been under pressure to respond after China constrained access to rare earths crucial to advanced technologies during a trade spat last year.
• Penske Logistics Advances Shipment Tracking Capabilities    (2026-01-14)
  Penske Logistics is set to introduce an artificial intelligence platform that will aid key supply chain segments in tracking shipments.
• Taiwan Officials Head to Washington for Tariff Talks    (2026-01-14)
  It’s unclear which U.S. officials will participate in the meetings and whether Trump plans to become personally involved. Whether a deal will be finalized also remains uncertain. 
• GoodShip Launches AI Transportation Analyst ‘Laney’    (2026-01-14)
  Transportation teams using GoodShip can now query their freight networks in real time with the launch of Laney, a new AI analyst designed to replace manual analysis and static dashboards.
• States Eye ELP Laws for Truckers, With Motor Carrier Fines    (2026-01-14)
  State legislators are assessing new bills requiring English-language proficiency skills for truckers, and setting fines for repeat offenders and companies with convicted drivers.
• Wait Continues as Supreme Court Doesn’t Rule on Tariffs    (2026-01-14)
  The court hasn’t said when it will issue its next opinions but could schedule more decisions Jan. 20-21, when the justices again are in session.
• OTA says extortion, theft and violence gripping Ontario trucking industry    (2026-01-14)
  The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says escalating truck and trailer thefts, extortion and organized crime-related violence have become a crisis for Ontario’s trucking industry. The comments followed a series of […]
• Truck Parking Club Aims for 10,000 New Parking Lots in 2026    (2026-01-14)
  Started in 2022, Truck Parking Club has a goal of establishing 10,000 new truck parking lots in 2026, an increase from the approximately 3,800 it now has in operation across 49 states. 
• The Silent Profit Killer in Transportation & Logistics    (2026-01-14)
  The transportation and logistics sector has proven its resilience through several major disruptions and supply chain upheavals including events like the pandemic, the blockage of the Suez Canal, the Russia-Ukraine War, but today’s operational realities present a new set of challenges that can’t be solved simply by adding more hands to the deck. The traditional […] The post The Silent Profit Killer in Transportation & Logistics appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Vooma, SONAR partner to bring high-frequency freight intelligence to your inbox    (2026-01-14)
  Vooma users can instantly validate their pricing against SONAR’s spot rates and lane scores. The post Vooma, SONAR partner to bring high-frequency freight intelligence to your inbox appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Honda to Boost Output of Cheaper, Gas-Powered Vehicles    (2026-01-14)
  Honda’s sales of EVs will take a back seat to gas-fueled cars and SUVs in response to growing demand for low-cost models, said Lance Woelfer, the head of Honda’s U.S. sales operations.
• Retail Sales Rebound on Car Buying, Holiday Sales    (2026-01-14)
  The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, increased 0.6% after a downwardly revised 0.1% drop in October, Commerce Department data showed Jan. 14.
• Wholesale Prices Rise a Mild 0.2% in November    (2026-01-14)
  The Labor Department reported Jan. 14 that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.2% in November from October and 3% from a year earlier.
• Penske Logistics is moving from AI experimentation to execution    (2026-01-14)
  After a six-month pilot, the Reading, Pennsylvania–based logistics provider is rolling out an agentic AI platform from Augment across its operations, heralding in a deeper commitment to applying artificial intelligence to day-to-day freight execution. The implementation expands Penske’s existing track-and-trace capabilities by adding an AI “teammate” designed to actively pursue shipment status updates when traditional […] The post Penske Logistics is moving from AI experimentation to execution appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Driver Legitimacy Summit takes on CDL fraud: Feb. 5-6    (2026-01-14)
  The two-day Driver Legitimacy Summit will convene in Atlanta on Feb. 5-6 to address risks to the industry posed by unauthorized and fraudulent commercial truck drivers. The post Driver Legitimacy Summit takes on CDL fraud: Feb. 5-6 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Temu challenges Amazon for cross-border e-commerce dominance    (2026-01-14)
  Temu has sprinted to the top of the leader board of e-commerce retailers selling in overseas markets. The post Temu challenges Amazon for cross-border e-commerce dominance appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tesla 'Full-Self Driving' Will Switch to Subscription-Only    (2026-01-14)
  Reaching 10 million active FSD subscriptions is among the targets Tesla must hit for CEO Elon Musk to earn additional shares under the pay package shareholders approved in November.
• China's Trade Surplus Surges 20% to Record $1.2 Trillion    (2026-01-14)
  Exports to other countries made up for slowing Chinese shipments to the U.S. under President Donald Trump's onslaught of higher tariffs.
• Retail optimism boosting trans-Pacific container rates    (2026-01-14)
  Trans-Pacific shipping rates have been increasing since mid-December, rising by approximately 5% in the last week. The post Retail optimism boosting trans-Pacific container rates appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Used-truck sales, prices surged to end 2025 | Dart Transit sold to private equity group    (2026-01-14)
  ACT Research reported a 12% increase in sales and an 8% increase in prices in December over November. Also: Dart Transit, USA...
• Carrier faces possible felony charge after fake license plate discovered    (2026-01-14)
  A truck's fabricated, phony license plate caught the attention of police in California, who are now investigating the carrier...
• Motive launches AI Dashcam Plus with with human-like depth perception    (2026-01-13)
  New device combines advanced processing, hands-free communication and license plate recognition for fleet safety The post Motive launches AI Dashcam Plus with with human-like depth perception appeared first on FreightWaves.
• UPDATE: R&R Family of Cos. faces uncertainty amid exec departure, payment concerns    (2026-01-13)
  R&R Family of Companies is facing growing scrutiny from carriers and lenders following an executive termination and reports of payment issues. The post UPDATE: R&R Family of Cos. faces uncertainty amid exec departure, payment concerns appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Five State of Freight takeaways: tighter market is holding    (2026-01-13)
  The January State of Freight webinar continued with the message that the market may have made a turn that will stick around. The post Five State of Freight takeaways: tighter market is holding appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Administration Waves White Flag on Transportation Funding Immigration Fight, But the War is Far From Over    (2026-01-13)
  The Trump administration's decision to drop its appeal that tied billions in transportation funding to immigration enforcement represents a significant legal setback, but don't mistake this tactical retreat for surrender. For motor carriers employing non-domiciled CDL holders, the regulatory battlefield has only shifted, not cleared. The post Trump Administration Waves White Flag on Transportation Funding Immigration Fight, But the War is Far From Over appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Feds seek input on solving supply chain bottlenecks    (2026-01-13)
  DOT issued an information request to develop its next Research, Development, and Technology Strategic Plan with an emphasis on multimodal mobility and congestion relief. The post Feds seek input on solving supply chain bottlenecks appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Mack Begins Serial Anthem Tractor Production    (2026-01-13)
  Mack Trucks began serial production of the Anthem regional-haul tractor Jan. 13, the Volvo Group division said. Anthems are built at the Lehigh Valley Operations plant in Macungie, Pa.
• US Budget Deficit Shrinks to $1.67 Trillion in 2025    (2026-01-13)
  December's deficit was $145 billion, per Treasury Department data. For the first three months of the 2026 fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, the shortfall came in at $602 billion.
• Traffic deaths in Ohio fall for fourth straight year    (2026-01-13)
  Traffic fatalities in Ohio decreased in 2025 for the fourth consecutive year. According to preliminary data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), fatalities fell by approximately 3% to 1,125 in […]
• Weekly U.S. rail traffic shows 4% drop    (2026-01-13)
  Rail traffic for U.S. railroads fell 4% for the week ending Jan. 3, 2026, according to statistics from the Association of American Railroads. Volume for the week was 404,293 carloads and intermodal units, with 192,665 carloads, down 2.8% from the corresponding week a year earlier, and 211,628 containers and trailers, down 5.1%. Only chemicals, 2.3%, […] The post Weekly U.S. rail traffic shows 4% drop appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Says USMCA Offers No Advantage to US    (2026-01-13)
  USMCA was one of Trump’s signature achievements during his first term, replacing the 1992 North American Free Trade Agreement. The deal is subject to a mandatory review this year.
• Class 8 Orders Soar More Than 100% Sequentially in December    (2026-01-13)
  Class 8 truck orders soared sequentially in December, a shift that experts attributed more to buyer trepidation over new emissions technologies than enthusiasm with business conditions.
• FMCSA Chief Touts Technology’s Role in Improving Road Safety    (2026-01-13)
  The Department of Transportation’s research portfolio is helping to guide a wide-ranging safety platform, FMCSA chief Derek Barrs said at TRB’s annual meeting.
• Consumer Price Index reports continued hikes in 2025    (2026-01-13)
  The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 2.7 percent in the year 2025, according to an annual report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The post Consumer Price Index reports continued hikes in 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• OnTrac CEO Duffy leaves for UK pest control company    (2026-01-13)
  The CEO of Tier 2 parcel delivery company OnTrac has resigned to become the head of a pest control company based in England. The post OnTrac CEO Duffy leaves for UK pest control company appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Why Charleston drayage drivers should care about Iran protests    (2026-01-13)
  Iran protests could signal a positive change for shipping as Maersk makes another successful voyage on the contested Red Sea-Suez Canal shipping route.  The post Why Charleston drayage drivers should care about Iran protests appeared first on FreightWaves.
• 2026 Outlook: Spot Market Strategies for Shippers, Carriers, and Brokers    (2026-01-13)
  As freight strategies evolve heading into 2026, the spot market is no longer just a last-resort option. It’s becoming a deliberate part of how shippers, carriers, and brokers balance flexibility, cost, and capacity. FreightWaves and Trimble surveyed industry stakeholders to better understand how the spot market is used today and how sourcing strategies are shifting. […] The post 2026 Outlook: Spot Market Strategies for Shippers, Carriers, and Brokers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Koch bolsters retail fulfillment network in SOS deal    (2026-01-13)
  Koch Companies announced it has acquired Store Opening Solutions, a provider of retail inventory consolidation services. The post Koch bolsters retail fulfillment network in SOS deal appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Benchmark diesel down 8th straight week    (2026-01-13)
  The consecutive week streak of declines in the benchmark retail diesel price is now eight, but market conditions are suggesting it might be a challenge to reach nine. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail diesel price declined 1.8 cents/gallon in the price published Tuesday, effective Monday. The latest price is $3.459/g.  It’s […] The post Benchmark diesel down 8th straight week appeared first on FreightWaves.
• TotalEnergies CEO Echoes Exxon’s Caution on Venezuela Oil    (2026-01-13)
  TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said it would take years to increase Venezuela’s oil output to above 3 million barrels a day from less than 1 million currently.
• Caterpillar Crosses $300 Billion in Market Value on AI Rally    (2026-01-13)
  Because of its business selling power-generation equipment, Caterpillar has been a runaway winner in a market where investors are hungry for secondary AI plays.
• Detroit Auto Show Opens as Industry Pares Splashy Debuts    (2026-01-13)
  While the Detroit Auto Show has scaled back dramatically from its heyday, it still drew 275,000 attendees a year ago. And it is leaning into interactivity.
• Trump Pressures Canada to End Boycott of US Liquor    (2026-01-13)
  Several Canadian provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, pulled U.S. wine and spirits from stores after President Donald Trump started a trade war last year.
• Maersk Makes Another Voyage Through Red Sea in Safety Test    (2026-01-13)
  The voyage marks another step toward normalization of global supply lines, after Yemen-based Houthis in 2023 began attacking vessels, forcing shipowners to sail south of Africa.
• Port of Long Beach Handled Record Amount of Cargo in 2025    (2026-01-13)
  Under the leadership of a new chief executive, Noel Hacegaba, the second-busiest port in the U.S. plans to invest to be ready to double the cargo it processes by 2050.
• Why Buying and Selling Heavy Equipment Still Feels Stuck in 2005    (2026-01-13)
  The trucking and heavy equipment industries have undergone a dramatic transformation since the pandemic. Fleet operators have adapted their business models, and buyer behaviors have shifted fundamentally. The demand for speed and efficiency has never been higher. Yet somehow, the marketplaces where trucks, trailers, and heavy-duty equipment change hands are still stuck in the past. The post Why Buying and Selling Heavy Equipment Still Feels Stuck in 2005 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Laney: the AI analyst from GoodShip shaping logistics’ future    (2026-01-13)
  Transportation teams don’t suffer from a lack of data. They suffer from the time it takes to turn that data into decisions. That reality is what pushed GoodShip to take a different path with its latest product launch. Rather than adding another dashboard or layering in agent-based automation, the Bellevue, Washington-based freight orchestration platform has […] The post Laney: the AI analyst from GoodShip shaping logistics’ future appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Inflation Was Mostly Unchanged in December    (2026-01-13)
  Consumer prices rose 0.3% in December from the prior month, the Labor Department said Jan. 13, the same as in November. Excluding food and energy, core prices rose 0.2%.
• Trump to Visit Ford Factory in Detroit to Push Manufacturing    (2026-01-13)
  President Donald Trump will try to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are taking a toll on Americans' pocketbooks.
• Mexican-built logistics startup WeShip sets sights on US expansion     (2026-01-13)
  Mexico-based logistics startup WeShip plans to launch U.S. domestic parcel services in 2026. The post Mexican-built logistics startup WeShip sets sights on US expansion  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA's ELD purge: Four new revocations    (2026-01-13)
  Drivers and fleets using the PremierRide Logs, DSG Elogs, and State Elogs devices should revert to paper and find replacement...
• Diesel dips eighth week in a row | Truck towed after violating OOS order for brakes, more    (2026-01-13)
  Another dip in diesel prices has the national average approaching 2025's low mark. Also: I-205 closure planned in Oregon; driver...
• Owner-ops, experts cautiously optimistic for 2026 rates bump    (2026-01-13)
  Anybody else see unusually strong spot rates out of California last week? With capacity and utilization tightening among other...
• Non-domiciled CDLs are back: New Jersey resumes issuance after FMCSA crackdown    (2026-01-13)
  Overdrive finds non-domiciled CDLs are still flowing in New Jersey, but elsewhere DOT seems to have successfully stamped them...
• 'Heavy Hook' 2024 389's tall order: Promoting tow-company positivity to trucking    (2026-01-13)
  Kentucky-based CTS Towing owner-operator Clifton Parsley uses his custom 2024 Peterbilt 389, 'Heavy Hook,' to promote a positive...
• Feds slash compliance costs for fuel haulers    (2026-01-12)
  A new rule issued by DOT’s hazmat safety agency is estimated to reduce trucking costs by $145.3 million annually by cutting red tape. The post Feds slash compliance costs for fuel haulers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Streetline to offer real-time truck parking availability reports along I-5    (2026-01-12)
  Intelligent transportation system company Streetline has expanded its advanced Truck Parking Information Management System and ParkerTruck mobile app to help truckers find parking along the Interstate 5 corridor in Washington. […]
• Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran    (2026-01-12)
  President Trump posted on social media that the new duty would be “effective immediately,” without providing further detail. The administration has yet to outline the scope.
• Purdue achieves first U.S. wireless charging of heavy-duty truck at highway speeds    (2026-01-12)
  Indiana test road delivers 190 Kilowatts to a prototype Cummins class 8 electric vehicle at 65 MPH The post Purdue achieves first U.S. wireless charging of heavy-duty truck at highway speeds appeared first on FreightWaves.
• STG Logistics Files for Bankruptcy, Continues Operations    (2026-01-12)
  STG and 64 affiliates filed for court protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. The company expects to exit court protection in around five months’ time.
• Used Truck Sales End Five-Month Run of Year-Over-Year Gains    (2026-01-12)
  Used Class 8 truck sales ended a run of five months of year-over-year gains in November. ACT Research reported volume slipped 1.5% to 20,400 units from 20,700 in the 2024 period.
• $500,000 shipment recovered after theft attempt in Ontario    (2026-01-12)
  A truckload shipment of connectivity hardware valued at around $500,000 was recovered intact after an attempted theft was detected in Mississauga, Ont., according to Overhaul. The shipment originated in Southern […]