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Editor’s note: This is a contributed commentary. It comes amid FMCSA’s ongoing revocation of registered ELDs over hours-of-service log manipulation and FreightWaves welcomes responses from other parties. An ELD connection has become an important part of how freight moves. Brokers use it tounderstand
Managed transportation isn’t one thing — and misunderstanding it can cost shippers money. John Conrad of Evans Transportation Services breaks down what managed transportation actually means, where AI helps (and where it’s oversold), and why using too many 3PLs can drive rates up instead of down. If
Trump's executive order on dyed diesel will offer little relief, farmers and truckers say PBS
TA Services has acquired Carmen Pacheco Transportation and Interload Forwarding, adding 133 trucks and more than 550,000 square feet of warehousing along the U.S.-Mexico border. The post TA Services acquires 2 Texas cross-border carriers, adds 133 trucks appeared first on FreightWaves.
The freight market is experiencing an unprecedented capacity crisis, with carriers rejecting loads at four times the normal rate despite stable volumes. This isn’t a typical demand-driven cycle; instead, capacity is exiting the market faster than new trucks can enter, driven by escalating costs, dri
Chris Wofford joined FW Today to talk freight, macro risk and what operators should actually be watching right now. No hype, no magic-timeline calls—just the signals that matter if you run trucks, buy capacity or sit in the middle. What are you watching most? C.H. Robinson’s acquisition of RXO is th
Old Dominion claimed the top national less-than-truckload carrier spot for the 17th consecutive year, while Daylight Transport captured overall honors for the third straight year, according to Mastio’s annual survey of LTL shippers. The post LTL survey: Old Dominion, Daylight Transport take home top
A staggering $100 billion discrepancy exists between China’s reported exports and the US’s recorded imports. Michael Kanko, CEO of ImportGenius.com, explains what this trade data delta signifies for the global supply chain. He details how granular shipping records are used for everything from sourci
Diesel devastation: A San Diego trucking company tries to manage soaring fuel costs San Diego Union-Tribune
Trump expands tax-free diesel access. Experts say it may do little to cut costs Detroit Free Press
Higher diesel prices could mean higher costs for Jacksonville trucking businesses firstcoastnews.com
FMCSA doubles automatic emergency relief period to 30 days Truck News
As diesel prices soar, so do electric truck sales marketplace.org
Reliability is crucial in the world of heavy-duty vocational vehicles. When it comes to operating in harsh environments and demanding applications such as waste management, construction, mining, and forestry operations, vehicle equipment is constantly pushed to its limits. It’s these operating condi
Breakdowns are more than costly disruptions. Each roadside event generates valuable data that can reveal failure patterns, strengthen maintenance strategies, and guide smarter decisions. Combined with clear communication and experienced support, those insights help fleets protect drivers and improve
When a truck breaks down hundreds of miles from home, the difference between a quick fix and a costly delay comes down to knowing which vendor to call. TruckDown's new rating system helps fleets and owner-operators find that vendor, fast.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Identity thieves target customs payments in cross-border freight; LEGO invests $400M to expand Mexico manufacturing operation; and Wafra invests in Houston-area rail-served logistics park. The post Borderlands Mexico: Identity thieves target customs payments in cross
Diesel pain hits Mississippi truckers WTVA
Truckers Are Using Every Trick They Can to Survive Soaring Diesel Prices WSJ
Truckers Are Using Every Trick They Can to Survive Soaring Diesel Prices WSJ