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News from the world of Trucking

• Built for Performance. Designed for Ease.    (2025-06-16)
  Today, we introduce to you the 34 Series LED Marker & Clearance Light– a next-generation upgrade for the specialty trailer market. With a sleek, modern design and enhanced light output, this 1.25” round light delivers unmatched visibility while simplifying installation. 
• Keep Your Fleet Rolling with Greater Uptime    (2025-06-16)
  Amerit Fleet Solutions helps trucking fleets achieve over 95% asset uptime with preventive maintenance, tailored strategies, and data-driven insights that keep your fleet rolling.
• Israel-Iran Clash Revives $100-a-Barrel Oil Fears    (2025-06-13)
  The barrage of headlines has revived memories of the political upheavals and price spikes of the 1970s — and yet even when oil prices have jumped, it inevitably proved short-lived.
• Carrier411 CEO cancels Mexico-based account over LA protests    (2025-06-13)
  Carrier411 is cancelling the account of a Mexico-based client in response to ongoing protests in Los Angeles, CEO says. The post Carrier411 CEO cancels Mexico-based account over LA protests appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Diesel and crude spike higher on Israel attack, though no Iranian oil facilities impacted    (2025-06-13)
  Oil and diesel prices soared on the Israeli attack on Iran. The post Diesel and crude spike higher on Israel attack, though no Iranian oil facilities impacted appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Aurora and On the Road Garage team up to train autonomous vehicle technicians    (2025-06-13)
  Aurora has partnered with On the Road Garage, a transportation workforce development provider to launch an apprenticeship and upskilling initiative to prepare workers for the new demands required by autonomous vehicles. The post Aurora and On the Road Garage team up to train autonomous vehicle technicians appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Port of Los Angeles Imports Sink 19% Amid Trump Tariffs    (2025-06-13)
  The drop in port activity came as importers and retailers — especially those with business in China — grappled with the uncertainty of Trump’s trade war.
• WATCH: CSX delivers for Army’s 250th birthday bash    (2025-06-13)
  BNSF and CSX hauled a trainload of tanks and other military equipment to Washington for the Army’s 250th birthday parade.  The post WATCH: CSX delivers for Army’s 250th birthday bash appeared first on FreightWaves.
• What Lenders Want to See from Growing Trucking Companies    (2025-06-13)
  It’s one thing to want funding—it’s another to actually qualify for it. Plenty of carriers talk about adding trucks or expanding into new markets, but when it comes time to sit down with a lender, the story on paper doesn’t match the ambition. Lenders aren’t interested in how many loads you ran last week or […] The post What Lenders Want to See from Growing Trucking Companies appeared first on FreightWaves.
•  Running on Ice: The U.S. and Netherlands see biologics and self-administered therapies growth     (2025-06-13)
  In this edition: Tjoapack Announces Packaging, Cold Chain Expansions in US and Netherlands, Great Point Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Eutecma, and Conagra Brands Introduces More Than 50 New Frozen Foods The post  Running on Ice: The U.S. and Netherlands see biologics and self-administered therapies growth  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Carrier411’s Darren Brewer: Mexico broker IPs banned; how to avoid getting FreightGuarded | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?    (2025-06-13)
  Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Carrier411's Darren Brewer The post Carrier411’s Darren Brewer: Mexico broker IPs banned; how to avoid getting FreightGuarded | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US to Ease Rules Hindering Tesla’s Self-Driving Cybercab    (2025-06-13)
  The Trump administration is taking steps that would make it easier for automakers to deploy-self driving cars without driver controls.
• Oil Tanker Market Roiled by Israeli Airstrikes Against Iran    (2025-06-13)
  Israel’s airstrikes on Iran drove up freight rates and tanker stocks June 13 as traders and investors priced in the prospect of disruption to a large swath of the global oil-shipping fleet.
• Cass Freight Index: Shipments down, rates up in May    (2025-06-13)
  May data from Cass Information Systems shows continued pressure on freight demand, but carriers are experiencing some pricing relief. The post Cass Freight Index: Shipments down, rates up in May appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Former Postal Service employees charged in $80M fraud scheme    (2025-06-13)
  The Department of Justice has charged four individuals for allegedly stealing U.S. Treasury checks from postal facilities. The post Former Postal Service employees charged in $80M fraud scheme appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Israel attacks on Iran inflame Mideast shipping tensions    (2025-06-13)
  Shipping analysts warn Israel’s attacks on Iran could lead to another Red Sea situation if carriers avoid key trade route.     The post Israel attacks on Iran inflame Mideast shipping tensions appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Automated cargo corridor project aims to modernize US-Mexico trade      (2025-06-13)
  The Trump administration has approved building an automated freight bridge to connect Laredo, Texas, to Monterrey, Mexico. The post Automated cargo corridor project aims to modernize US-Mexico trade   appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Ford CEO Says Rare Earth Supply Is ‘Day to Day’    (2025-06-13)
  Ford continues to struggle to obtain rare earth magnet supplies that are essential to car production and have already forced a temporary shutdown of one of its factories.
• Trump signs bill killing California ZEV-related waivers, state immediately files lawsuit    (2025-06-13)
  Legislation signed by President Trump impacting California’s clean truck rules immediately brought a lawsuit from the state. The post Trump signs bill killing California ZEV-related waivers, state immediately files lawsuit appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Fleetworthy acquires Haul for AI-enhanced fleet compliance    (2025-06-13)
  Fleetworthy recently announced it had acquired Haul, a provider of AI-powered compliance and safety technology. The combination expands Fleetworthy’s offering by adding artificial intelligence and automation to its capabilities, including automated document audits, intelligent driver onboarding and scorecards, and real-time compliance monitoring.  The safety and compliance gains continue to build out Fleetworthy’s existing technology suite, […] The post Fleetworthy acquires Haul for AI-enhanced fleet compliance appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Plans Biofuel Quota Boost    (2025-06-13)
  The Trump administration is proposing oil refiners blend more biofuels into gasoline and diesel next year while seeking to discourage the use of imported supplies.
• Amazon, Walmart Consider Issuing Own Stablecoins: Report    (2025-06-13)
  Amazon and Walmart are among large multinational companies that have discussed issuing their own stablecoins in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people.
• Georgia court determines DAT violated factoring non-compete with OTR Capital    (2025-06-13)
  A legal battle between DAT and OTR Solutions has been decided in favor of OTR. The post Georgia court determines DAT violated factoring non-compete with OTR Capital appeared first on FreightWaves.
• JBS Shares to Begin Trading on NYSE    (2025-06-13)
  Brazilian meat giant JBS expects its shares to begin trading June 13 on the New York Stock Exchange.
• Geopolitical upheaval tops new shipping concerns survey    (2025-06-13)
  For the second year in a row, the chief worry among maritime executives is political instability, according to a new industry survey. The post Geopolitical upheaval tops new shipping concerns survey appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucking's TikTok generation reports harassment, but they're here for the long haul    (2025-06-13)
  New survey results find Gen Z truckers heavily influenced by social media and feeling pressure to glamorize the job online.
• Visual tour, impressions of the ATHS 2025 National Convention    (2025-06-13)
  Overdrive 2024 Trucker of the Year Alan Kitzhaber offers this window on the ATHS National Convention, held last week, June 4-6...
• California fires back at Trump, doubles down on emissions regs    (2025-06-13)
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling for further advancements of the state's clean vehicle transition...
• Liquid-bulk tanker: At once rare and common challenges for owner-ops come with rewards    (2025-06-13)
  While some business issues are ubiquitous across trucking -- rates not keeping up with costs, expensive equipment and insurance...
• Tank washouts bring cost, time investment into focus for liquid bulk niche haulers     (2025-06-13)
  Getting used to planning for washouts -- both the time and money involved -- is a must for most tank owner-operators. If you're...
• Oil prices surge on reports of possible Israeli strike against Iran    (2025-06-12)
  Prices reached just over $72 a barrel on Thursday evening. The post Oil prices surge on reports of possible Israeli strike against Iran appeared first on FreightWaves.
• House investigator Yi to lead Marad    (2025-06-12)
  Veteran Congressional investigator Sang H. Yi  has been named acting chief of the Maritime Administration. The post House investigator Yi to lead Marad appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Producer Price Index Rises Less Than Forecast in May    (2025-06-12)
  The Labor Department reported June 12 that its producer price index rose 2.6% in May 2024. Producer prices rose 0.1% from April to May after dropping 0.2% the month before.
• Marelli Wins Approval for $518.9M Bankruptcy Loan    (2025-06-12)
  The loan, which is being provided by Deutsche Bank and other senior Marelli lenders, will need to be approved in two stages, which is typical in large corporate bankruptcy cases.
• Global Trade Activity Slows After Tariff-Driven Surge    (2025-06-12)
  The IMF is seeing signs that the rise in trade and activity to front-run President Donald Trump’s tariffs is beginning to unwind as the global economy still faces heightened uncertainty.
• Trump’s China Deal Offers Reset, Not Breakthrough    (2025-06-12)
  After fresh negotiations in London, tariff rates remain essentially unchanged. Rare earth shipments from China are set to return to pre-April 2 conditions.
• Canadian government to force union vote on Canada Post contract offer    (2025-06-12)
  The Canadian government has agreed to Canada Post’s request to force a union vote on is latest contract offer to break a negotiating stalemate. The post Canadian government to force union vote on Canada Post contract offer appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Removes California Emissions Waiver    (2025-06-12)
  President Donald Trump on June 12 hosted a signing ceremony at the White House with freight and trucking executives to formally roll back a Biden-era emissions policy.
• Estes Targets 14,000 Terminal Doors by End of Q2 2026    (2025-06-12)
  Estes Express Lines is boosting its terminal capacity as it incorporates assets acquired from bankrupt motor carrier Yellow, President and Chief Operating Officer Webb Estes said.
• Estes Eyes 14,000 Doors in 2026 After Buying Yellow Terminals    (2025-06-12)
  Estes Express Lines is boosting its terminal capacity as it incorporates assets acquired from bankrupt motor carrier Yellow, President and Chief Operating Officer Webb Estes said.
• Trump OKs Freight-Only Border Bridge Between US, Mexico    (2025-06-12)
  The permit allows a private investment group to construct, maintain and operate a commercial elevated guideway crossing at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas.
• Tariff Pendulum Drives Market Volatility for Trucking    (2025-06-12)
  The trucking industry is facing a tepid financial outlook amid volatile market conditions compelled by the ongoing tariff-fueled global trade war, experts said.
• Senate Makes Commercial Transportation Policy a Priority    (2025-06-12)
  Committees in the GOP-led Senate took aim at commercial transportation and emissions policies as they seek to finalize their response to the House-passed procedural budget package.
• Montway’s Tom Gartland Focuses on Culture at 100 MPH    (2025-06-12)
  Montway Auto Transport CEO Tom Gartland discusses the company's acquisition of luxury car broker Angels Moving Autos and his leadership philosophy.
• Micron Pledges $200 Billion Investment in US Manufacturing    (2025-06-12)
  Chipmaker Micron Technology said it will spend about $200 billion on U.S. manufacturing, research and development.
• Forward Air chairman, 2 directors leave after shareholder vote    (2025-06-12)
  Forward Air announced the departure of three board members following a push from activist investor Ancora Holdings Group. The post Forward Air chairman, 2 directors leave after shareholder vote appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Onstage in Chicago, CHRW talks tech and staffing; RXO sees language order hitting capacity    (2025-06-12)
  C.H. Robinson talked staffing and RXO talked the English language requirement at a Wells Fargo forum. The post Onstage in Chicago, CHRW talks tech and staffing; RXO sees language order hitting capacity appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Says Again He’ll Set Unilateral Tariffs in 2 Weeks    (2025-06-12)
  President Donald Trump said he intended to send letters to trading partners in the next one to two weeks setting unilateral tariff rates, ahead of a July 9 deadline to reimpose higher duties.
• DHL steps up Middle East expansion with $570M in planned investments    (2025-06-12)
  DHL has been expanding its Middle East presence in conjunction with the region’s economic development. The next evolution is a nearly $600M investment in facilities, equipment and technology in Saudi Arabia and the UAE over five years. The post DHL steps up Middle East expansion with $570M in planned investments appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Amazon Exerts More Control Over Whole Foods    (2025-06-12)
  Amazon is exerting more control over Whole Foods Market, largely ending the independence the grocery chain had retained since being acquired eight years ago.
• Trump to Block California’s Vehicle Emissions Rules    (2025-06-12)
  President Donald Trump is expected to sign a measure June 12 that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, a White House official told AP.
• Does DOT’s enforcement policy put truck safety at risk?    (2025-06-12)
  A new enforcement policy proposed by DOT raises the question of whether the trucking industry will become less safe or will be better able to comply with regulations. The post Does DOT’s enforcement policy put truck safety at risk? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump signs resolutions to ‘kill’ California’s emissions waivers    (2025-06-12)
  President Donald Trump on Thursday signed two trucking-related congressional resolutions that end the California Air Resources...
• Major cross-border cocaine bust | Two more autonomous trucks moving frac sand in Texas    (2025-06-12)
  Police arrested nine individuals and seized nearly $50 million of cocaine in busting a truck-involved drug trafficking ring. Also...
•  Insurance group approves first container chassis crash guard    (2025-06-12)
  An intermodal chassis designed by Stoughton Trailers is the first to meet IIHS’s high standard for underride crash protection. The post  Insurance group approves first container chassis crash guard appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Whole Foods distributor remains hobbled following possible cyberattack    (2025-06-11)
  A possible cyberattack on a major food distributor is beginning to disrupt grocery supply chains. The post Whole Foods distributor remains hobbled following possible cyberattack appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Canada Weighs Stronger Tariffs on Foreign Steel    (2025-06-11)
  “We cannot accept any form of unfair practices from different countries when it comes to our Canadian market. That’s enough,” Industry Minister Melanie Joly told reporters on June 11.
• Legislation could help speed air cargo shipments    (2025-06-11)
  A new bill introduced in the House and Senate aims to relieve airport congestion for both freight and passengers. The post Legislation could help speed air cargo shipments appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tariff Revenue Hits Record $23 Billion in May    (2025-06-11)
  U.S. customs duties climbed to a record in May, helping shrink the budget deficit for the month, while doubts remain about the persistence of the inflows.
• Senate Panel Approves FHWA Administrator Nominee McMaster    (2025-06-11)
  A Senate committee on June 11 approved the nomination of Sean McMaster to become administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.
• Export Controls Now on the Table in China Trade Talks    (2025-06-11)
  At the heart of the policy shift is China’s stranglehold over rare earths and its decision to restrict supply to American manufacturers reliant on the key inputs.
• Albertsons truckers ratify new Teamsters contract    (2025-06-11)
  Over 90 Albertsons truckers represented by Teamsters Local 745 in Dallas have ratified a new four-year contract with the grocery retailer. The post Albertsons truckers ratify new Teamsters contract appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Union rancor rises as Canada Post balks at arbitration    (2025-06-11)
  Contract negotiations between Canada Post and mail carriers remain deadlocked as efforts to start arbitration falter. The post Union rancor rises as Canada Post balks at arbitration appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump’s tariffs clear first inflationary hurdle    (2025-06-11)
  May’s inflation data was set to be the first real test of how consumer prices would be impacted by historically high tariffs. The post Trump’s tariffs clear first inflationary hurdle appeared first on FreightWaves.
• XPO Opens Its Largest Facility, Employing 450 in Pennsylvania    (2025-06-11)
  XPO has opened its largest operation, a 273,000-square-foot facility on 121 acres near Carlisle, Pa., that is one of 28 former Yellow facilities that XPO purchased for about $800 million.