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• Freight Market Talk: Pawan Joshi of E2open    (2026-08-26)
  Supply chain strategy and freight market risk with Pawan Joshi of E2open. In this FreightWaves Today interview, Joshi breaks down what logistics operators need to watch and how supply chain leaders are thinking through volatility, planning and execution. If you run transportation, logistics or supply chain operations, this conversation gives you the big-picture takeaways without […] The post Freight Market Talk: Pawan Joshi of E2open appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Norfolk Southern, Wabtec set locomotive upgrades to AC power    (2026-08-26)
  Norfolk Southern and Wabtec to modernize propulsion systems for dozens of older locomotives. The post Norfolk Southern, Wabtec set locomotive upgrades to AC power appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Ocean rate concerns as orders for new container ships near 40% of global fleet    (2026-08-26)
  Orders for new containerships have expanded to nearly 40% of the active fleet, driven by contracts for large vessels. The post Ocean rate concerns as orders for new container ships near 40% of global fleet appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Port Houston container volumes fall 6% in July as import surge cools     (2026-08-26)
  Port Houston handled 369,899 TEUs in July, down 6% year over year. The post Port Houston container volumes fall 6% in July as import surge cools  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Midwest dedicated carrier Behnke buys AG Freight    (2026-08-26)
  Michigan-based Behnke Dedicated & Logistics has acquired AG Freight for an undisclosed sum, establishing a Southeastern outpost near South Carolina’s Inland Port Greer. The post Midwest dedicated carrier Behnke buys AG Freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
• CBSA finds 385 kilos of cocaine in commercial truck at US-Canada border    (2026-08-26)
  Canadian border officers discovered 385 kilograms of suspected cocaine during an inspection of a commercial truck. Authorities have not identified the driver, carrier, declared cargo or concealment method. The post CBSA finds 385 kilos of cocaine in commercial truck at US-Canada border appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Oil prices decline on continuing tension with Iran    (2026-08-26)
  The oil market is down as tensions have grown after the Trump administration announced new sanctions aimed at inflicting more pain on Iran’s economy. Brent crude dropped 0.7% to $86.66 a barrel.
• Iran, Oman agree to share Strait of Hormuz revenue    (2026-08-26)
  Iranian officials have repeatedly warned that a deal with Oman on the strait’s navigation would not equate to an immediate re-opening of the waterway.
• For trucking fleets, a place to park may be the next driver perk    (2026-08-26)
  An owner-operator could not keep drivers because his truck sat two hours from their homes. A $150 parking space five minutes away solved it. Fleets are taking notice. The post For trucking fleets, a place to park may be the next driver perk appeared first on FreightWaves.
• From bullet trains to bikes, Amazon delivers in offbeat ways    (2026-08-26)
  Amazon packages are zipping along at 200 mph on the bullet train in Japan, while new electric bikes introduced in California go up to 12 mph. The post From bullet trains to bikes, Amazon delivers in offbeat ways appeared first on FreightWaves.
• U.S., Canada can avoid an all-out trade war    (2026-08-26)
  Despite the bravado coming from both sides of the border, analysts suspect the longtime allies will eventually strike a deal to end a conflict neither really wants.
• Iran war, trade fights keep key inflation gauge elevated    (2026-08-26)
  Prices rose 3.7% in July compared with a year earlier. Inflation has worsened since the Iran war began in late February, when it stood at 2.9%. 
• Economy expands at sluggish 1.5% pace in Q2    (2026-08-26)
  Consumer spending — which accounts for about 70% of U.S. economic activity — increased at a healthy 3.4% annual clip, up from 0.5% in the January-March period.
• Port of Oakland: Steady July amid import drop    (2026-08-26)
  Despite a challenging July, the Port of Oakland's container volumes remain steady year-to-date. The post Port of Oakland: Steady July amid import drop appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Abandoned vans lead deputies to $123K in Brooks shoes from BNSF boxcar theft    (2026-08-25)
  Deputies traveling toward Ludlow found two abandoned vehicles matching descriptions from the rail investigation. BNSF police confirmed boxes inside came from a boxcar. The post Abandoned vans lead deputies to $123K in Brooks shoes from BNSF boxcar theft appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Dolly Parton dies at 80, two months after opening Tennessee truck stop     (2026-08-25)
  Country music icon Dolly Parton, who opened Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in June, died Tuesday at the age of 80. The post Dolly Parton dies at 80, two months after opening Tennessee truck stop  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• U.S. Postal Service plans 6% peak season surcharge for parcels    (2026-08-25)
  The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday proposed surcharges for domestic package delivery during the peak holiday season to cover extra handling costs, following the lead of large parcel carriers like FedEx and UPS that annually tack on holiday premiums. The announcement adds to rising cost pressures felt by shippers this year, especially since the Iran […] The post U.S. Postal Service plans 6% peak season surcharge for parcels appeared first on FreightWaves.
• A newcomer to Roadcheck driver violations top 5: speaking English    (2026-08-25)
  Looking over the statistics released by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Association (CVSA) on May’s International Roadcheck Week, the data looks pretty much like that of Roadcheck Week 2025. With one big exception: English language proficiency (ELP). That category of driver violation last year was not in the top 5 of reasons why a driver was […] The post A newcomer to Roadcheck driver violations top 5: speaking English appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Mexican trucking group urges US to clarify B-1 visa revocations     (2026-08-25)
  Mexican trucking leaders are asking U.S. officials to establish uniform cabotage enforcement standards after estimating that thousands of cross-border drivers have lost their B-1 visas. The post Mexican trucking group urges US to clarify B-1 visa revocations  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trimble introduces AI agent for transportation workflows    (2026-08-25)
  Arc Agent connects with its existing transportation management systems as well as third-party applications to extract, validate and process information.
• New return: Another container line is back in the Red Sea    (2026-08-25)
  Delayed tariffs sparked unexpected summer demand as another global liner made its return to the Red Sea. The post New return: Another container line is back in the Red Sea appeared first on FreightWaves.
• BMO Trucking Credit: The END of Transparent Data? | FreightWaves    (2026-08-25)
  The trucking industry is losing a critical source of credit insight as BMO sells its transportation finance unit. FreightWaves’ John Kingston, who pioneered tracking BMO’s unique data, reveals how trucking credit quality is finally strengthening just as this transparent data source disappears. He also dives into rising diesel prices, heating oil’s election impact, and the […] The post BMO Trucking Credit: The END of Transparent Data? | FreightWaves appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Freight Pricing: Who REALLY Holds the Power?    (2026-08-25)
  Tabi’s Rush Feldhacker breaks down who currently holds the pricing power in the unpredictable freight market using their new Pricing Pressure Index. Learn how brokers are leveraging data to make smarter spot rate decisions, and why shippers are feeling the market shift later than expected. Discover the latest trends and what to expect in the […] The post Freight Pricing: Who REALLY Holds the Power? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Freight Market Health: What 13.57% Rejections Mean    (2026-08-25)
  The freight market is stabilizing, with tender rejections at 13.57%. But don’t let this “healthy” period fool you; volatility is on the horizon. Learn what FreightWaves’ experts say about current market conditions, upcoming Q4 surges, and how this impacts shippers and carriers. Get ready for a dynamic end to the year. Truckload tender rejections have […] The post Freight Market Health: What 13.57% Rejections Mean appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Used Truck Market: Why Supply & Pricing are So Strong Now    (2026-08-25)
  The used truck market is experiencing unprecedented strength! Daimler Trucks’ Chris Backeberg explains why sleeper inventory is below COVID levels, leading to strong pricing and gains for carriers. Discover how OEMs coordinate new truck orders with remarketing strategies, and what this means for fleet balance sheets and maintenance cycles in the current supply chain landscape. […] The post Used Truck Market: Why Supply & Pricing are So Strong Now appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Gatik raises $200M to scale driverless freight to thousands    (2026-08-25)
  Gatik runs dozens of driverless trucks today and wants thousands. A $200 million Series D led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies funds the jump. The post Gatik raises $200M to scale driverless freight to thousands appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Deputies recover $150K in New Balance shoes after BNSF boxcar burglary    (2026-08-25)
  Barstow deputies stopped a westbound vehicle on Interstate 40 after reports of people entering railroad boxcars. The driver fled on foot before officers took him into custody, according to the sheriff’s department. The post Deputies recover $150K in New Balance shoes after BNSF boxcar burglary appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Asian shipper pays record $5.3M for Panama Canal access    (2026-08-25)
  Demand to urgently pass through the waterway has soared after the Iran war upended global trade routes, particularly to Asia.
• Canada retaliates against US with tariffs of up to 50% as trade war escalates     (2026-08-25)
  Canada is retaliating against new U.S. tariffs with levies of 15%, 25% and 50% on American products. The post Canada retaliates against US with tariffs of up to 50% as trade war escalates  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Border crackdown curbs cabotage violations by foreign truckers    (2026-08-25)
  Border Patrol agents have blocked hundreds of drivers with cabotage violations from entering the U.S. through Mexico.
• Broker RXO sees TL spot rate surge extend into Q3    (2026-08-25)
  Freight broker RXO reported its truckload spot rate index posted its largest sequential gain in five years during the second quarter, with the strong momentum carrying into the third quarter. The post Broker RXO sees TL spot rate surge extend into Q3 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Rail mega-merger revives proposal for new, expanded Atlanta passenger services — and there’s a trucking angle    (2026-08-25)
  A proposed freight rail merger could help birth a dramatic expansion of passenger rail service in the sprawling Atlanta metropolis, and benefit trucking, too. The post Rail mega-merger revives proposal for new, expanded Atlanta passenger services — and there’s a trucking angle appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Honda considers building new plant in U.S.    (2026-08-25)
  Honda earlier this year canceled a trio of battery-electric models earmarked for the U.S. Honda plans to introduce 15 new hybrids by March 2030.
• Canada strikes back with retaliatory tariffs on U.S.    (2026-08-25)
  Trump threatened new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel, while Carney said U.S. trade demands showed Washington wanted to “destroy our major industries.” 
• Benchmark diesel price is now highest since war began    (2026-08-25)
  The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges hit a significant milestone this week. The post Benchmark diesel price is now highest since war began appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Mobility Global trims 2026, 2027 Class 8 forecasts    (2026-08-25)
  Mobility Global cut its calendar-year 2026 forecast for U.S. Class 8 truck and tractor registrations by 1,532 to 217,589 in its Q3 calculations from 219,121 in Q2.
• Descartes buys Tai for $100 million in third deal of 2026    (2026-08-25)
  Descartes Systems Group will buy Tai — an artificial intelligence-powered transportation management software provider for freight brokers — for $100 million.
• U.S. consumer confidence falls, with gas stuck above $4    (2026-08-25)
  The Conference Board said Aug. 25 that its consumer confidence index dipped to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July. That was the lowest level in seven months.
• Oil prices decline as U.S. raises pressure on Iran    (2026-08-25)
  Brent crude fell 2.8% to $87.99 per barrel. Elevated oil prices are a major driver of higher costs.
• Gatik AI raises $200 million in its largest funding series    (2026-08-25)
  For Gatik, the investment is a clear sign that the autonomous trucking industry is moving past the trial-and-error stage and into an era of highway deployment with major shippers in the U.S. and Canada.
• Orange EV scales up at East Coast ports    (2026-08-25)
  Orange EV is expanding its presence at East Coast ports through a major fleet order in New Jersey and a newly announced deployment in Philadelphia.
• Likely BMO swan song shows trucking credit strengthening    (2026-08-25)
  A possible final publication of BMO’s transportation lending figures reflect a stronger freight market. The post Likely BMO swan song shows trucking credit strengthening appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Feds: USPS carriers stole nearly $24M in checks, shipped them through FedEx    (2026-08-24)
  Federal prosecutors say the group stole checks from mail routes, marketed them online and shipped them to buyers nationwide. The post Feds: USPS carriers stole nearly $24M in checks, shipped them through FedEx appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Legendary logistics executive Klaus-Michael Kühne dead at 89    (2026-08-24)
  Klaus-Michael Kühne, who took Kuehne+Nagel from a regional European company to a top global logistics provider, has died. The post Legendary logistics executive Klaus-Michael Kühne dead at 89 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucking Downturn: Why 85% of New Carriers Didn’t Survive    (2026-08-24)
  The freight market has seen a brutal downturn, with an astounding 85% failure rate for new carriers in the past three years. Kirk Mann, EVP & GM of Transportation and Vendor Solutions at Mitsubishi HC Capital America, dives into why this cycle was the longest, the impact of over-financed assets, and what it means for […] The post Trucking Downturn: Why 85% of New Carriers Didn’t Survive appeared first on FreightWaves.
• ATRI opens annual survey on trucking’s top industry issues    (2026-08-24)
  The American Transportation Research Institute kicked off trucking’s annual effort to identify and rank the challenges viewed by stakeholders as most critical.
• Private Fleets: The Hidden $100B Capacity Solution for Brokers    (2026-08-24)
  Private fleets face mounting costs while carrying over $100 billion in empty backhaul capacity. Russell Jones, CEO of Private Fleet Net Zero, explains how his platform unlocks this unused capacity, offering freight brokers a 25% discount and higher service levels. Discover how digital freight matching for private fleets can transform your logistics, improve reliability, and […] The post Private Fleets: The Hidden $100B Capacity Solution for Brokers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Amazon Drone Delivery Expansion: What Changes Now    (2026-08-24)
  Amazon drone delivery is expanding again — but the real story is why it took 13 years to get here. FreightWaves Parcel & Air Cargo Editor Eric Kulisch breaks down Amazon Prime Air, the FAA’s pending beyond-visual-line-of-sight rules, which states are first in line, and what has to happen before drone delivery scales beyond a […] The post Amazon Drone Delivery Expansion: What Changes Now appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Diesel Prices Surge, Spot Rates Plunge: Why Trucking Costs Are Disconnected    (2026-08-24)
  Diesel prices are soaring, but spot rates continue to fall, creating a significant disconnect in the trucking market. This SONAR Market Update dives deep into the factors driving this divergence, from global conflicts impacting refinery output to shifts in intermodal rail and changing length of haul for truckload freight. Understand what this means for carriers […] The post Diesel Prices Surge, Spot Rates Plunge: Why Trucking Costs Are Disconnected appeared first on FreightWaves.
• AI in Warehousing: How AutoScheduler Drives Supply Chain Efficiency    (2026-08-24)
  Keith Moore, CEO of AutoScheduler AI, dives into how AI-powered warehouse orchestration is revolutionizing supply chain operations. Learn how AutoScheduler helps businesses untangle complex warehousing challenges, optimize decision-making, and significantly boost efficiency, throughput, and service while reducing overall costs. Discover the critical role of an “operational twin” in mapping flows, understanding objectives, and providing continuous […] The post AI in Warehousing: How AutoScheduler Drives Supply Chain Efficiency appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Mexico ‘optimistic’ on U.S. trade deal after Canada talks end    (2026-08-24)
  Mexico's top trade negotiator will remain in Washington for several days as he seeks to lower 50% U.S. tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum, and 25% duties on automobiles.
• New plan for NYC’s BQE involves temporary roads: Mamdani    (2026-08-24)
  The latest plan to fix the overburdened BQE involves construction of temporary highways. The post New plan for NYC’s BQE involves temporary roads: Mamdani appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Uber Freight: US-Mexico capacity crunch could ‘get worse before it gets better’    (2026-08-24)
  Uber Freight says tougher B-1 visa conditions and strong cross-border demand are tightening northbound trucking capacity from Mexico to the U.S. The post Uber Freight: US-Mexico capacity crunch could ‘get worse before it gets better’ appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Panama Canal new capacity cuts put US ports on notice    (2026-08-24)
  The Panama Canal Authority is signaling that falling water supplies will likely constrain cargo reliability, costs, and routing for U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports. The post Panama Canal new capacity cuts put US ports on notice appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Express carrier partner ASL Aviation buys 747 freighters from lessor    (2026-08-24)
  ASL Aviation has purchased two Boeing 747s to maintain access to the planes and is shifting smaller planes from Europe to its Australia subsidiary. The post Express carrier partner ASL Aviation buys 747 freighters from lessor appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump vows to double Canadian auto tariffs, escalating fight    (2026-08-24)
  The latest tariff threat comes after negotiations between the U.S. and Canada broke down Aug. 21, which led to a 50% levy on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods to take effect. 
• McLeod, Augment partner to integrate AI into broker workflows    (2026-08-24)
  The companies have introduced a software integration connecting Augment’s AI assistant, named Augie, with McLeod’s PowerBroker transportation management system to help freight brokers cover loads faster.
• Rail consultant returns to lead South Carolina short line    (2026-08-24)
  State-owned Palmetto Railways is turning to a familiar face to head its corporate team. The post Rail consultant returns to lead South Carolina short line appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Michigan halts NMU truck driver training program during probe    (2026-08-24)
  Michigan halted a public university truck driving training school after a preliminary investigation into numerous alleged violations of state law.  
• QXO hires Honeywell's Ken West as COO    (2026-08-24)
  Brad Jacobs is looking to build the largest building products distribution business in North America. Since relaunching QXO in 2024, the company has spent about $30 billion buying companies
• U.S.-Canada trade talks broke down over heavy-duty trucks    (2026-08-24)
  Under the deal the two countries were working toward, the regular auto tariff would have been lowered to 15% from 25%. Canada wanted that relief expanded to medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, which range from large pickup trucks to commercial vehicles. 
• Trans-Pacific shippers ‘leaving money on the table,’ says analyst    (2026-08-24)
  Shippers are leaving money on the table, an analyst says, if they don’t consider switching coasts for Asia import containers. The post Trans-Pacific shippers ‘leaving money on the table,’ says analyst appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Descartes acquires Tai for $100M    (2026-08-24)
  Freight broker TMS provider Tai has been acquired by Descartes Systems Group in a $100 million deal announced on Monday. The post Descartes acquires Tai for $100M appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US-Canada supply chains face uncertainty as trade talks collapse    (2026-08-24)
  The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian imports after last-minute negotiations collapsed. The post US-Canada supply chains face uncertainty as trade talks collapse appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Kuehne + Nagel owner Klaus-Michael Kuehne dies at 89    (2026-08-24)
  Klaus-Michael Kuehne broadened the company's  global reach through acquisitions. Under his leadership, the firm grew over decades into a global transport behemoth with more than 1,300 offices worldwide.