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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
200,000 railcars could retire over the next few years — and that’s the real railcar market story. TrinityRail CCO Charley Moore joins FreightWaves Today to break down what rising retirements, high lease fleet utilization and delayed build decisions mean for shippers and the broader rail market. The
Agentic AI in logistics still breaks when spatial reasoning enters the picture. HERE Technologies’ Bart Coppelmans explains why general AI models can understand language but still fail on truck routing, low-clearance bridges, parking, congestion and real-world execution. In this FreightWaves Today s
FedEx Freight announced that it has terminated Chief Specialized Services and Commercial Officer Mike Lyons, who was appointed to the role ahead of the company’s spinoff from FedEx Corp. The post FedEx Freight fires chief commercial officer following internal probe appeared first on FreightWaves.
H-2A visa status does not shield seasonal agriculture commercial drivers from English-language requirements or the possibility of roadside out-of-service enforcement, DOL says. The post Seasonal ag truckers from Mexico face same English-language rules, DOL says appeared first on FreightWaves.
FMCSA Removes 110 Truck Driver Training Schools from Certified ELDT List Heavy Duty Trucking
TFI is working with an as-yet-undisclosed autonomous truck developer ahead of the technology’s introduction in LTL linehaul and then perhaps wider use.
Brent crude gained 4.6% to $94.65 a barrel on Sept. 1, as recurring violence in the Iran war after more than a month with no significant fighting heightened uncertainty over the future of the conflict.
Bankrupt Yellow Corp. has reached a deal to settle outstanding claims from pension funds, bringing an end to a three-year legal battle and clearing the path for creditors and former employees to get paid. The post Bankrupt Yellow Corp. settles remaining pension claims for $526M appeared first on Fre
UPS said it is reorganizing how it operates under a new set of global standards that emphasizes its cross-border logistics capabilities rather than its domestic parcel business. The post UPS reorganization prioritizes global logistics over parcel delivery appeared first on FreightWaves.
A tractor-trailer declared as carrying leeks entered Texas through the Pharr International Bridge. CBP officers found 395 packages of suspected methamphetamine worth $10.75 million. The post $10.75 million in meth found inside leek shipment at Texas border bridge appeared first on FreightWaves.
Renewed federal enforcement landed out-of-service violations for ELP among the top five infractions cited for U.S. truck drivers during CVSA's Roadcheck safety blitz.
Experts say deeper North American integration, infrastructure investment and workforce development will be critical to competing in a global economy shaped by protectionism, geopolitical tensions and AI. The post North America must ‘join forces’ to compete as global trade fragments, expert says appe