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A Senate panel advanced legislation that could eventually ban the sale of Mercedes-Benz's vehicles in the U.S. over the automaker’s partial Chinese ownership.
SummaryView Transcript Trimble is reportedly selling its transportation division, including major acquisitions like Transporeon and PeopleNet. Bart de Muynck breaks down the challenges of integrating disparate carrier and shipper tech worlds, poor market timing for acquisitions, and why even large e
SummaryView Transcript Tropical Storm Bertha is brewing in the Gulf, marking the second named storm of the season. While not yet a hurricane, Bertha’s path across the Gulf Coast poses significant risks to freight markets and the vital energy sector. Learn how flooding, production shutdowns, and reli
SummaryView Transcript Paul Boothe, Chief Commercial Officer at ODW Logistics, joins FreightWaves Today to dissect the nuances of the ArcBest-Molo acquisition, the impact of cultural integration, and the evolving dynamics of the logistics market. Boothe shares insights from his decades-long career,
SummaryView Transcript Is the freight market in a ‘Goldilocks scenario’? July may be seasonally slow, but underlying conditions suggest a significant shift towards quality and contracted rates. We break down why load boards are losing market share and what this means for future rate increases. Summa
SummaryView Transcript Every logistics company operates uniquely, so why settle for one-size-fits-all AI? Sushanth Raman, CEO of Pallet, introduces custom AI models designed specifically for individual businesses. Discover how sovereign AI slashes execution costs by 70-80%, enhances data privacy, an
SummaryView Transcript FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller reports LIVE from the world’s largest airshow with critical insights into the tightening freight market. Discover how international container spot rates have surged 400% and what this means for domestic trucking. We break down the quiet trucking m
SummaryView Transcript FreightWaves’ Phil Brink dives into two explosive stories shaking the supply chain: a $1 billion cargo theft network exposed by the FBI, and federal crackdowns on 75 CDL training schools suspected of widespread fraud. Learn about the sophisticated methods criminals use, the im
One working tractor towed two disabled units while cocaine allegedly traveled inside a sleeper compartment. The investigation led to nine arrests and a $2.1 million seizure. The post Truck tractors hauled 132 pounds of cocaine to Florida, sheriff says appeared first on FreightWaves.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border trade tops $87B in May; Germany’s Döhler Group opens $64M Mexico plant; and Otay Mesa industrial property sells for $8.8M. The post Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border trade tops $87B in May appeared first on FreightWaves.
J.B. Hunt's strong earnings were largely driven by a historic growth in intermodal usage. The post Intermodal’s historic growth appeared first on FreightWaves.
A recent SONAR Sitrep freight intelligence report examines how shippers can protect service and cost when market conditions change. The post SONAR Sitrep: Freight market pushes shippers toward network flexibility appeared first on FreightWaves.
Transportation and logistics provider ArcBest announced it is cutting 2% of its workforce and closing 10 less-than-truckload terminals. The post ArcBest announces layoffs, closing 10 LTL terminals appeared first on FreightWaves.
American Airlines’ board of directors has elected former FedEx and Atlas Air executive as its newest member. The post Former FedEx CFO John Dietrich joins American Airlines board appeared first on FreightWaves.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services blew past analysts’ second-quarter forecasts on Wednesday, sending shares up 9% in after-hours trading. The post J.B. Hunt’s shares up 9% on Q2 earnings beat appeared first on FreightWaves.
The brokerage will expand the truckload-focused carrier’s international trade and logistics capabilities across the United States and Mexico, Ruan said.
The parent company of Freightliner and Western Star is seeing heavy replacement demand from larger on-highway fleets in particular, DTNA CEO John O’Leary said.
BulkLoads has acquired Livestock Network, adding the livestock-focused load board and online community to its freight marketplace. The post BulkLoads expands ag freight footprint with Livestock Network acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves.
DP World is reportedly planning a new UAE port and container terminal away from the Strait of Hormuz. The post DP World plans UAE port, container terminal to bypass Strait of Hormuz: Report appeared first on FreightWaves.
Federal BUILD grants totaling $1.73 billion will help fund transportation projects across 127 projects. The post Federal grants set $62M for truck parking in five states appeared first on FreightWaves.