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The trucking companies serving the nation’s largest seaports are still struggling against harsh market conditions even as port volumes increased in May.
Genuine Parts Co. has attracted a cash bid for its auto parts arm from O’Reilly Automotive as it seeks to refocus on its industrials business, according to sources.
AI takes center stage at trucking industry conference DC Velocity
Ghost carriers are emerging as a major threat, using acquired motor carrier numbers and digital identities to infiltrate freight transactions.
Why Choosing the Right Insurance Agent Can Make or Break a Trucking Company Most trucking companies think about insurance only when the bill comes due or after an accident. But according to Jessica Howington of United Commercial Insurance, that way of thinking can cost carriers far more than money.
The TQL-Pink Cheetah broker transparency case will hear oral arguments in September. The post TQL case on broker transparency heads to oral arguments appeared first on FreightWaves.
Patrick Moebel, who spent years running FedEx Logistics and Geodis’s North American business, was named CEO of Ceva Logistics on Wednesday. The post CMA CGM hires FedEx executive Moebel to lead Ceva Logistics appeared first on FreightWaves.
Some carriers see it as a practical tool to keep cash flow moving. Others associate it with high costs, confusing agreements, chargebacks, or bad experiences with companies that were not clear from the beginning. And that is the real issue. In many cases, the problem is not factoring itself. The pro
Heavy hitters, new entrants capitalize on trucking industry shifts DC Velocity
Container spot rates from China to the US West Coast have surged over 300% from March to June. FreightWaves' Craig Fuller breaks down why this isn't a demand-driven surge, but a reflection of concentrated power among international ocean carriers. Discover how foreign-owned shipping lines operate as
When most people think about transportation collections, they picture an agency making phone calls to recover overdue freight invoices. While recovering unpaid invoices remains the foundation of the business, today’s transportation collections industry has evolved into something much larger. Fraud,
Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have allowed some Florida inmates to get CDL training. The post DeSantis KOs bill to allow CDL training of some Florida inmates appeared first on FreightWaves.
Mobile app-based weigh station bypass is expanding fast. It deploys quickly, requires no dedicated hardware, and covers more screening locations. For fleets, that means more chances to avoid unnecessary stops. But more chances and reliable results aren’t the same thing.
China Southern Airlines became the first mainland Chinese carrier to buy from Boeing in years with an order Friday for seven freighter aircraft. The post China Southern strikes landmark deal for Boeing cargo jets appeared first on FreightWaves.
A former regional manager for Delex Air Cargo LLC has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to violate the Export Control Reform Act. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the scheme involved shipping controlled industrial oil and gas equipment to Russi
Find out where the 2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.
This annual publication ranks companies based on annual revenue and includes a listing of operating units and description of services, names of top executives and type of ownership, plus data on the number of employees and equipment.
A shipment of approximately 10,800 bottles of Noble Oak Bourbon valued at $500,000 was allegedly stolen after suspects posed as authorized representatives to pick up the freight. The incident highlights a growing cargo theft tactic in which criminals use legitimate shipment information and impersona
FedEx Freight — North America's largest less-than-truckload carrier — benefited from spillover in backhaul lanes with heavier shipments, executives said.
FedEx Freight expects profit margin to grow by more than 9% in the back half of the year, up more than a point from last year’s growth. The post FedEx Freight forecasts growth as standalone company appeared first on FreightWaves.