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A group of U.S. states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s new global tariffs that went into effect last month.
Saia reported an OR of 86.9 in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 87.8 in the same period 12 months earlier. The firm's OR also improved sequentially.
The farm machinery sector is primed for a rebound in 2027 as the current fleet ages and prompts growers to upgrade, according to tractor maker CNH Industrial.
SummaryView Transcript ArcBest’s Q2 earnings reveal a significant 650 basis point improvement in its asset-based division. CEO Seth Runser unpacks how the company achieved these impressive numbers, sharing insights into market demand signals and their integrated logistics strategy. Discover how ArcB
SummaryView Transcript Freight market update: 5 pillars explaining why capacity is tight and rates are holding up. Backed by SONAR data and Q2 carrier earnings, this breaks down tender rejections, spot rates, steady demand, dedicated capacity shifts and why driver recruiting is getting tougher. If y
SummaryView Transcript The C.H. Robinson earnings call was overshadowed by the massive $600M nuclear verdict. FreightWaves’ John Kingston and Max Fuller dive into the lawsuit’s implications, from rising insurance costs to the redefinition of independent contractor status. Is this an existential thre
SummaryView Transcript Trucking leaders David Parker (Covenant Logistics) and Max Fuller (U.S. Xpress) unpack the state of the freight market, from the driver shortage to nuclear verdicts. Discover why market stability and tort reform are crucial for carrier survival and what’s driving the “supercyc
Customs and Border Protection officers found 366 cocaine packages after an X-ray scan showed trailer-floor anomalies and a drug dog alerted investigators. The driver faces a federal importation charge carrying a possible life sentence. The post $20M in cocaine found beneath floorboards of commercial
Aurora Innovation said it expects to reach an $80 million TaaS revenue run-rate by year-end, detailing the per-mile revenue outlook for both business models ahead of a planned 2027 shift to driver-as-a-service. The company reported a $270 million second-quarter loss. The post Aurora reports Q2 resul
C.H. Robinson Worldwide said July 29 it is confident it will overturn a recent $604 million negligent-hiring verdict on appeal.
An Erie commercial driver faces 22 charges after police claim his semi-truck struck nine vehicles at West 12th and Myrtle streets. Court records show bail was denied, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 7. The post Erie truck driver faces 22 charges after police say he fled 9-vehicle cra
The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.1% from the prior month to 113.1. But the latest result also marked a decline of 0.1% from last year.
The Trump administration says Mexican train crews crossing the border must understand key safety information in English and not threaten U.S. jobs.
Amazon said it continued to expand ultra-fast delivery and improve fulfillment center efficiency, partly due to more robotics deployment, during the second quarter. The post Amazon ramps up delivery speed, robotics roll out appeared first on FreightWaves.
A Business That Did Not Exist Yet In 1997, if a fleet needed a repair, the truck went to a shop. That was the entire menu. That was the year Bob Dickinson started what became Dickinson Fleet Services out of a small operation in Indianapolis, and his grandsons Kyle and Kevin Coltrain grew up around [
SummaryView Transcript In the cutthroat world of chemical logistics, building strong carrier relationships isn’t just nice-to-have – it’s a strategic imperative. Rob McRae from Univar Solutions shares how their ‘shipper of choice’ mentality, especially in niche liquid bulk hazmat, helps them secure
SummaryView Transcript The freight market is seeing a major shift as rising truckload prices push shippers towards LTL solutions. Brad Hadley, VP of National Accounts at Saia, joins FreightWaves Today to discuss this trend, Saia’s record Q2 tonnage, and their strategic investments in terminals and t
SummaryView Transcript Brian Reilly, VP National Account Sales at RXO, breaks down the critical role of strong carrier partnerships and communication in today’s dynamic freight market. Learn how RXO helps shippers build lasting relationships, optimize capacity, and create a ‘shipper of choice’ envir
SummaryView Transcript The freight market has seen unprecedented challenges, from a “freight recession” to tightening capacity and soaring liability costs. Ben Caplenor, EVP of Operations at LRT Solutions, shares his insights on navigating these head-on, explaining how logistics companies can stand
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