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Every year, Inc. magazine publishes its Inc. 5000, a ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America based on three-year revenue growth, and every year it doubles as a snapshot of where the money and momentum are moving. For 2026, the logistics and transportation category landed 167 comp
U.S. medium-duty truck sales gained momentum in July due largely to a jump in the Class 6 market, which showed a 39.4% year-over-year increase.
The Port of Los Angeles saw a near-record month on sustained consumer demand and opportunistic shippers. The post Consumer demand fires strong July for LA port appeared first on FreightWaves.
Mexico’s economy and finance ministries are evaluating which products not currently covered by a bilateral trade deal might face new duties.
The suit also names FMCSA, which apparently informed nonprofit AAMVA on Aug. 11 it must turn over five years of information by Aug. 17.
Armenian and U.S. authorities are searching for victims and similar operations following the July 23 cybercrime raid. The post Yerevan-based group posed as US carriers, stole freight and converted proceeds to crypto, Armenian police say appeared first on FreightWaves.
The recall affects nearly 850,000 Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles in the United States from model years 2026 and 2027, Stellantis said Aug. 17.
Commercial carriers crossing through Laredo’s international freight bridges now face escalating penalties and possible account suspension for insufficient toll account balances. The post Laredo hits low-balance truck toll accounts with fines up to $2,000 appeared first on FreightWaves.
Don’t let traditional metrics fool you. Dr. Jason Miller uncovers how an explosion in data center construction is quietly fueling significant freight demand, often going unnoticed by conventional measures. We dive into how this overlooked sector is influencing the market and what it means for capaci
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.