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Cargo theft costs are rising even as incidents decline. This article examines why location-based alerts, not static warning lists, are closing the gap for fleets.
Every minute of downtime costs money, and fleet leaders face more challenges than ever in keeping vehicles on the road. With technician shortages, increasing maintenance complexity, and mounting cost pressures, the fleets that succeed will be those that adopt flexible, data-driven maintenance strate
Most identified clients were self-employed truckers who found Genuine Financial Services through word-of-mouth referrals. Investigators believe additional customers may not know whether the company completed their filings or paid their taxes. The post FBI seeks truck drivers nationwide who may be vi
This week in Borderlands Mexico: ANPACT warns tariffs threaten truck trade as exports surge; Stonepeak acquires rail-served logistics property in Fort Worth; and Green Tide Logistics launches Mexico-US maritime corridor. The post Borderlands Mexico: ANPACT warns tariffs threaten truck trade as expor
Container import demand has been elevated but stable. Why are rates volatile? The post Maritime rates back on the rise appeared first on FreightWaves.
Most freight data explains what already happened. Optimus is building a network twin to model what breaks next, and which corridors absorb the pressure. The post Optimus previews digital twin of US freight network appeared first on FreightWaves.
A legal battle now underway over the records of America’s truck drivers is being described very differently depending on who is doing the describing. The U.S. Department of Transportation calls it a “radical” effort by state attorneys general to shield dangerous drivers from the law. The states call
Miguel Corral, a 4-axle driver with UPS, captured Bendix Grand Champion honors at ATA’s National Truck Driving & Step Van Championships on Aug. 14 in Pittsburgh.
Nominations for the 2027 FreightTech 100 close August 31. Nominate your company here. There was a time, and it was not long ago, when telling someone at a shipping conference that you worked in “freight tech” would get you a blank look. The freight industry had technology, of course. It had transpor
Competition for truck drivers has rebounded as freight conditions improve, driving up hiring costs, sign-on bonuses and pay increases at several fleets.
Losses of foreign truck drivers could exceed a federal projection of 200,000 as more states restrict non-domiciled licenses.
Trump’s suspension of the carve-out had led to more than $1 billion in duty payments by the end of 2025, according to Customs and Border Protection.
More than 20 states are seeking an emergency court order to block the Trump administration from obtaining data tied to 17 million commercial drivers. The post States sue Trump administration over bid to access 17 million CDL records appeared first on FreightWaves.
A traffic stop along Interstate 12 in Denham Springs, Louisiana, escalated into one of the state’s largest methamphetamine seizures. Investigators have not disclosed what prompted the stop or where the truck was headed. The post K9 stop on Louisiana’s I-12 uncovers 358 kilos of meth in semi-trailer,
Tight Trucking Capacity Pushes Rates Higher Even as Freight Volumes Fall Heavy Duty Trucking
GOP lawmakers from five states are seeking federal legislation to create nationwide trucking safety standards to curb what they describe as frivolous lawsuits.
Mexico’s dominance in U.S. trade continued in June as Laredo remained the primary gateway for North American freight. The post Mexico tops US trade rankings in June as Laredo handles $36.5B in freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
Rail freight on U.S. railroads posted solid weekly gains as intermodal outpaced overall traffic. The post Rail freight stretches lead over 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves.
Werner Enterprises is looking past July’s seasonal slowdown and gearing up for this year's peak season, which will have the added benefit of higher rates. The post Werner not deterred by July slowdown appeared first on FreightWaves.
A federal judge sentenced Garcia to nine years after agents uncovered manipulated assignments and ignored alerts. Another former CBP officer received an even longer term. The post Ex-CBP officer used emoji code to let 477 kilos of Sinaloa Cartel drugs cross appeared first on FreightWaves.