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Ghost carriers are emerging as a major threat, using acquired motor carrier numbers and digital identities to infiltrate freight transactions.
Why Choosing the Right Insurance Agent Can Make or Break a Trucking Company Most trucking companies think about insurance only when the bill comes due or after an accident. But according to Jessica Howington of United Commercial Insurance, that way of thinking can cost carriers far more than money.
The TQL-Pink Cheetah broker transparency case will hear oral arguments in September. The post TQL case on broker transparency heads to oral arguments appeared first on FreightWaves.
Patrick Moebel, who spent years running FedEx Logistics and Geodis’s North American business, was named CEO of Ceva Logistics on Wednesday. The post CMA CGM hires FedEx executive Moebel to lead Ceva Logistics appeared first on FreightWaves.
SummaryView Transcript Extreme heat is scorching the Eastern US, from the Gulf Coast to Canada, with heat index values hitting 114 degrees. This isn’t just a weather story; it’s a critical freight market update for temperature-controlled freight. We’re seeing reefer spot rates and tender rejections
Some carriers see it as a practical tool to keep cash flow moving. Others associate it with high costs, confusing agreements, chargebacks, or bad experiences with companies that were not clear from the beginning. And that is the real issue. In many cases, the problem is not factoring itself. The pro
Heavy hitters, new entrants capitalize on trucking industry shifts DC Velocity
Air Products is scrapping plans to develop a multibillion-dollar project in Louisiana that would have produced of hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide.
Container spot rates from China to the US West Coast have surged over 300% from March to June. FreightWaves' Craig Fuller breaks down why this isn't a demand-driven surge, but a reflection of concentrated power among international ocean carriers. Discover how foreign-owned shipping lines operate as
Bruckner's Truck & Equipment from Dallas, TX, is headed to Sweden for the Volvo VISTA World Championship. Learn what this global service competition entails, from mastering European Volvo trucks to troubleshooting complex technical issues under pressure. Team lead Deyan Draganov shares insights into
The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index Rates Edition shows dry van spot rates surged 31% year-over-year in May 2026 as capacity tightening drives costs higher. The post U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index shows spot rates surging 31% appeared first on FreightWaves.
When most people think about transportation collections, they picture an agency making phone calls to recover overdue freight invoices. While recovering unpaid invoices remains the foundation of the business, today’s transportation collections industry has evolved into something much larger. Fraud,
Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have allowed some Florida inmates to get CDL training. The post DeSantis KOs bill to allow CDL training of some Florida inmates appeared first on FreightWaves.
A U.S. District Court ruled Monday that Yellow Corp. is not required to compensate Teamster employees for delayed layoff notices during its 2023 shutdown. The post Yellow Corp. escapes WARN Act payouts appeared first on FreightWaves.
Tesla quietly resolved a lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2023 crash that precipitated a defect investigation into the carmaker’s automated-driving technology.
Mobile app-based weigh station bypass is expanding fast. It deploys quickly, requires no dedicated hardware, and covers more screening locations. For fleets, that means more chances to avoid unnecessary stops. But more chances and reliable results aren’t the same thing.
China Southern Airlines became the first mainland Chinese carrier to buy from Boeing in years with an order Friday for seven freighter aircraft. The post China Southern strikes landmark deal for Boeing cargo jets appeared first on FreightWaves.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Port of Brownsville completes $295M ship channel project; Palmer Holland expands into Mexico; and TexAmericas Center in line for proposed $500M battery-materials project. The post Borderlands Mexico: Port of Brownsville completes $295M ship channel deepening project
For years, commercial trucking insurers have encouraged fleets to participate in telematics programs by offering premium discounts in exchange for access to electronic driving data. Programs that once focused primarily on rewarding safe driving have gradually become an increasingly important part of
A claim is circulating that stops you mid-scroll: a California small fleet can now buy a Tesla Semi for as little as $50,000. The Tesla Semi carries a $290,000 sticker. The post lays out how two California incentive programs stack to knock $240,000 off that price, leaving a net cost of roughly $50,0