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SummaryView Transcript FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller reports LIVE from the world’s largest airshow with critical insights into the tightening freight market. Discover how international container spot rates have surged 400% and what this means for domestic trucking. We break down the quiet trucking m
SummaryView Transcript FreightWaves’ Phil Brink dives into two explosive stories shaking the supply chain: a $1 billion cargo theft network exposed by the FBI, and federal crackdowns on 75 CDL training schools suspected of widespread fraud. Learn about the sophisticated methods criminals use, the im
The U.S. commercial tire market requires more than product availability; it demands reliable supply, strong value, and tires engineered for the conditions fleets face every day.
Diesel is having its worst year in a decade. Early 2026 brought a supply shock tied to conflict in the Middle East, and prices jumped more than 40% in under two months. By spring, national averages were running $3.78 to $3.81 a gallon...
One working tractor towed two disabled units while cocaine allegedly traveled inside a sleeper compartment. The investigation led to nine arrests and a $2.1 million seizure. The post Truck tractors hauled 132 pounds of cocaine to Florida, sheriff says appeared first on FreightWaves.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border trade tops $87B in May; Germany’s Döhler Group opens $64M Mexico plant; and Otay Mesa industrial property sells for $8.8M. The post Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border trade tops $87B in May appeared first on FreightWaves.
J.B. Hunt's strong earnings were largely driven by a historic growth in intermodal usage. The post Intermodal’s historic growth appeared first on FreightWaves.
Lucid Group Inc., the electric vehicle maker, said it isn’t considering a bankruptcy, and so far, the market believes it.
A recent SONAR Sitrep freight intelligence report examines how shippers can protect service and cost when market conditions change. The post SONAR Sitrep: Freight market pushes shippers toward network flexibility appeared first on FreightWaves.
Trucking co. wants FMCSA okay to log 1.3-mile trip between two facilities as ‘yard moves’ CDLLife
Mandatory evacuations across the Texas Hill Country are underway as life-threatening flash floods wreck bridges and roads with more heavy rain expected overnight.
Transportation and logistics provider ArcBest announced it is cutting 2% of its workforce and closing 10 less-than-truckload terminals. The post ArcBest announces layoffs, closing 10 LTL terminals appeared first on FreightWaves.
The Department of Homeland Security announced a partnership with the Department of Transportation after FMCSA identified approximately 75 CDL schools suspected of fraudulent activities. The post DHS, DOT partner to investigate 75 CDL training schools suspected of fraud appeared first on FreightWaves
American Airlines’ board of directors has elected former FedEx and Atlas Air executive as its newest member. The post Former FedEx CFO John Dietrich joins American Airlines board appeared first on FreightWaves.
The U.S. launched more airstrikes on Iran on July 15, after President Donald Trump pledged to intensify the bombardment until Tehran stops attacking ships.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services blew past analysts’ second-quarter forecasts on Wednesday, sending shares up 9% in after-hours trading. The post J.B. Hunt’s shares up 9% on Q2 earnings beat appeared first on FreightWaves.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is urging Congress to strengthen commercial driver licensing standards by passing Dalilah’s Law. The post OOIDA urges House to vote on Dalilah’s Law after deadly Pennsylvania crash appeared first on FreightWaves.
The brokerage will expand the truckload-focused carrier’s international trade and logistics capabilities across the United States and Mexico, Ruan said.
The U.S. is advancing talks for a pipeline that would carry oil from Iraq to Syria, a route that avoids Hormuz and would reduce Iran’s future leverage over energy.
The parent company of Freightliner and Western Star is seeing heavy replacement demand from larger on-highway fleets in particular, DTNA CEO John O’Leary said.