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The Port of Los Angeles handled record container volumes in September, marking the busiest month in its 118-year history The post 1 million boxes set new Los Angeles port record appeared first on FreightWaves.

Industry advocates want victims sharing what happened as sophisticated schemes expose new vulnerabilities across the supply chain. The post Freight Fraud Awareness Day returns as strategic cargo theft reshapes trucking appeared first on FreightWaves.

As fleets scale across jurisdictions, vehicle compliance is ultimately about whether assets are legally available to operate, not whether the paperwork gets filed correctly. J. J. Keller’s Stephanie Schmidt explains why executives should treat compliance capacity as a resource-allocation decision. The post The Hidden Business Risk Inside Fleet Compliance appeared first on FreightWaves.

OOCL saw higher revenue per container and increased cargo volumes across all four of its trade regions. The post OOCL revenue up 45.1% on trans-Pacific surge appeared first on FreightWaves.

Penske Truck Leasing President Art Vallely says that the most valuable question about AI in trucking is a practical one: What can it help us do better?

Sherry Sanger, executive vice president of strategy and marketing at Penske Transportation Solutions, explains how AI enhances fleet and maintenance operations.

Both sides have their argument in to the court on the Penske request for a bigger hearing in significant loss. The post Penske request for en banc hearing gets pushback from victim’s estate appeared first on FreightWaves.

A federal plea agreement details how false delivery entries triggered more than $1 million in payments for USPS transportation work that never happened. The post Orlando trucking owner pleads guilty in $1M USPS freight auction fraud appeared first on FreightWaves.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: US takes 76% of vehicle exports as September shipments plunge; DSV expands US-Mexico freight operations with new McAllen office; and Texas university seeks $772,700 for AI-powered Laredo freight project. The post Borderlands Mexico: US takes 76% of vehicle exports as September shipments plunge  appeared first on FreightWaves.

The Northwestern harvests are crushing capacity, but only temporarily. The Midwest’s sustained tightness tells a more meaningful long-term story about capacity. The post The two tightest regions tell two very different stories about the freight market appeared first on FreightWaves.

The AI Summit brought together fleet leaders, technology innovators and industry experts for a focused, executive-level look at how AI is being applied across trucking operations.

Adoption of electronic braking systems in the U.S. has lagged behind Europe, but, fleets, suppliers and service leaders contend that EBS is coming.

CVSA announced that law enforcement officers stopped 8,000 drivers in 36 states, Canada and Mexico during the July 12-18 roadway safety campaign.

President Donald Trump said he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine.

A Texas-based cross-border carrier is facing a lawsuit for age discrimination, including a 65-year-old age ceiling. The post Texas trucking firm sued over age limits on drivers appeared first on FreightWaves.

Freight rates are surging! Contract rates hit a 52-week high and spot rates climbed nearly 50% year-over-year in the latest Sonar update. We’ll also cover the localized impact of Tropical Storm Isaias on tender rejections in Gulf Coast markets like Mobile and Montgomery. Plus, an exciting new Sonar release now offers intermodal rates, lanes, and […] The post Trucking Rates Spike: Contracts at 52-Week High appeared first on FreightWaves.

AI is rapidly transforming logistics, but the real challenge isn’t just adoption – it’s getting a tangible return on investment. Dan Bailey, Co-Founder & CEO of Nexcade, discusses how leading companies like C.H. Robinson are leveraging AI for lean operations and growth. He also shares key insights on overcoming implementation challenges, measuring success beyond efficiency, […] The post Logistics AI: Getting a Return on Your Investment appeared first on FreightWaves.

The potential $5.8 billion acquisition of RXO by CH Robinson is set to reshape the logistics landscape. Valued at an astounding 42x EBITDA, this deal signals a major shift towards market consolidation and highlights the growing importance of asset-like services like drop trailers. What does this mean for the future of 3PLs and overall transportation […] The post $185M Breakup Fee? Inside the CH Robinson-RXO Merger appeared first on FreightWaves.

An extended shutdown of refineries would put a crimp in fuel supplies that already have taken a hit from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Russia's war against Ukraine.

Two Indian nationals who were part of the so-called 'Singh Organization' cargo theft ring were found guilty by a jury last month...

Shell received U.S. approval to become the first oil producer to use drones on offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico to speed post-hurricane inspections.

Stord's packages reach 1 in 4 U.S. households a year, the company says. It now has $400 million more in borrowing capacity to build warehouses and robots. The post Stord lands $400M Citi-led credit facility, adds CFO and CRO appeared first on FreightWaves.

Kodiak AI and cross-border carrier Charger Logistics are hauling CPG and food and beverage freight between Dallas and Laredo, Texas, with driverless operations planned after the safety case. The post Kodiak AI, Charger Logistics launch autonomous Laredo lane appeared first on FreightWaves.

The formal executive order allowing red dye diesel use over the road has been published. The post Formal EO order on red dye diesel short on specifics appeared first on FreightWaves.

The move positions Geely to be the first Chinese mass-market electric vehicle maker to establish a presence in the North American market.

NRF says the extended peak shipping season is winding down, with most holiday merchandise already in and U.S. container imports expected to ease through year-end. The post Retailers say extended peak shipping season winding down appeared first on FreightWaves.

Trucking companies from California to Minnesota, Utah to Alabama head to Nashville later in October to battle it out for the Small...

Brent crude oil declined 0.4% to $103.89 a barrel. The drop in oil prices comes after stocks felt pressure on Oct. 8 from a 4.1% rise in the price for a barrel of Brent to more than $104.

“Only you should have access to all your data. Only you should have the big picture of your business. No one else,” Jacques DeLarochelliere said.

Trucking telematics provider Isaac Instruments is introducing configurable in-cab alerts that empower drivers to self-correct unsafe behaviors.

The journey costs about $80 million, compared with $74 million for a standard SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, shipbroker Gibson said this week. 

Walmart is heavily investing in next-generation, automated fulfillment centers. The post Walmart activates automated e-commerce logistics center in California appeared first on FreightWaves.

A series of phone calls and text messages appeared to come from a trusted freight broker. The driver followed those instructions, unaware of what awaited at the destination. Investigators uncovered a cargo theft scheme that raises questions about shipment verification and broker impersonation. The post Fake freight broker redirects $273K seafood shipment in New Jersey cargo theft attempt appeared first on FreightWaves.

North America posted the larger percentage increase of the two truck segments in Q3, while Mercedes-Benz Trucks also recorded higher sales.

Tesla’s driver-assistance branding has long been a point of contention with regulators, safety advocates and some Tesla customers, who say the name gives the impression of full autonomy.

Dotra Compliance, an AI-driven platform built to serve as a carrier's "virtual compliance department," is helping small and midsize carriers close the gap between regulatory volume and in-house resources. Co-founder David Vincent explains why, after a Supreme Court ruling reshaped broker liability, a clean compliance record has become as important to winning freight as avoiding fines. The post A Virtual Compliance Department for Every Fleet appeared first on FreightWaves.

Xeneta: Asia-US West Coast rates showed the first sign of softening since mid-September. The post US West Coast container rates edge lower appeared first on FreightWaves.

Truckload rates rose in 2026 on flat freight. SONAR data and ATRI's 2026 cost study show carriers still earn too little to cover costs. See why rates must keep rising. The post Why Trucking Rates Are Rising Without More Freight appeared first on FreightWaves.

Oracle is considering using the same strategy in New Mexico, where a gas pipeline to help power one of its most crucial data centers is delayed and threatening the project’s timeline.

A New Jersey CDL school is seeking reinstatement to the federal training registry, challenging an FMCSA emergency removal. The post New Jersey CDL school lawsuit questions evidence behind FMCSA shutdown  appeared first on FreightWaves.

American Trucking Associations, which spent years pressing for the change, called the move an important step toward strengthening highway safety.

A U.S. trade judge approved class-action status for a legal fight over refunds for President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.

Kinder Morgan is restoring natural gas shipments on its Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. to Mexico after making repairs that triggered a force majeure earlier this week.

FMCSA is launching another comment period as it moves toward a pilot program on sleeper berth hours. The post FMCSA split sleeper berth pilot program moves closer to launch appeared first on FreightWaves.

Nearly 500,000 barrels a day of oil-refining capacity sit in the projected path of Hurricane Isaias, raising the risk that the U.S. fuel market will lose critical output.

ACT Research reported preliminary North American Class 8 orders totaled 18,700 units in September, down 9.5% from a year earlier. 

Investors and partners kept asking AV trucking companies how they would handle warning triangles. FMCSA's five-year exemption answers that through October 2031 The post AV truck fleets win 5-Year exemption on warning beacons appeared first on FreightWaves.

Alaska has yet to implement FMCSA's electronic medical certificate system, and drivers and carriers there received another year...

Global container volumes hit a record 17.46 million TEUs in August, while ocean pricing reached a two-year high, CTS reported. The post Global container volumes hit record 17.46 million TEUs appeared first on FreightWaves.

NASTC urged Congressional leaders to pause U.S. diesel/distillate exports to allow inventories to build back up to normal levels...

FMCSA has further cleared the way for truly driverless autonomous trucks to operate, granting a full exemption allowing cab-mounted...

Unfilled factory orders rose to $1.61 trillion in August while shipments stalled, and the steel, freight and diesel needed to work them off cost more in September. The post Factory backlogs build as freight and steel costs climb appeared first on FreightWaves.

Congressional Republicans are seeking support from the Treasury Department to examine and potentially change the tax treatment of third-party litigation financing.

SONAR Rate Intelligence now includes intermodal contract and spot rates, ramp data and Conversion Savings to compare truckload vs. intermodal costs. The post SONAR Rate Intelligence Adds Intermodal Rates and Truckload-to-Intermodal Conversion Savings appeared first on FreightWaves.

The U.S. military warned military freight system-registered motor carriers they need proper leases and not just paper numbers...

PepsiCo said it's prioritizing innovation and more effective marketing to improve business in North America.

Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 4.6% to reach $104.77 per barrel early. Several explosions were heard in the Saudi capital on Oct. 8.

The data center boom has become a lucrative market for logistics companies, especially in the Asia-Pacific and United States. The post AI gold rush transforms trans-Pacific trade and logistics appeared first on FreightWaves.

An agency spokesperson told TT that the high number of schools closed is due largely to rigorous crackdowns by investigators and safety inspectors.

Samsung is seeking $186 million from CMA CGM alleging improper container charges and failed inland deliveries.  The post Samsung seeks $186M from CMA CGM in container charges dispute appeared first on FreightWaves.

A bipartisan House caucus is pushing a package of infrastructure proposals that includes a long-sought trucking priority: expanding truck parking.

As of Oct. 7, about 25% of the oil production in the region was temporarily halted, taking about 511,000 barrels a day off the market, according to the Marine Minerals Administration.

The Port of Savannah handled a September record as box traffic improved 3.7% y/y. The post New monthly mark for Savannah container volume appeared first on FreightWaves.

Farmers already have access to the fuel and many have wrapped up harvest. Truckers will struggle to navigate differing state rules.

The two brothers who built First Brands into a global business are now pointing the finger at each other.