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A reefer unit burns its own diesel. Anyone who runs refrigerated freight knows this, because they are paying for two fuel burns on every load: the diesel that moves the truck down the road, and the separate diesel that runs the refrigeration unit on the trailer keeping the freight cold. Both come ou
A former regional manager for Delex Air Cargo LLC has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to violate the Export Control Reform Act. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the scheme involved shipping controlled industrial oil and gas equipment to Russi
Find out where the 2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.
This annual publication ranks companies based on annual revenue and includes a listing of operating units and description of services, names of top executives and type of ownership, plus data on the number of employees and equipment.
“Foreign dispatchers should not be able to manipulate trucking safety records from halfway around the world,” said Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.).
A shipment of approximately 10,800 bottles of Noble Oak Bourbon valued at $500,000 was allegedly stolen after suspects posed as authorized representatives to pick up the freight. The incident highlights a growing cargo theft tactic in which criminals use legitimate shipment information and impersona
Truck dealers are growing more optimistic about the prospects for Class 8 truck and tractor sales in 2026 and 2027, citing an improving economy.
FedEx Freight — North America's largest less-than-truckload carrier — benefited from spillover in backhaul lanes with heavier shipments, executives said.
FedEx Freight expects profit margin to grow by more than 9% in the back half of the year, up more than a point from last year’s growth. The post FedEx Freight forecasts growth as standalone company appeared first on FreightWaves.
Waymo is planning to offer its driverless robotaxis in Germany, the latest move by the Alphabet unit to expand outside the U.S.
Stellantis and Nissan are in talks to take over some of the assets of Marelli, the auto parts maker that’s mired in a challenging reorganization in bankruptcy.
Nominations for the eighth annual 2027 FreightTech Awards will officially open this coming Monday, June 29, 2026. The post FreightTech Awards nominations open Monday appeared first on FreightWaves.
FedEx Freight is pursuing new business in sectors including data center infrastructure, grocery and healthcare to chart its future as a newly independent company.
Cargo theft costs U.S. businesses $35 billion annually. Samsara’s new tracking label delivers real-time freight visibility across any carrier with no system overhaul required. The post Samsara tracking label targets $35B cargo theft problem appeared first on FreightWaves.
Hertz stock plunged the most since its initial public offering five years ago after the car renter warned of pressure on earnings and plans to issue new debt.
Former Tricolor Holdings Chief Operating Officer David Goodgame pleaded guilty to fraud charges stemming from the used-car dealer and lender’s collapse in 2025.
Spot rates are expected to climb for another four weeks and many vessels are full until at least July, per Xeneta.
NTSB opened an investigation into a fatal crash this month involving a Tesla sedan in Texas, expanding scrutiny of an incident that has drawn national attention.
FedEx reported strong quarterly results, driven by growth in package volumes and yields as the company focuses on high-margin logistics business. The post FedEx boost revenue behind premium parcel, freight volumes appeared first on FreightWaves.
FedEx reported profit that beat Wall Street’s expectations as the courier navigated tumultuous trade policies and rising costs that have buffeted its business.