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Container import activity has been steady throughout the summer with no sharp shifts in inventories. Recent history suggests that will change. The post Imports and inventories stabilize in 2026, but for how long appeared first on FreightWaves.
Truck stop operators across the country are considering drivers’ preferences as they refresh their facilities and invest in new amenities.
Descartes Systems Group reported another record-breaking quarter as the global trade environment continues to evolve. The post Descartes reports another record-breaking quarter appeared first on FreightWaves.
The trucking industry is rolling out giveaways, discounts and recognition events for professional drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which runs Sept. 13-19.
Diesel price surge puts pressure on trucking industry WTOL
‘It’s real hard to make a buck’ | Jefferson Parish trucking company feels impact of record high diesel prices fox8live.com
nvestigators will interview the pilots who had trouble landing the Amazon plane in Miami before it overran the runway in Miami, killing five people. The post Amazon freighter in crash was transporting contact lenses appeared first on FreightWaves.
It was a tech conference but C.H. Robinson’s legal battles were never too far away from the discussion. The post At tech/AI confab, C.H. Robinson tackles insurance and liability appeared first on FreightWaves.
General Mills, Mars and McKee Foods joined other food manufacturers and grocers in litigation that alleges top U.S. sugar producers colluded to inflate prices.
Police located the first trailer hours after the theft. Another truck pulled before a student driver while abandoning the second. The post Police recover trailers after $155K Guinness heist, but 880 barrels remain missing appeared first on FreightWaves.
The wider investigation spans drug trafficking, cargo theft, extortion and human trafficking, while key drivers and carriers remain unidentified. The post Feds: Truckers hauled hundreds of kilos of cartel cocaine on US-Canada freight lanes appeared first on FreightWaves.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Trucker protest raises stakes in Mexico-US B-1 visa dispute; CBP announces extended-hours program at Laredo bridge; and Imperative Logistics expands El Paso footprint with RM Customhouse Brokers deal. The post Borderlands Mexico: Trucker protest raises stakes in Mexi
The first driver left within 10 minutes. Less than two hours later, another truck entered and took a second loaded trailer. The post $277K Guinness heist: Thieves hit same UK depot twice in 2 hours appeared first on FreightWaves.
AI investment in supply chain is accelerating — but so is the gap between companies seeing real returns and those still figuring out where to start. This white paper brings together the latest research from Gartner, McKinsey, and FreightWaves to show where the industry actually stands on AI readines
Samsara's transportation business accelerated for the third straight quarter as the technology company increased revenue 30%. The post Samsara Q2 revenue jumps 30% as transportation, Mexico fuel growth appeared first on FreightWaves.
Less-than-truckload carrier XPO remains positioned to hit its third-quarter guidance after releasing its August operating metrics Thursday after the market closed. The post XPO’s August metrics align with Q3 guidance appeared first on FreightWaves.
Cheapest freight isn’t always best, especially when a late shipment can cost millions. ShipStation Global CEO Tom Madine breaks down why SMB shippers need parcel, LTL and truckload in one workflow, and why better freight decisions now matter more than just lower rates. From the merger that created S
850-pound NASCAR engines, moved cross-country on a tight build schedule and ground freight beat air. FreightWaves Today sits down with ShipStation Global and Toyota Racing Development (TRD) to break down how TRD ships 9-12 race engines a week from Costa Mesa, California, to North Carolina with fewer
The August Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) reveals a striking paradox in the freight market: transportation capacity continues its deep contraction with a reading of 40, yet prices are surging. This disconnect creates a challenging environment for carriers striving for profitability. Julie Van de Ka
Diesel prices are near record highs, and this spike may have more staying power than 2008 or 2022. John Kingston breaks down what’s driving the run-up: refinery outages, Russian supply hits, maintenance season and heating oil demand. For fleets, brokers and shippers, the big issue isn’t just the hea