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A fatal crash in Florida involving a non–English-speaking CDL holder set off a political firestorm—and it didn’t take long for Washington to respond. With headlines stacking up and safety advocates calling for accountability, newl[...]

Payables automation platform BravoTran announced the addition of receivables capabilities with the acquisition of Keystroke.io. The post BravoTran ups invoicing capabilities with Keystroke.io acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and My Freighter are adding all-cargo aircraft capacity to the European market. The post Three cargo airlines increase Europe freighter activity appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

An auditor inspects and cleans AI work in realtime. The post HappyRobot takes home an AI Excellence in Supply Chain award appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Atlas Air will provide outsourced transportation with a 777 freighter aircraft to Etihad Airways and DSV. The post Etihad Airways, DSV sign Atlas Air for dedicated 777 capacity appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Aurora announced Thursday it has partnered with McLeod Software to develop the industry’s first integration between autonomous trucks and a mainstream transportation management system. The post Aurora, McLeod partner on autonomous truck T[...]

Ajex Logistics acquisition boosts DHL’s presence in the Middle East e-commerce market. The post DHL eCommerce acquires share of Saudi Arabia courier appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The busiest U.S. container ports saw a modest rise for import container volumes in July as shippers raced to beat the Trump administration’s early August tariff deadlines. The post Tariffs pointing to historic import gap for U.S. containe[...]

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with Trimble — is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the marke[...]

Wawa, a major convenience store operator on the East Coast, is getting into the travel center business with its first outlet. The post Convenience store giant Wawa offers parking at new travel centers, but no showers appeared first on Freig[...]

Discover how freight brokers auto liability insurance with BrokerSafe addresses new risks effectively for freight brokers. The post Marsh launches BrokerSafe to help freight brokers confront rising legal and insurance risks appeared first o[...]

Infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak has acquired two logistics centers in Fort Worth, Texas. The post Stonepeak buys Fort Worth logistics properties appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

If you’re running trucks and not pulling oil samples, you’re missing a critical opportunity to catch something before it becomes a bigger issue. Oil samples are one of the cheapest, most reliable ways to see inside your engine without t[...]

In April 2024, federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York took down what they called a “beer theft enterprise.” A crew slipped into railyards across four states, loading thousands of cases of Corona and Modelo into U-Haul [...]

Flexport Capital redefines supply chain financing with BlackRock partnership, enhancing liquidity in logistics. The post Flexport Partners with BlackRock to provide $250 million in supply chain financing appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Mexico is proposing a 50% tariff on Chinese imports while banning shoe and small-package shipments to align with U.S. trade pressures. The post Mexico proposes 50% tariff on Chinese imports; bans shoes, small packages appeared first on Frei[...]

Scaling With Sanity: Financial Management for Multi-Truck Fleets wasn’t about spreadsheets and theory. It was about what actually happens when your business outgrows your personal bank account. And if you’re pushing past three to fi[...]

On paper, a 35,000-pound load and a 45,000-pound load might not seem that far apart. But in the real world, that 10,000-pound difference could be the reason your bank account feels thinner at the end of the month. The heavier the freight, t[...]

A transmission doesn’t just wake up one day and blow itself out. It wears down in silence. It warns you in whispers—until the whisper becomes a breakdown. Slipping gears. Delayed shifts. Rattles, vibrations, burnt fluid, rising temps—[...]

FedEx Supply Chain to cut 611 jobs in Memphis, Tennessee, as Cummins shifts logistics strategy. The post FedEx Supply Chain to layoff 600 workers at Cummins warehouse appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Dramatically reduce time from data acquisition to actionable insights. The post Incorta feeds your AI models directly from your ERP appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

President Trump on Tuesday fired Surface Transportation Board member Robert E. Primus, the board’s lone member to oppose the CP-KCS merger in 2023. The post Trump fires rail regulator board member Primus ahead of merger decision appeared [...]

C.H. Robinson has been leading the charge on AI, and now has a new tool in its Managed Solutions segment. The post AI drive at C.H. Robinson making its way to its 4PL arm, Managed Solutions appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Weaker intermodal traffic offset narrow gains in carload freight in the latest Association of American Railroads data. The post Intermodal drags down rail freight in latest week appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Ports in Houston and New Orleans posted strong July freight gains, while Corpus Christi crude oil exports declined. The post Gulf Coast ports post mixed July results: Houston, New Orleans up, Corpus Christi down appeared first on FreightWav[...]

DHL strengthens Asia Pacific cold chain logistics with new KLIA facility, boosting pharmaceutical transport capabilities. The post DHL expands Asia Pacific cold chain network with dual-certified facility in Malaysia appeared first on Freigh[...]

Cold Chain Logistics expands in APAC, boosting temperature-controlled logistics across the Asia Pacific region. The post Cold Chain Technologies expands Asia Pacific presence in cold chain logistics appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

A formal trade framework between the EU and U.S. should stabilize container cargo flows on trans-Atlantic routes, says forwarder Kuehne & Nagel. The post EU-US pact to steady trans-Atlantic trade, forwarder says — with one except[...]

Thieves have stolen eight trucks of cargo from Ceva Logistics in the past year. The post Ceva Logistics loses high-value shipments amid rise in cargo theft appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

In the logistics world, safety and efficiency are two sides of the same coin. Whether your drivers are at the warehouse, at a rest area or on the road, mobility insights can be instrumental for safer, more streamlined operations and supply [...]

Qued's AI predicts optimal slots based on real-time data like ETAs and facility capacity, reducing no-shows by 90%. The post Qued uses AI to synchronize dock appointments appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Motive and Fleetio announced an expanded integration that centralizes fuel, maintenance and telematics data to help fleet operators cut costs and ensure compliance. The post Motive and Fleetio expand fleet data integration appeared first on[...]

More shippers are tapping United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement exemptions to avoid higher duties. The post Tariff jitters spark jump in USMCA claims on Mexico, Canada goods appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

South Korea’s Hanwha Group backs President Trump’s maritime plans, to spend $5 billion to upgrade and expand its shipyard in Philadelphia. The post South Korea’s Hanwha to spend $5B on Philly shipyard appeared first on FreightWave[...]

Hexagon Agility secures major order for CNG fuel systems for Trayecto's trucks, boosting clean transportation in Latin America. The post Hexagon Agility secures major CNG truck order from Trayecto appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

State troopers and others who carried out a CDL licensing fraud are starting to get sentenced. The post Two state troopers who falsified CDL test results get short jail sentences in Massachusetts appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

After tariff worries chased up import volumes in July, ocean freight rates have steadily fallen on frontloading, capacity issues.  The post Tariff clarity can’t shore up falling ocean container rates appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Canada Post’s financial troubles worsened in the second quarter driven by a drop in parcel volumes amid a labor dispute. The post Canada Post records largest-ever loss as parcel volumes drop 36% appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Credit conditions in trucking as measured by the quarterly BMO report showed some improvement. The post BMO’s transportation numbers show slight improvement in trucking credit conditions appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Nauta's AI logistics platform revolutionizes global trade, securing $7M to streamline importer operations efficiently. The post AI startup Nauta secures $7M to streamline global logistics for importers appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Prologis Mobility and EV Realty are collaborating to increase electric truck charging capabilities across California. The post Prologis, EV Realty tackle California’s fragmented truck charging network appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges declined for the fifth straight week. The post Benchmark diesel prices move lower for fifth consecutive week appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The Trump administration threatens to cut funds to California, New Mexico and Washington, over trucker English enforcement. The post Feds tell states: Enforce trucker English rules or lose millions appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — sponsored by Trimble — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to [...]

Korean Air has ordered eight next-generation 777-8 freighters from Boeing. The post Boeing lands Korean Air order for 8 next-gen 777 freighters appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

CloneOps.AI built solutions for a range of industries. The post CloneOps.AI cuts carrier onboarding time by 90% appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Trusted Freight Exchange enhances security in freight with identity and compliance tools. The post Highway launches Trusted Freight Exchange to counter fraud and improve transparency appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

California Clean Truck Check rule is being challenged by the EPA. The post Trump administration has a new California target: out-of-state mandate for its Clean Truck Check appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Canadian Pacific Kansas City CEO Keith Creel again said his company would pursue alliances rather than near-term consolidation. The post CPKC: Railroads should focus on interline partnerships, not mergers appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its temporary waiver allowing commercial drivers and motor carriers to use paper medical examiner certificates for up to 60 days after issuance, up from the previous 15-day allowa[...]