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A US District Judge rules an FMCSA email urging compliance isn’t the kind of “order” that motor carriers can enforce in court under federal law.  The post TQL scores win in Pink Cheetah transparency suit, Pink Cheetah appeals appeare[...]

Marten was overall profitable in the quarter but its Truckload segment lagged. The post Truckload segment at Marten again a plus 100% OR in third quarter appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The American trucking industry is facing unprecedented challenges, marked by a deepening economic crisis and deteriorating highway safety standards. While supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic brought attention to the transp[...]

Rail carloads were evenly split among winners and losers as intermodal traffic led rail freight lower in the latest week. The post U.S. weekly rail traffic finishes down again appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The trucking industry is is seeing tightening capacity and regulatory crackdowns that will likely to set the stage for a market recovery in 2026, Covenant CEO David Parker says. The post Covenant CEO sees ‘pain before the gain’ as truck[...]

The U.S. maritime industry faces challenges and opportunities in global trade and shipbuilding, the former chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission tells F3: The Future of Freight Festival. The post U.S. maritime revival a balancing act,[...]

Norfolk Southern's Q3 revenue fell despite efficiency, service and safety gains, as well as increased competition from BNSF and CSX. The post Norfolk Southern revenue falters in Q3 appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Norfolk Southern Corp. said third quarter income fell on revenue that was slightly higher than the 2024 period.  The post First look: Norfolk Southern Q3 earnings appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Airports have long been seen as gateways connecting people and products across continents. Today, their role is evolving, as they become central hubs in the global cold chain, supporting the rapid and secure movement of temperature-sensitiv[...]

The Shipper of Choice honors shippers committed to strategic carrier partnerships and ease of doing business. The post FreightWaves unveils 2025 Shipper of Choice award winners appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Union Pacific's Q3 profits rose on improved pricing, record workforce productivity and fuel consumption. The post Union Pacific profits rise on operational efficiency, pricing gains appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Last-mile parcel carriers Veho, SpeedX and Gofo continued to build out their capabilities, either through geographic expansion, hiring top executives or partnering with other vendors. The post Independent parcel carriers continue network, [...]

DSV announced it will sell USA Truck, an Arkansas-based truckload carrier, as it does not align with the Danish freight forwarder's asset-light business model. The post USA Truck goes back on the market appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

First look at Ryder’s earnings shows minor revenue growth but improved profitability. The post First look: Ryder’s earnings eke out a gain, revenue stagnant appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Union Pacific third quarter profit beat estimates despite costs related to its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern. The post First look: Union Pacific Q3 earnings appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Trucker Path, the multi-service app that allows drivers and fleets a wide range of services on one platform, is getting into the insurance business. More accurately, Trucker Path is getting into the insurance agent business. Its new offerin[...]

Knight-Swift Transportation’s third-quarter results and fourth-quarter outlook came in light of expectations on Wednesday. The post Knight-Swift logs another tough quarter on road to recovery appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Covenant Logistics Group reported a 30% drop in third-quarter profit amid higher operating costs and weaker truckload utilization. The post First look: Covenant Logistics Q3 profit slips on truckload weakness appeared first on FreightWaves[...]

In today’s market, a check engine light can be more than an inconvenience — it can be a trap. Here’s why code clearing without real diagnosis is one of the most dangerous shortcuts a shop can take on your equipment. The post Cleared C[...]

When the Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized its rule on non-domiciled commercial drivers, it likely knew pushback was coming — but maybe not this quick. A coalition of immigrants and advocacy groups has now filed a formal legal [...]

In a market defined by high fuel prices, flat freight rates, and relentless pressure, simply staying alive as a small carrier is a mark of discipline—not defeat. The post Why Just Staying in the Game Is a Win Right Now for Small Carriers [...]

Factoring companies face payment delays in a weak freight market, impacting carriers' margins. The post Factoring companies squeezed by slowing shipper payments: Alsobrooks appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

AI and the return of incumbent companies drove this year's list. The post 2026 FreightTech 25 winners revealed onstage at F3 appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Wabtec reported stronger third quarter earnings with revenue and profit growth across freight and transit segments.  The post Freight locomotive sales power Wabtec earnings appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Asia-U.S. container rates rallied on carrier-imposed GRIs and tighter capacity, despite trade tensions. The post Asia-U.S. container rates rally appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Experts say AI and social-media markets are transforming how thieves target freight. The post AI deepfakes fueling digitally-enabled crime wave in the freight industry appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

For the second time in the last two years, the transportation of bread will be the focus of a Supreme Court case involving the rights of the drivers who deliver those loaves and other baked goods. The case is also the second transportation-[...]

MSC, the world’s largest ocean container line, may re-flag some vessels in India to align with new shipping rules. The post Report: Top container line may re-flag ships in India appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

OOIDA wants Congress to eliminate CDL waivers and strengthen training standards, asserting that the trucking industry has a driver overcapacity problem, not a shortage. The post OOIDA urges Congress to prioritize safety over ‘cheap labor�[...]

Explore supply chain control and its critical choke points in the US-China trade war. The post China expert Miller: why supply chain ‘choke points’ matter most appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Cleveland-Cliffs will close its idle Steelton, Pa., facility permanently, leaving just two U.S. producers of steel rail for track. The post Just two U.S. makers of critical railroad material left after plant closure appeared first on Freigh[...]

DHL Express Canada has replaced its CEO as part of a routine reassignment of executives. The post DHL Express names new CEO for Canada division appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges dropped in excess of 4 cents/gallon for the third consecutive week, with the price at the pump catching up to significant declines in futures prices from several weeks ago. The Depart[...]

A Texas trucking CEO said English language enforcement varies from state-to-state, confusing drivers and exposing flaws in how the law is applied. The post Texas trucking CEO says drivers fear being targeted under English-language rule appe[...]

UPS is speeding up deployment of air conditioned vehicles by agreeing to install systems in existing vehicles after the Teamsters union complained of slow progress purchasing new vehicles with A/C. The post UPS to retrofit 5,000 delivery va[...]

By Satish Jindel (The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) In 2019, FedEx dropped Amazon as a customer for B2C parcels because the retailer was be[...]

Decrease in Oakland port volume reflects tariff uncertainty and shifting global trade flows, over seasonal trends. The post Tariffs, trade changes hit Port of Oakland volumes appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Forward Air’s stock fell sharply on Monday following a report that it hasn’t yet received a satisfactory takeover offer. The post No deal for Forward Air sends shares lower appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Truckstop.com has launched the freight industry’s first load board exclusively for dry vans, aiming to provide an affordable edge for owner-operators and small fleets. The post Truckstop.com rolls out SONAR-integrated dry van load board a[...]

A regulatory green light for high-tech roadside safety beacons is seen as a breakthrough for the widespread commercial adoption of autonomous trucking. The post Wall Street sees turning point for driverless trucks appeared first on FreightW[...]

Canadian National named Patrick Whitehead COO and Janet Drysdale CCO, ending a split operations model; former co-leader Derek Taylor departed. The post CN announces changes to senior management appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

When SciSafe announced the expansion of its biorepository network with a new facility in East Brunswick, it marked more than another win for the state’s thriving life sciences sector; it spotlighted New Jersey’s growing role as a cold s[...]

Old Dominion Freight Line is the latest less-than-truckload carrier to implement a general rate increase ahead of schedule. The post LTLs hold pricing line; Old Dominion announces 4.9% GRI appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Every year, more than three billion tons of hazardous materials crisscross America’s highways. From explosives and flammable liquids to everyday items like batteries and bleach, these shipments are essential to keeping commerce moving. Wi[...]

Two people are dead after a 747 jumbo jet freighter ran off the runway in Hong Kong and struck a security vehicle on the ground. The post Emirates-leased cargo jet skids off Hong Kong runway, killing 2 in vehicle appeared first on FreightW[...]

Despite progress, the port of Los Angeles-Long Beach said hurdles remain to achieving their goal of zero-emissions drayage by 2035.  The post Deadlines in doubt for LA-Long Beach zero-emissions port drayage appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The dual pressure of shrinking margins and escalating fraud has prompted brokers to take a hard look at their day-to-day workflows. There are unfortunately plenty of weak points that could be costing many brokers money and exposing them to [...]

The American Chemistry Council has serious concerns about the impact to its members' business. The post The chemicals industry hates the UP – NS merger appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Robinson announces its 'Agentic Supply Chain.' The post C.H. Robinson deploys a suite of AI agents into Navisphere appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Auto Hauler Exchange was recently removed from the Central Dispatch platform. The post Central Dispatch split won’t slow down Auto Hauler Exchange, says CEO appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]