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• Startup CoPilot acquires century-old 3PL Mallory Alexander    (2025-10-09)
  Industry veteran-led startup CoPilot announced its initial acquisition as it works toward establishing a global logistics platform. The post Startup CoPilot acquires century-old 3PL Mallory Alexander appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Canada’s Carney Says US Auto Sector Needs USMCA to Compete    (2025-10-09)
  Trump’s tariffs have cast a chill over the Canadian automotive sector, but have also affected U.S.-based companies.
• ATA Presses Congress on Safety, Efficiency Priorities    (2025-10-09)
  ATA President Chris Spear in an Oct. 8 letter detailed several matters for Congress such as boosting entry-level driver training as well as English-language proficiency requirements.
• Sneaker reseller’s arrest highlights surge in US cargo thefts    (2025-10-09)
  The owner of a popular online sneaker resale business was arrested for allegedly buying $500,000 worth of merchandise stolen from a cargo train. The post Sneaker reseller’s arrest highlights surge in US cargo thefts appeared first on FreightWaves.
• NHTSA Opens Tesla Probe After Crashes Involving FSD    (2025-10-09)
  Tesla is also under investigation by NHTSA for a “summon” technology that lets drivers tell cars to drive to their location to pick them up, a feature that has reportedly led to fender benders.
• Cargo Theft Costs Trucking, Logistics Firms $18M Daily    (2025-10-09)
  ATRI researchers conducted numerous interviews with industry participants who lost goods due to cargo theft. They also had input from experts who work to monitor and prevent this crime.
• First Brands Creditor Seeks Investigation of ‘Vanished’ Cash    (2025-10-09)
  First Brands' bankruptcy filing set off a round of damage limitation by Wall Street firms now attempting to size up their exposure to the company.
• The top 10 features SONAR shipped this year    (2025-10-09)
  Enhancements include integrations, AI layers, new dashboards, better maps, and an iOS app. The post The top 10 features SONAR shipped this year appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Volvo VNL, VNR to Receive Side-Curtain Air Bags as Standard    (2025-10-09)
  VTNA launched redesigns of the flagship Class 8 on-highway VNL tractor and VNR regional-haul semi in January 2024 and March, respectively.
• Ocean Shippers Find Work-Arounds to Avoid New US Port Fees    (2025-10-09)
  The U.S. is set to start charging large Chinese vessels millions of dollars when they call at American ports from Oct. 14.
• Bridgestone CEO Expects Slowdown in Second Half of 2025    (2025-10-09)
  Bridgestone expects a tougher second half as its U.S. business faces a sharp drop in truck tire demand, tariffs take a toll and it deals with the fallout from a cyberattack that disrupted production.
• Exclusive: Mentium raises $3.2 million to bring modern technology to freight brokerages    (2025-10-09)
  The freight industry is full of fragmented workflows, thin margins and outdated technology. Mentium is aiming to change the way freight brokerages operate. The Austin-based startup announced a $3.2 million seed round this week, led by Lerer Hippeau with participation from Matchstick Ventures, Tower Research Capital, Antler, MBA Ventures, and angel investor Michael Witte.  Mentium’s […] The post Exclusive: Mentium raises $3.2 million to bring modern technology to freight brokerages appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Senate confirms Fink to lead Federal Railroad Administration    (2025-10-08)
  New Federal Railroad Administration chief is a former Pan Am Railways president and fifth-generation railroader. The post Senate confirms Fink to lead Federal Railroad Administration appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DTNA Third-Quarter Sales Slump 39% to 30,225 Trucks, Buses    (2025-10-08)
  As is typical with Daimler Truck’s pre-earnings sales announcements, no color was provided on the statistics. Daimler Truck will report its full third-quarter earnings on Nov. 7.
• Tariff Revenue Hits $195 Billion for Fiscal 2025, CBO Says    (2025-10-08)
  The federal government logged a $1.8 trillion budget deficit for the 2025 fiscal year, little changed from 2024 despite a surge in tariff revenue, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
• Carney Pitches Trump on Energy Alliance, Keystone XL Project    (2025-10-08)
  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched deeper cooperation with the U.S. on energy, including a possible revival of the Keystone XL pipeline, in his meeting with President Donald Trump.
• Tariff turbulence deepens uncertainty across US supply chains    (2025-10-08)
  Logistics leaders say shippers are turning to data visibility, transparency and nearshoring in Mexico to navigate rising supply chain costs and uncertainty. The post Tariff turbulence deepens uncertainty across US supply chains appeared first on FreightWaves.
• U.S. imports seen well below average for rest of 2025     (2025-10-08)
  Containerized imports are likely to take a hit from earlier-than-normal stocking up by retailers and expanding tariffs through the remainder of 2025, a trade group predicts. The post U.S. imports seen well below average for rest of 2025  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• 3PL Customers Confident About Adapting to Tariffs    (2025-10-08)
  Some 14% of shippers serviced by 3PLs are extremely confident in their ability to adapt to the shifting sands of U.S. trade policy and myriad tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
• This Device in Your Cab May Save You From a Tow    (2025-10-08)
  Every time that check engine light comes on, you’re left guessing — but with one small device in your cab, you could skip the tow, avoid the shop, and handle regens on your own terms. The post This Device in Your Cab May Save You From a Tow appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Upcoming USMCA Talks Could Boost Mexico’s Peso    (2025-10-08)
  While questions remain around transshipments, Jason Schenker of Prestige Economics said, “Mexico’s going to be a very big winner” when the trade pact is renegotiated.
• Ikea acquires US logistics tech platform to improve home delivery    (2025-10-08)
  Home goods retailer Ikea has acquired U.S.-based logistics technology company Locus to improve its final-mile delivery network. The post Ikea acquires US logistics tech platform to improve home delivery appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump says truck tariffs begin Nov. 1, hosts Carney to talk trade    (2025-10-08)
  U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 6 announced that 25% duties on heavy- and medium-duty trucks built outside the United States would begin in November. One day later, Trump hosted […]
• House Bill Moves to Let Younger Truckers Cross State Lines    (2025-10-08)
  The DRIVE Safe Act promotes rigorous safety training for younger commercial drivers. The bill would enhance an apprenticeship program for prospective drivers once they obtain their CDLs.
• Fuel Costs Up, Rates Inching, and Reefers Still Showing Promise – What to Watch This Week    (2025-10-08)
  Rates are holding steady for now, fuel prices are climbing, and reefer carriers are still outperforming the rest — but without a real uptick in volumes or inbound freight, small carriers are walking a fine line between survival and pressure this October. The post Fuel Costs Up, Rates Inching, and Reefers Still Showing Promise – What to Watch This Week appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Pennsylvania to Add 1,202 Truck Parking Spaces    (2025-10-08)
  PennDOT staff and state police closely collaborated to find state-owned sites that could be turned quickly and cost-effectively into new truck parking areas.
• THRC opens applications for 2026 Top Fleet Employers program    (2025-10-08)
  Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Top Fleet Employers (TFE) program, a national initiative recognizing carriers that meet high standards of human resources excellence. The […]
• Peli BioThermal expands cold chain capabilities with EVO acquisition    (2025-10-08)
  As the cold chain becomes a critical link in the life sciences supply chain, Peli BioThermal is expanding its reach. The company announced the acquisition of Evo Cold Chain from BioLife Solutions, a move designed to strengthen its position in cryogenic transport and support the fast-growing cell and gene therapy (CGT) logistics market. The acquisition […] The post Peli BioThermal expands cold chain capabilities with EVO acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves.
• GM Ends EV Tax Credit Plan and Offers Its Own Incentive    (2025-10-08)
  GM will give about $6,000 of its own cash for lease support and to keep EV sales going.
• ICE Crackdowns May Quietly Be Reshaping The Freight Market    (2025-10-08)
  While headlines focus on arrests, the real story is playing out on the road. Drivers are quietly avoiding entire regions, brokers are scrambling to cover freight, and rates are climbing as fear starts rewriting the trucking map. The post ICE Crackdowns May Quietly Be Reshaping The Freight Market appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Regional railroad offers $10M for Pa. county lines    (2025-10-08)
  A regional railroad wants to redevelop freight and passenger services in an eastern Pennsylvania county.   The post Regional railroad offers $10M for Pa. county lines appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Cox Automotive merges its fleet maintenance services into one unit    (2025-10-08)
  The two fleet maintenance arms of Cox Automotive are being put together under one banner. The post Cox Automotive merges its fleet maintenance services into one unit appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Diesel Tech Shortage Hits Small Fleets Hard–What ATRI’s Research Means For You    (2025-10-08)
  Walk into any diesel shop today and you’ll see it plain as day — bays full of trucks, fewer techs on the floor, and longer wait times that stretch into weeks instead of days. For a small carrier, that’s not just an inconvenience, that’s revenue bleeding out while your truck sits idle. The post Diesel Tech Shortage Hits Small Fleets Hard–What ATRI’s Research Means For You appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Soy Harvest Begins With Farmers in ‘Fight to Survive’    (2025-10-08)
  China, typically the biggest buyer of U.S. soybeans, still hasn’t booked a single shipment of the crop from this year’s harvest.
• Surprise move by China carriers ahead of U.S. port fees    (2025-10-08)
  Container rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific fall by double-digits as ocean shipping braces for new U.S. port fees.  The post Surprise move by China carriers ahead of U.S. port fees appeared first on FreightWaves.
• AI-driven fleet management: Velocitor acquires NextBillion.ai    (2025-10-08)
  Velocitor Solutions is making a bold statement in the fleet management space with its full acquisition of NextBillion.ai, a move that promises to redefine how enterprise fleets navigate the complexities of routing and logistics. While specific deal terms remain confidential, both organizations are focused on ensuring that innovation and customer needs remain central to funding […] The post AI-driven fleet management: Velocitor acquires NextBillion.ai appeared first on FreightWaves.
• ‘Buckle Up,’ IMF Chief Warns Amid Economic Uncertainty    (2025-10-08)
  The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but Kristalina Georgieva says that resilience may not last.
• How Roadrunner cut missed pickups to zero    (2025-10-08)
  Roadrunner Freight is redefining pickup reliability in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry with its new AI-powered pickup and delivery platform. The technology has already helped the carrier reduce missed pickups from around 30% to virtually zero, demonstrating the impact of data-driven decision-making combined with operational excellence.  Tomasz Jamroz, President and COO of Roadrunner, explained that the […] The post How Roadrunner cut missed pickups to zero appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Kodiak AI, now a public company, looks to deliver an autonomous trucking future    (2025-10-08)
  Kodiak AI debuts on Nasdaq with $2.5B valuation after securing over $275M in funding. CEO Don Burnette sees 2025 as inflection point for autonomous trucking deployment. The post Kodiak AI, now a public company, looks to deliver an autonomous trucking future appeared first on FreightWaves.
• EV Realty raises $75M, breaks ground on San Bernardino charging hub    (2025-10-08)
  EV Realty has secured a US$75 million growth equity commitment from private equity investor NGP to support the expansion of its Powered Properties portfolio of commercial fleet charging hubs. The […]
• Investment Group Holds $161M Stake in Bankrupt First Brands    (2025-10-08)
  A fund controlled by a unit of Jefferies Financial Group sunk nearly a quarter of its $3 billion trade finance portfolio into receivables tied to auto parts supplier First Brands Group.
• FedEx expansion at Detroit airport boosts parcel, freight capacity    (2025-10-08)
  FedEx has consolidated its parcel operations and moved into a bigger air freight terminal in Detroit. The post FedEx expansion at Detroit airport boosts parcel, freight capacity appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Seeks Significant Concessions on EU Trade Deal    (2025-10-08)
  The new demands come as the two sides prepare to negotiate the next steps of this summer’s trade deal, which set a 15% tariff on most EU goods entering the U.S.
• New Fortress’ Puerto Rico Gas Shipments at Risk Amid Dispute    (2025-10-08)
  New Fortress Energy has reached a tentative deal that may allow it to deliver LNG to its terminal in Puerto Rico after it hammered out an agreement with tugboat operators, local media reported.
• Canadian Hockey Stick Factory Fends Off Trump Tariffs    (2025-10-08)
  As Roustan Hockey faces a trade war launched by President Donald Trump, the disruption underscores the broader turmoil that’s left the Canadian economy reeling.
• Study links ELP violations to unsafe motor carriers    (2025-10-08)
  New research finds a correlation between truck drivers who violate English-language proficiency rules and bad carrier safety but does not prove a direct cause. The post Study links ELP violations to unsafe motor carriers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Mexico Risks New Tariff Hit on $15 Billion of Truck Exports    (2025-10-08)
  Mexican officials vowed to push back against new tariffs the Trump administration is planning on heavy trucks, yet another hurdle the U.S. is throwing in front of its southern neighbor.
• Trucking org calls for ELP assessment as part of CDL test, among other legislative reforms    (2025-10-08)
  ATA called for six legislative reforms related to CDL testing, driver training and cabotage. Also: Canadian Trucking Alliance...
• Dynamic Pricing Momentum on the Upswing in LTL, 3PL Segments    (2025-10-08)
  Dynamic pricing is not new to the trucking industry, but momentum is growing and may be at a tipping point in the LTL and 3PL segments. CSCMP Edge 2025 attendees are told.
• Convoy leaders Lich, Barber receive conditional sentences in Ottawa courtroom    (2025-10-07)
  “Freedom Convoy” leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were both given 18-month conditional sentences Tuesday for their roles in the protest that blockaded downtown Ottawa for several weeks. Lich and […]
• Barrs confirmed as new FMCSA administrator    (2025-10-07)
  Former law enforcement official Derek Barrs will become the eighth administrator of the nation’s top trucking regulator. The post Barrs confirmed as new FMCSA administrator appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Targets $12 Billion in New Energy Project Cuts    (2025-10-07)
  The Trump administration is considering canceling about $12 billion in energy projects, including funding for hydrogen ventures backed by U.S. oil majors, according to a list seen by Bloomberg.
• California carrier closes doors, terminates over 100 employees    (2025-10-07)
  San Diego trucking company Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC will permanently close operations and lay off 116 employees at the end of the month. The carrier filed a WARN notice in California on Sept. 1, 2025, notifying employees that the company would shut down on Oct. 31, 2025.  Epic Lightning Fast Service said in its […] The post California carrier closes doors, terminates over 100 employees appeared first on FreightWaves.
• CSafe launches new reusable thermal cover for pharmaceutical manufacturers    (2025-10-07)
  Environmental accountability is no longer optional; pharmaceutical manufacturers are under mounting pressure to demonstrate that their logistics can be both safe and sustainable. CSafe believes its newly launched Silverskin RE reusable thermal cover bridges that divide, providing robust product protection while slashing waste and carbon footprint. Its reusable thermal cover is built to endure repeated […] The post CSafe launches new reusable thermal cover for pharmaceutical manufacturers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Chicken Prices Fall 18% From Summer Peak    (2025-10-07)
  Tyson Foods, JBS and Cargill have leaned on poultry profits to cushion losses at their beef businesses, which have been impacted by the worst U.S. cattle shortage in decades.
• New AAR analysis signals rail freight caution    (2025-10-07)
  The latest AAR analysis offers a cautious outlook after September rail volumes reflect the uneven pace of the U.S. economy. The post New AAR analysis signals rail freight caution appeared first on FreightWaves.
• USPS mail delivery dispute goes before Supreme Court    (2025-10-07)
  The Supreme Court will hear a case involving the U.S. Postal Service and whether it can be sued for deliberately withholding mail from a resident. The post USPS mail delivery dispute goes before Supreme Court appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Surprising surge: Trucking spot market rates climb overnight    (2025-10-07)
  There’s something happening hereWhat it is ain’t exactly clearThere’s a man with a gun over thereA-telling me I got to beware That’s the song that’s playing in my head as I try to make sense of what I’m seeing in the freight market. The spot market heat map in SONAR, which tracks sudden shifts in […] The post Surprising surge: Trucking spot market rates climb overnight appeared first on FreightWaves.
• ATS Logistics to acquire Trailer Bridge’s brokerage unit    (2025-10-07)
  Third-party logistics provider ATS Logistics Services has agreed to acquire the brokerage operations of Trailer Bridge. The post ATS Logistics to acquire Trailer Bridge’s brokerage unit appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Says US, Canada Can ‘Get There’ on Tariff Deal    (2025-10-07)
  Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Oct. 7, and the president described the disagreements as “natural conflicts” because they’re competing for the same business.
• FreightWaves Founder Craig Fuller debuts first book    (2025-10-07)
  Craig Fuller, a lifelong insider in the freight and logistics world, is making his debut as an author with Moving the World: How the Supply Chain’s Evolution Affects Us All. Drawing on decades of firsthand experience and a family deeply embedded in the industry, Fuller offers readers a unique perspective on the networks that quietly […] The post FreightWaves Founder Craig Fuller debuts first book appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Compensation 'as the crow flies': Why are carriers, shippers still using 'short miles'?    (2025-10-07)
  Clifford Petersen argues 'short miles' pay has long outlived its past convenience with advances in tech: 'Trucking companies that...
• Diesel benchmark falls as talk of oil glut emerges again    (2025-10-07)
  The benchmark used for most fuel surcharges declined to its lowest level in about two months. The post Diesel benchmark falls as talk of oil glut emerges again appeared first on FreightWaves.
• States’ Commercial Vehicle Dragnets Snag ELP, CDL Violations    (2025-10-07)
  Three states recently ramped up enforcement in response to renewed U.S. Department of Transportation attention to English-language proficiency issues.
• DOE Ends $7.5 Billion in Grants for Biden-Approved Projects    (2025-10-07)
  The Department of Energy terminated $7.5 billion in grants for 223 projects approved by the Biden administration including Paccar Inc.’s SuperTruck 3 program and two hydrogen hubs.