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(174 articles)Fifth Circuit Reverses Penske Dismissals in Landmark Broker Liability Case
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt significant legal setbacks to the Penske empire by reversing two earlier district court decisions that favored Penske companies in the Crane vs. Liberty La
Manitoulin Transport Founder Doug Smith Dies at 93
Doug Smith, the founder of Manitoulin Transport, has passed away at age 93, marking the end of an era for one of Canada's established transportation companies. This represents a significant generation
RCMP Fraud Alert: 12 Trucking Firms Duped by Fake Credit Card Scam
Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police have launched an investigation into a coordinated fraud scheme that targeted at least 12 heavy-duty trucking and transportation businesses across Western Can
Trucking Industry Gains Momentum Heading into Q4
Trucking industry leadership is signaling increased confidence as the sector approaches the fourth quarter, suggesting operational momentum is building after a period of market softness. This shift re
Keeping Freight Moving Through Industry Transition
The article addresses the ongoing challenge of maintaining freight continuity during periods of market and operational transition within the transportation and logistics sector. Supply chain professio
Manitoulin Transport Founder Passes Away
Manitoulin Transport, a significant Canadian less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has lost its founder. This represents a notable personnel milestone for the transportation sector, though immediate oper
Freight Market Rebound: Separating Optimism from Reality
The freight industry is showing early signs of recovery, but supply chain professionals should exercise caution in interpreting these signals. The article examines the disconnect between optimistic fo
Manitoulin Transport Founder Dies at 93
The founder of Manitoulin Transport, a significant player in Canada's trucking and freight management sector, has passed away at age 93. This represents the end of an era for the company and marks a n
Pamt Corp. Reports 7th Consecutive Loss as Fleet Shrinks
Pamt Corp., a publicly traded truckload carrier, reported its seventh consecutive quarterly net loss of $7.4 million in Q2 2026, with adjusted earnings per share of 25 cents after accounting for one-t
194K Non-Domiciled CDLs Face Ineligibility Under New Reform
The Trucking Association Executives Council released a comprehensive progress report documenting one year of coordinated federal and state enforcement that has dramatically reshaped commercial driver
Manufacturing PMI hits 4-year high; LTL carriers capitalize on demand surge
July's Manufacturing PMI reading of 55.6 marks the highest level in four years and signals robust economic expansion across the industrial sector. This seventh consecutive month of growth, coupled wit
Habib Turki Appointed IRU Secretary General
Habib Turki has assumed the position of secretary general at the International Road Transport Union (IRU), representing a significant transition in global road freight leadership. The IRU plays a cruc
124 Unqualified Drivers Licensed in Louisiana Bribery Scheme
A sophisticated bribery operation in Louisiana enabled at least 124 individuals to fraudulently obtain commercial driver's licenses by circumventing all three stages of federally mandated CDL qualific
Freight Market Returns to Covid-Era Price Extremes
The freight market is exhibiting pricing behaviors and volatility patterns reminiscent of the Covid-19 pandemic period, signaling renewed instability in transportation costs and capacity. This resurge
Heartland Express Returns to Profit via Asset Sales Strategy
Heartland Express reported Q2 net income of $10.6 million (14 cents per share), a sharp turnaround from a 14-cent loss in the year-ago period, but the recovery was almost entirely attributable to a $2
EAEU Navigation Mandate Drives Costs for Road Carriers
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has implemented a comprehensive navigation seal mandate that now applies to nearly all road transit operations, representing a significant regulatory shift in cross-
Covenant Logistics Q2 Earnings: Trucking Market Insights
Covenant Logistics Group released Q2 earnings results that offer a window into current trucking market conditions and carrier performance metrics. As a significant regional and national carrier, the c
C.H. Robinson Appeals Texas Verdict, Signals Freight Market Uncertainty
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest third-party logistics providers, is appealing a Texas court verdict that threatens to reshape carrier liability standards in the freight industry. The app
XPO Logistics Beats Q2 2026 Sales Estimates, Signals Market Strength
XPO Logistics reported better-than-expected sales performance in Q2 2026, signaling strong operational execution and sustained market demand across its transportation and logistics services portfolio.
XPO Q2 Earnings Beat: LTL Strength Signals Market Recovery
XPO Logistics delivered second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by exceptional performance in its less-than-truckload (LTL) division. The carrier reported adjusted earnin
Freight Fraud Surge: Spoofed Calls Replace Fake IDs
Freight fraud is undergoing a significant operational shift. According to Highway's Q2 2026 Freight Fraud Index, criminals are abandoning traditional tactics—fake carrier identities and stolen MC numb
Old Dominion Increases CapEx to Sub-70% OR Target
Old Dominion Freight Lines is accelerating capital expenditure investments to $380 million in 2026—a significant increase from earlier guidance—as the LTL carrier pursues its target of achieving a sub
Celadon Bankruptcy: How Premature News Triggered Driver Crisis
Celadon Group's December 2019 bankruptcy represents a watershed moment in trucking industry risk management, demonstrating how information asymmetries and legal liabilities can trigger cascading opera
Werner's revenue-per-truck hits 10-year high on fleet optimization
Werner Enterprises delivered strong operational performance in Q2 2026, driven by strategic capacity management and higher freight rates. The company's One-Way segment achieved its highest revenue-per
LTL Carriers Face Structural Economics Problem
The less-than-truckload (LTL) freight industry is performing its core function efficiently—moving partial loads economically—but this success is creating systemic problems for supply chain networks. T
TFI Truckload Shines While LTL Struggles in Q2 2026
TFI International's second quarter 2026 results reveal a stark performance divergence between its two core business segments. While the company's flagship less-than-truckload (LTL) operations showed i
Landstar Q2 Earnings Preview: Key Metrics to Watch
Landstar System Inc., a leading provider of transportation services and logistics solutions, is preparing to release its second-quarter earnings report. This preview article examines the key performan
FMCSA Revives 17-Year-Old Safety Rule: Pre-Approval Testing Coming
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revived a dormant rulemaking dating back to 2009 that would fundamentally restructure how new trucking companies gain operating authority. C
Trucking Compliance Crackdown Reduces Capacity, Pushes Spot Rates Higher
A coordinated expansion of trucking compliance enforcement across U.S. states is creating structural headwinds for the freight market. Beyond federal oversight, state and local authorities are intensi
2026 US Truckload Capacity Crunch: Rate-Defense Strategies
The US trucking market is facing a structural capacity crunch projected for 2026, driven by factors including driver shortages, regulatory compliance costs, fleet aging, and rising fuel prices. This a
Shipper Liability Risk Increases Post-Montgomery Decision
The Supreme Court's Montgomery decision has fundamentally altered liability exposure for shippers in the trucking industry. While the case addressed negligent carrier selection by brokers, plaintiffs
Aurora's Driverless Trucks Hit Major Milestone, No Observer Required
Aurora Innovation has achieved a critical inflection point in autonomous trucking commercialization by deploying second-generation hardware capable of fully driverless operations across 10 commercial
Two Transport Firms Adopt Gravitate TMS for Fleet Optimization
Robertson-Williams Transport and Energy Transport Solutions have selected Gravitate TMS as their transportation management platform, signaling continued adoption of cloud-based logistics software in t
Old Dominion Freight Line Hits Record Stock Levels on Strong Margins
Old Dominion Freight Line, a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in North America, is experiencing strong financial performance with stock trading at near-record levels, driven by expanding reve
Truckload rates set to climb through 2027, warns rate indicator
Industry forecasting indicators are signaling sustained upward pressure on truckload rates across both spot and contract markets through 2027, signaling a structural shift in US transportation economi
Transport Tax Hikes Threaten Pakistan's Supply Chain Costs
The Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has raised concerns about proposed or enacted tax increases targeting Pakistan's transport sector, flagging that additional levies will materially increase
NY/NJ Port Congestion Creates 6-Mile Trucking Delays
The Port of New York and New Jersey, the busiest port complex in the United States, is experiencing significant congestion that has created 6-mile queues of trucks awaiting entry. This bottleneck repr
Iran Disruptions Ripple Through US Trucking Sector
Iran supply chain disruptions are creating operational headwinds for US trucking companies, with cascading effects across logistics networks. The geopolitical tensions are restricting trade flows and
ArcBest Cuts 2% Workforce in Organizational Restructuring
ArcBest, a major North American asset-based carrier and logistics provider, has announced organizational changes coupled with a 2% workforce reduction. This move reflects broader industry pressures on
AmeriLux Transportation Acquires Dedicated Systems
AmeriLux Transportation & Logistics has completed an acquisition of Dedicated Systems, marking another consolidation move in North America's fragmented trucking sector. This strategic combination stre
LTL Carriers Expand Networks but Lag Behind Lost Capacity
The US LTL (less-than-truckload) carrier sector is undertaking significant network expansion initiatives to restore capacity lost during recent market disruptions, though recovery remains incomplete r
ArcBest Consolidates Brands, Cuts Workforce in Strategic Restructuring
ArcBest has announced a significant corporate restructuring involving the consolidation of its operating brands and a reduction in workforce. This move represents a strategic pivot toward operational
Fleet Visibility Crisis: Why 80% Skip AI Tools for Maintenance
A FreightWaves and Kooner Fleet Management Solutions survey exposes a critical operational blind spot: most fleets lack the data visibility needed to manage maintenance strategically, despite widespre
ArcBest Closes 10 Service Centers, Cuts 2% Workforce
ArcBest, a major U.S. LTL (less-than-truckload) and logistics provider, has announced the closure of 10 service centers and a workforce reduction of approximately 2%. This restructuring reflects broad
AI Bots Outperform Humans in Driver Communication
CloneOps, an artificial intelligence automation company, is reshaping how supply chain communications operate by deploying intelligent agents that interact directly with truck drivers. According to CE
FMCSA's Ambitious Regulatory Agenda Signals Major Enforcement Push
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released its most aggressive regulatory agenda in recent years, featuring 48 proposed initiatives aimed at strengthening motor carrier safety, drive
DHS, DOT Investigate 75 CDL Schools for Fraud—What Carriers Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Transportation announced a coordinated investigation into approximately 75 commercial driver's license training schools suspected of fraudule
Freight Rates Surge: TD Cowen/AFS Index Signals Elevated Trucking Costs
The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index has released new data indicating elevated truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) rates in the North American market. This signals sustained pricing pressure across the
Truckload and LTL Rates Hit New Highs in Q3 2024
FreightWaves has issued a warning that both truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) rates will reach new cycle highs in the third quarter, extending gains from the second quarter. The forecast re
Carrier Closures Eliminate 245+ Jobs in Freight Sector
A wave of carrier and logistics company closures has resulted in the elimination of more than 245 jobs across the freight industry, signaling continued distress in the transportation sector. These clo