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• Fleets Plan Bypass Around the Whole Network, Not Just the Easy Parts    (2026-06-15)
  Fleets run across a patchwork of state rules, enforcement patterns, and weigh stations that rarely look the same from one corridor to the next. Planning around those moving parts is where weigh station bypass strategy is headed.
• Tenet Transportation Tech, Crown Data Systems Merge    (2026-06-05)
  Tenet Transportation Tech merged with Crown Data Systems, combining Tenet’s carrier operations software with Crown’s airfreight trucking software business.
• Oil Rig Count Posts 6 Straight Gains, Longest Run Since 2022    (2026-06-05)
  U.S. oil drilling has expanded for six straight weeks, the longest uptrend in almost four years, after the Iran war pushed crude prices higher. 
• The Number the Dealer Shows You Is Not What the Truck Costs: How to Calculate the Real Price of Financing    (2026-06-05)
  Why the Monthly Payment Is the Wrong Number to Focus On The monthly payment is a cash flow number. It tells you whether you can keep the lights on week to week. It tells you almost nothing about what the truck actually costs. What the truck actually costs is the purchase price plus every dollar […] The post The Number the Dealer Shows You Is Not What the Truck Costs: How to Calculate the Real Price of Financing appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Commerce Backs Duties on Chinese, Mexican Van Trailers    (2026-06-05)
  The Commerce Department recommended levies be imposed on dry and refrigerated van trailers and subassemblies imported from China and Mexico after an investigation.
• Horizon Eyes Class 8 BEV Tractor Production Inside 18 Months    (2026-06-05)
  Horizon currently sells Classes 3-7 battery-electric trucks but is expanding its portfolio with a Class 8 design intended to rival the Tesla Semi.
• Oil Prices Continue to Slide    (2026-06-05)
  Brent crude, the international standard, gave up 2.2% to $92.97 per barrel. It was approximately $70 per barrel before the war began in late February.
• SONAR Sitrep: Housing affordability drags down key freight sectors    (2026-06-05)
  While a booming heavy-industrial sector has shielded certain segments, the broader housing affordability crisis is actively suppressing volumes across multiple shipping modes. The post SONAR Sitrep: Housing affordability drags down key freight sectors appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Hormuz Traffic Remains Near Zero as Peace Talks Stall    (2026-06-05)
  Iran is insisting on a ceasefire in Lebanon before it will accept a deal with the U.S. that’s meant to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend their truce by two months.
• Migrants rescued from burning trailer after South Texas smuggling chase     (2026-06-05)
  Law officers rescued 39 suspected undocumented migrants from a locked trailer that caught fire Thursday during a pursuit in South Texas. The post Migrants rescued from burning trailer after South Texas smuggling chase  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• High-Fashion Freight Draws High-Tech Thieves    (2026-06-05)
  Overhaul helped law enforcement recover a $187,000 shipment of designer goods in New Jersey. The criminals used strategic tactics to steal a blind load.
• New U.S. executive order targets customs enforcement, supply chain compliance    (2026-06-05)
  U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on June 3 aimed at strengthening customs enforcement and increasing oversight of international supply chains. The Executive Order is intended to improve […]
• FMCSA reviews 11 epilepsy waiver requests from commercial drivers     (2026-06-05)
  Eleven truck drivers with histories of epilepsy or seizure disorders are asking federal regulators for exemptions. The post FMCSA reviews 11 epilepsy waiver requests from commercial drivers  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• U.S., Mexico and Canada to Miss July 1 Date to Renew USMCA    (2026-06-05)
  By declining to formally renew, the Trump administration will trigger negotiations and an indefinite period of uncertainty about the future of the agreement.
• California’s meal break rule for bus drivers shot down by federal court    (2026-06-05)
  A California rule on meal and rest breaks for bus drivers was shot down by a federal court. The post California’s meal break rule for bus drivers shot down by federal court appeared first on FreightWaves.
• CDL fight reignites as DACA recipient petitions FMCSA    (2026-06-05)
  A California woman is asking FMCSA to temporarily restore commercial driver's license eligibility for DACA recipients. The post CDL fight reignites as DACA recipient petitions FMCSA appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Up, then down: drop in trucking jobs in May mostly wipes out gain from April     (2026-06-05)
  Truck transportation jobs mostly reversed the strong gains posted a month earlier. The post Up, then down: drop in trucking jobs in May mostly wipes out gain from April  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• ArcBest raises Q2 outlook for LTL, asset-light units    (2026-06-05)
  ArcBest raised operating income expectations for both of its business units. The post ArcBest raises Q2 outlook for LTL, asset-light units appeared first on FreightWaves.
• OPEC Output Plunges Further as U.S. Squeezes Iran    (2026-06-05)
  Output from its 11 current members dropped by 1.22 million barrels to 16.33 million a day in May, with Iran accounting for more than half of the decline.
• Canada Post parcel volumes decline 17.2% in Q1    (2026-06-05)
  Canada Post is turning its attention to pricing and operational reforms aimed at restoring financial stability after unionized letter carriers ratified a new contract. The post Canada Post parcel volumes decline 17.2% in Q1 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Shipping's 'Biggest Geek' to Explore Supply Chain Frontier    (2026-06-05)
  Container shipping analyst Lars Jensen on July 1 sets out for an 18-month trip to scope out opportunities and risks to better connect Africa’s economies to the global trading system.
• Is Ontario’s driving test an accurate assessment of entry-level skill?    (2026-06-05)
  We have recently been made painfully aware of the rot that pervades the truck driver training industry. The Ontario Auditor General’s report on driver training and licensing would lead anyone […]
• Criminals target freight with fake IDs, spoofed emails and stolen identities    (2026-06-05)
  Cargo theft has advanced from smash-and-grab crimes into sophisticated identity-based fraud schemes, experts say The post Criminals target freight with fake IDs, spoofed emails and stolen identities appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Employers Added 172,000 Jobs in May    (2026-06-05)
  The Labor Department reported June 5 that job growth was down last month from a revised 179,000 in April. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.3%
• How private yards became autonomous trucking’s most promising frontier    (2026-06-05)
  ISEE AI and TICO aim for 2027 autonomous yard tractor production. Gen-7 and closed safety case enable hundreds of truck orders soon. The post How private yards became autonomous trucking’s most promising frontier appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Black Marker, Magnetic Signs, and Peeling Decals: Here Is What 49 CFR 390.21 Actually Requires.    (2026-06-04)
  Spend a day on any interstate in this country and you will lose count. Trucks rolling down the highway with the company name scrawled on the door in black marker. USDOT numbers handwritten so small you would have to be parked next to the truck to read them. Letters smeared, crooked, half peeled off, applied […] The post Black Marker, Magnetic Signs, and Peeling Decals: Here Is What 49 CFR 390.21 Actually Requires. appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Nominate Your Company for the 2026 AI Excellence in Supply Chain Award    (2026-06-04)
  Artificial intelligence has moved from the edges of the supply chain to its center. What began as experimental pilots and proof-of-concept projects has become the operating reality for a growing share of the logistics industry, with AI, machine learning, and large language models now driving the demand forecasting, real-time visibility, document processing, and route optimization […] The post Nominate Your Company for the 2026 AI Excellence in Supply Chain Award appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Knight-Swift founder, executive chairman Kevin Knight retires    (2026-06-04)
  Knight-Swift Transportation announced the retirement of co-founder and executive chairman Kevin Knight. The post Knight-Swift founder, executive chairman Kevin Knight retires appeared first on FreightWaves.
• States Crack Down on Cargo Theft as Deceptive Pickups Rise    (2026-06-04)
  Truckers across the U.S. are having freight stolen at a rate amounting to $18 million each day, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.
• USDA Races to Impose Quarantine After Texas Screwworm Case    (2026-06-04)
  The U.S. Department of Agriculture is racing to contain the deadly New World screwworm after a case was detected in Texas.
• ATRI launches new survey on safety tech adoption    (2026-06-04)
  The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is seeking feedback from motor carriers and truck drivers, asking to share their thoughts in ATRI’s follow-up survey on the use and effectiveness of […]
• Truck Driver Helps Avert Alleged Kidnapping in S.C.    (2026-06-04)
  Anthony Moore was driving that morning when he saw her run into the road. She reached his truck and asked for help as a man claiming to be police pursued her.
• A Driver’s Paper Logs Said He Was in One Place. A Roadside Camera Network Said Otherwise. Welcome to the New Era of Trucking Enforcement.    (2026-06-04)
  (The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) Recently, a driver pulled into an Arizona scale house learned that an officer could reconstruct his entire multi-state trip from license plate readers and roadside cameras, matching the real timeline against paper logs […] The post A Driver’s Paper Logs Said He Was in One Place. A Roadside Camera Network Said Otherwise. Welcome to the New Era of Trucking Enforcement. appeared first on FreightWaves.
• House Panel Advances $200 Million for Truck Parking    (2026-06-04)
  House appropriators advanced a fiscal 2027 transportation funding bill June 3 that includes $200 million to expand truck parking capacity nationwide.
• Remember the 1970s Oil Crisis? This Isn't That    (2026-06-04)
  Higher energy costs have a muted impact on employment now because states where oil production is concentrated can see job gains even as others record losses.
• Truckload of Shake Shack Ribs Stolen in Mexico    (2026-06-04)
  CEO Rob Lynch said the theft, which Shake Shack had joked about on social media in mid-May, involved 3,000 cases of ribs.
• NMFTA Unveils Free Portal for Cyber, Cargo Crime Reports    (2026-06-04)
  The Threat Report Portal is designed to help industry participants share information about cyber incidents, suspicious activity and cargo crime.
• Tariff fraud enforcement targets importers over alleged duty evasion    (2026-06-04)
  First Brands, Perfectus, Canadian steel firms and Greenbrier are among recent targets in federal duty evasion actions The post Tariff fraud enforcement targets importers over alleged duty evasion appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA responds 2X to ongoing problems with Motus rollout    (2026-06-04)
  FMCSA, including its director, has released two statements on problems with the rollout of the Motus registration system. The post FMCSA responds 2X to ongoing problems with Motus rollout appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucker Path App Adds Paid Reservations for 50,000 Spots    (2026-06-04)
  Trucker Path said it has added more than 50,000 reservable truck parking spots to its app, expanding beyond helping drivers locate free parking.
• Trucking is driving double-digit growth for this rail freight category    (2026-06-04)
  Freight moving on U.S. railroads continued to post solid gains on improved industrial output and higher intermodal traffic. The post Trucking is driving double-digit growth for this rail freight category appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Order Directs Customs to Crack Down on Tariff Cheats    (2026-06-04)
  Officials said the order would address issues that have plagued the customs agency’s ability to enforce trade policy, including  schemes that route shipments through a third country.
• Greer Says ‘Deal’s a Deal’ for EU on Capped U.S. Tariffs    (2026-06-04)
  The White House on June 2 announced a proposal to hit 60 economies with tariffs of at least 10%. That has caused uncertainty for some trading partners including the EU.
• Oil Prices Fall on Developments in Iran War    (2026-06-04)
  Brent crude traded 2.6% lower June 4 at $95.18 per barrel on hopes the U.S. and Iran will ultimately agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers.
• FedEx partner airline says Caribbean service at risk without FAA waiver    (2026-06-04)
  A FedEx air cargo contractor says it wants to use bigger aircraft on Caribbean routes, but that FAA rules governing how far the planes can fly over water jeopardize continued service. The post FedEx partner airline says Caribbean service at risk without FAA waiver appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Anti-Cargo Theft Coalition Urges Senate Action on CORCA    (2026-06-04)
  The push follows overwhelming bipartisan passage of the bill in the House and adds to a sense of urgency in the Senate to move the measure to Trump's desk.
• Deadly Screwworm Parasite Found in U.S. Threatens Cattle Herd    (2026-06-04)
  The agency is implementing quarantines, movement controls and surveillance in a 12-mile zone around the detection, and has also expedited the release of sterile flies to prevent the pest’s spread.
• Peak indicator: $2,600 increase on one U.S. shipping service    (2026-06-04)
  A liner drops one of the biggest recent surcharges as demand surges for the peak shipping season. The post Peak indicator: $2,600 increase on one U.S. shipping service appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Five Below Raises Full-Year Guidance    (2026-06-04)
  The retailer said it will stay cautious on spending trends after tax refund-driven demand fades, while continuing to use viral products to drive store traffic.
• Service Sector Activity Rises on Consumer Demand    (2026-06-04)
  The Institute for Supply Management’s services index rose to a three-month high of 54.5. Readings above 50 indicate expansion.
• NMFTA launches anonymous threat reporting portal for freight fraud and cybercrime    (2026-06-04)
  As freight fraud, cargo theft and cyber-enabled crime continue to evolve, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association has launched a new Threat Report Portal designed to help transportation companies anonymously share incidents and identify emerging risks. NMFTA says the platform will provide a centralized location for reporting fraud, cyber threats and suspicious activity while helping the industry build a clearer picture of evolving criminal tactics. The post NMFTA launches anonymous threat reporting portal for freight fraud and cybercrime appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Freight distress spreads as bankruptcies, layoffs top 600 jobs     (2026-06-04)
  Bankruptcy filings and WARN notices show freight companies are still battling tight margins despite signs of market recovery The post Freight distress spreads as bankruptcies, layoffs top 600 jobs  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• S&P Global warns of looming problems at Odyssey as it cuts rating    (2026-06-04)
  Odyssey Logistics' debt rating was cut by S&P with some grim forecasts for next year. The post S&P Global warns of looming problems at Odyssey as it cuts rating appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Senate bill would end federal excise tax on new trucks, trailers    (2026-06-03)
  Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate would end the 12% federal excise tax (FET) on new heavy-duty trucks and trailers. The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act was introduced by […]
• Descartes reports record revenue amid ‘challenging’ trade landscape    (2026-06-03)
  Descartes reported better-than-expected results in its latest quarter as customers use its tools to navigate a changing trade landscape. The post Descartes reports record revenue amid ‘challenging’ trade landscape appeared first on FreightWaves.
• XPO’s Q2 tonnage trending ahead of guidance    (2026-06-03)
  Less-than-truckload carrier XPO seems set to exceed its second-quarter tonnage projection based on the company's May update. The post XPO’s Q2 tonnage trending ahead of guidance appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Wall Street Sees Automakers, Suppliers as AI Power Plays    (2026-06-03)
  Investors betting that more old-world auto companies are in line to benefit from the boom in AI got another stamp of approval from Wall Street.
• Trade Judge Replies to Trump Appeal, Calls Filings 'Colorful'    (2026-06-03)
  A judge took the unusual step of personally responding to the Trump administration’s appeal of his order to refund $166 billion in tariffs.
• Senators Push Repeal of Federal Excise Tax    (2026-06-03)
  Senior senators recently unveiled bipartisan legislation designed to repeal a World War I-era federal excise tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers.
• Amazon scores big win at NLRB over whether it’s a joint employer with DSPs    (2026-06-03)
  Amazon has struck a deal with the NLRB that should end the question whether it’s a joint employer with its DSPs. The post Amazon scores big win at NLRB over whether it’s a joint employer with DSPs appeared first on FreightWaves.
• CBP’s ‘Operation Checkmate’ Nets 36 Undocumented Truckers    (2026-06-03)
  Of the undocumented truckers arrested during the operation, 30 are from India and six are foreign nationals from El Salvador, Mexico and Russia.
• Q&A: EMA’s Jacqueline Gelb Talks Legislation, Regulation    (2026-06-03)
  A longtime advocate in Washington for trucking stakeholders, Gelb replaced Jed Mandel, who ended a quarter of a century as EMA president in September 2025.
• Apollo affiliate raises $1.4B for logistics real estate fund    (2026-06-03)
  Bridge Investment Group announced it raised nearly $1.4 billion for a fund that will acquire logistics properties. The post Apollo affiliate raises $1.4B for logistics real estate fund appeared first on FreightWaves.
• 2 e-commerce logistics providers expand capacity in Great Plains    (2026-06-03)
  Two e-commerce fulfillment providers have opened new warehouses in Texas and Oklahoma. The post 2 e-commerce logistics providers expand capacity in Great Plains appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Walmart CEO Points to High Fuel Prices as ‘Stress Point’    (2026-06-03)
  CEO John Furner said that low-income consumers are experiencing greater pressure on high gas prices. “That’s really the stress point, is the price of fuel,” he said.