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• Borderlands Mexico: Toyota bets big on Texas, moves Tacoma line to San Antonio    (2026-07-12)
  This week in Borderlands Mexico: Toyota bets big on Texas; RJW Logistics adds fourth Dallas-area warehouse; and Gulf Coast Crating expands with industrial acquisitions. The post Borderlands Mexico: Toyota bets big on Texas, moves Tacoma line to San Antonio appeared first on FreightWaves.
• How much is trade policy influencing imports?    (2026-07-11)
  Container import bookings are riding a prolonged wave as new tariffs are reviewed. How much of this is tariff induced and what does it mean for domestic transportation markets? The post How much is trade policy influencing imports? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Small brokers and carriers face pressure after SCOTUS ruling    (2026-07-11)
  Even brokers that have prioritized compliance and safety could face a more difficult operating environment, trucking and logistics leaders said.
• Carrier selection comes under scrutiny    (2026-07-11)
  The Supreme Court’s recent Montgomery ruling has raised the stakes for how freight brokers approach carrier selection, documentation and liability exposure.
• How FMCSA revived the English-language proficiency rule    (2026-07-11)
  The current enforcement environment reflects a return to a rule that dates to 1937 but was unevenly applied for much of the past decade.
• South Bow to pay $26M in Keystone spill case in Kansas    (2026-07-10)
  Kansas and the Trump administration settled with the owner of the Keystone Pipeline over alleged Clean Water Act violations stemming from a 2022 oil spill. 
• International Q2 sales fall 8% on year, rise 21% versus Q1    (2026-07-10)
  International Motors’ sales fell 8% year over year in Q2 but climbed 21% compared with the first three months of 2026, parent company Traton Group said July 10.
• DTNA to boost Mount Holly plant staffing after 2025 layoffs    (2026-07-10)
  The decision to bring back 400 workers and hire 200 more is one of the first public indications of the freight market rebound’s impact on truck demand.
• Savannah opens last piece in project to ease port truck traffic    (2026-07-10)
  A project opening next week is the final piece in a long project to improve truck access at the port of Savannah. The post Savannah opens last piece in project to ease port truck traffic appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Oil prices drift after unclaimed airstrikes    (2026-07-10)
  The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, 0.9% to $75.58. That’s above the $72 it was at the start of the week.
• Analysts raise TL, LTL estimates ahead of Q2 earnings season    (2026-07-10)
  Trucking analysts are raising estimates ahead of the second-quarter earnings season, which begins next week. The post Analysts raise TL, LTL estimates ahead of Q2 earnings season appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Freight Recession Over? Bloomberg Analyst on Trucking Market & Stocks    (2026-07-10)
  SummaryView Transcript Bloomberg Intelligence’s Lee Klaskow dives deep into the state of the freight market, explaining how structural changes like federal mandates are elongating traditional trucking cycles. Discover why truckload and LTL stocks are soaring, what owner-operators and brokers expect for rates, and the impact of the Montgomery case on industry consolidation. Klaskow also shares […] The post Freight Recession Over? Bloomberg Analyst on Trucking Market & Stocks appeared first on FreightWaves.
• NOx Emissions Rule: What It Means for Trucking in 2027    (2026-07-10)
  SummaryView Transcript The EPA’s new NOx emissions rule is here, setting tighter standards for heavy-duty trucks. But while these regulations promise environmental benefits, they come with a hefty price tag for new trucks — up to $25,000 extra per unit. Industry experts weigh in on how fleets typically respond with pre-buys, but question whether this […] The post NOx Emissions Rule: What It Means for Trucking in 2027 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• CRA confirms focused trucking PSB crackdown amid concerns over owner-operator reviews    (2026-07-10)
  The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed it has launched a focused compliance program targeting personal service businesses in the trucking industry, as owner-operators and tax professionals warn legitimate independent […]
• Amazon air bridge supports Venezuela earthquake relief    (2026-07-10)
  Amazon is deploying its private cargo airline to help humanitarian organizations fly supplies to earthquake-damaged Venezuela. The post Amazon air bridge supports Venezuela earthquake relief appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trailer Rental Scams Are on the Rise: What Every Trucker Should Know    (2026-07-10)
  (The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) Owner-operators and motor carriers are facing a fast-growing scam in the trucking world. While cargo theft and ghost trucks remain the top mind for many logistics professionals, fraudsters are using fake trailer rental […] The post Trailer Rental Scams Are on the Rise: What Every Trucker Should Know appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Carmakers defeat most allegations in U.K. dieselgate case    (2026-07-10)
  The ruling is a blow to one of the largest mass claims in the country’s history and sets a precedent for similar cases against nine other carmakers in the U.K. 
• OEMs win one in DC: new seat belt rules likely to be delayed    (2026-07-10)
  A federal rule on seat belt strength is up for review after OEM objections. The post OEMs win one in DC: new seat belt rules likely to be delayed appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Thermal-imaging drone aids Ontario truck inspection blitz    (2026-07-10)
  Ontario Provincial Police used drone technology equipped with thermal imaging to help identify commercial vehicles with potential brake defects during a Canada Day enforcement initiative that inspected 183 trucks. The […]
• Arizona inspection blitz sidelines 5 truck drivers in July 1 enforcement push     (2026-07-10)
  Arizona commercial vehicle enforcement operation on July 1 resulted in 66 violations and seven out-of-service orders. The post Arizona inspection blitz sidelines 5 truck drivers in July 1 enforcement push  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Big battle brews over small stretch of spectrum    (2026-07-10)
  The federal review of a proposed backup geolocation network has drawn intense scrutiny as trucking and other industries battle over its potential downsides.
• Electric trucks prove most energy-efficient in B.C. port trial    (2026-07-10)
  After more than a year of testing four low- and zero-emission truck technologies in drayage and local delivery operations, Innovate B.C. says battery-electric trucks proved to be the most energy-efficient […]
• Supply Chain: Intermodal’s Unexpected Domestic Boom Explained    (2026-07-10)
  SummaryView Transcript Intermodal volumes are surging, but the story has changed. Anne Reinke, President & CEO of IANA, reveals why domestic freight is now the driving force behind intermodal’s robust growth, explaining how supply-side factors and long-term contracts are insulating it from market volatility. Discover why intermodal is becoming an “easy button” for shippers and […] The post Supply Chain: Intermodal’s Unexpected Domestic Boom Explained appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Contract Rates Skyrocket: Why 50 Cents/Mile is Just the Start    (2026-07-10)
  SummaryView Transcript Contract rates could jump by as much as 50 cents a mile, according to Sonar data. We dive deep into why the spread between spot and contract rates is at historic highs, signaling a significant shift in the freight market. Learn how compliance crackdowns, stable diesel prices, and broad industrial recovery are driving […] The post Contract Rates Skyrocket: Why 50 Cents/Mile is Just the Start appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucking M&A Heats Up: Are We Entering a Supercycle?    (2026-07-10)
  SummaryView Transcript The freight market is showing signs of a major shift in M&A activity. After a difficult period, private equity and strategic buyers are re-evaluating opportunities as freight rates stabilize and earnings profiles improve. Chris Wofford of Wofford Advisors breaks down the forces at play, including the potential for a trucking supercycle, and what […] The post Trucking M&A Heats Up: Are We Entering a Supercycle? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• EPA’s war on diesel is a national security issue    (2026-07-10)
  The pardons ended nine ordeals. The mandate that created them is still on the books, still in the field, and still pointed at the trucks that move America's military freight. The post EPA’s war on diesel is a national security issue appeared first on FreightWaves.
• U.S. won't immediately put tariffs on aircraft, jet parts    (2026-07-10)
  President Donald Trump is instead directing the administration to negotiate with trading partners to adjust imports of those products.
• VW sales plunge as automaker plans to halve number of brands    (2026-07-10)
  The Germany-based company said group sales fell 8.6% in the second quarter to just under 2.1 million vehicles. Sales in China plummeted by more than a third.
• Rizon expands electric truck lineup with new service combo body    (2026-07-10)
  Rizon has introduced a new service combo body for its battery-electric medium-duty trucks, expanding the range of vocational applications its zero-emission vehicles can serve. The new body combines lockable tool […]
• Indiana State Police recover 12 stolen truckloads worth more than $11 million    (2026-07-10)
  Indiana State Police says Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division troopers recovered about 12 stolen trailer loads worth more than $11 million since April. The agency says several investigations remain active and continue to generate additional leads. The post Indiana State Police recover 12 stolen truckloads worth more than $11 million appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Texas autonomous freight route a ‘future-focused, risk management solution’ for driver headcount    (2026-07-10)
  AVI-SPL supply chain executive Jeremy Codiroli said the recent launch of autonomous trucking operations in Texas represents a forward-thinking approach to risk management for the freight industry. The post Texas autonomous freight route a ‘future-focused, risk management solution’ for driver headcount appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Proposed EPA change keeps NoX limits in place, impacts other truck regulations    (2026-07-09)
  The long-awaited proposed changes in a set of EPA heavy-duty truck regulations that loosely is referred to as “the NoX rule,” because its provisions are aimed at reducing emissions of that pollutant, were released by the agency Thursday as it declared the revised standards will not bring any changes to the cost of truck manufacturing. […] The post Proposed EPA change keeps NoX limits in place, impacts other truck regulations appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Class 8 orders post biggest gain of 7-month streak    (2026-07-09)
  North American Class 8 truck orders hit their largest year-over-year increase in seven months of consecutive gains.
• VW targets model cuts of up to 50% after board showdown    (2026-07-09)
  Volkswagen plans to cut its sprawling model lineup by as much as 50%, a savings push that was announced after a closely watched supervisory board meeting.
• EPA proposes cost-saving revision to 2027 truck emission rule    (2026-07-09)
  The EPA on July 9 proposed rolling back emission standards for new heavy-duty trucks, including buses, garbage trucks and semis.
• Jury awards $104M in wrongful death verdict against major US carrier    (2026-07-09)
  A jury handed down a wrongful death verdict against Mesilla Valley Transportation in a case centered on alleged driver fatigue and safety policies. The post Jury awards $104M in wrongful death verdict against major US carrier appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New FedEx life sciences unit integrates healthcare logistics capabilities    (2026-07-09)
  FedEx has launched a life sciences division, building on its healthcare logistics infrastructure to provide more end-to-end services. The post New FedEx life sciences unit integrates healthcare logistics capabilities appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DOT grants $25 million to ‘transform’ this Midwest port    (2026-07-09)
  The Ports of Indiana received a record $25 million federal BUILD grant to help fund a $32 million expansion project at Jeffersonville. The post DOT grants $25 million to ‘transform’ this Midwest port appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Truckstop.com launches industry’s first voice-native carrier assistant    (2026-07-09)
  Truckstop.com has officially launched its Advanced Voice Assistant designed specifically for on-the-road freight management. The post Truckstop.com launches industry’s first voice-native carrier assistant appeared first on FreightWaves.
• 3 of today’s 10 FMCSA-revoked ELDs had already been pulled once    (2026-07-09)
  One provider changed its name and lost a second device. Another lost two on the same afternoon. The registry doesn't remember. The post 3 of today’s 10 FMCSA-revoked ELDs had already been pulled once appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Quantix names new CEO after financial restructuring     (2026-07-09)
  Logistics provider Quantix has named longtime executive Nate Gesse as CEO following the successful completion of a financial restructuring. The post Quantix names new CEO after financial restructuring  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Toyota’s shift to U.S. stokes fears for Mexican car industry    (2026-07-09)
  Growing uncertainty over future U.S.-Mexico trade ties is stoking concern that more Mexican auto production could lose out to U.S. factories.
• 2M+ import containers to set new record, say retailers    (2026-07-09)
  Retailers are frontloading imports to beat expected August tariff increases, pushing major U.S. container ports toward a new all-time record in volume this month. The post 2M+ import containers to set new record, say retailers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucker jailed in Indiana in alleged $2.8M tungsten theft    (2026-07-09)
  Deepak Kumar, 31, is the subject of an ongoing investigation by Pennsylvania State Police after he was arrested in Indiana on June 27.
• 10% discount Gone? Progressive Ends Motive Dashcam Enrollments, Signals New Telematics Program    (2026-07-09)
  Progressive has ended new enrollments in its commercial trucking dashcam program with Motive, marking the end of a partnership that many fleets have used to improve safety and qualify for insurance discounts. The change became effective on July 1, 2026. While current customers will continue receiving benefits for now, trucking companies hoping to enroll in […] The post 10% discount Gone? Progressive Ends Motive Dashcam Enrollments, Signals New Telematics Program appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Crypto startup tries to put a barrel of oil on blockchain    (2026-07-09)
  Energy Substantiation wants oil suppliers to help support a digital token tied to physical crude.
• He Found His Way Out of the Streets in a Prison Cell With a Pamphlet. This Is How Debon “DJ” Sims Built a Trucking Business Nobody Could Take From Him.    (2026-07-09)
  The decision that changed Debon Sims’s life got made in a prison cell, over a pamphlet. That is where this story starts, and it is worth sitting with, because it frames everything that comes after. In 2015, Sims got into what he calls the only kind of trouble he had ever been in, his first […] The post He Found His Way Out of the Streets in a Prison Cell With a Pamphlet. This Is How Debon “DJ” Sims Built a Trucking Business Nobody Could Take From Him. appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Hormuz shipping nearly halted after U.S., Iran strikes    (2026-07-09)
  Observable movements in the world’s most vital energy conduit largely occurred along an Iran-approved route near the waterway’s north, while the U.S.-supported Omani corridor was quiet.
• PepsiCo snack rebound stalls in second quarter    (2026-07-09)
  PepsiCo said consumers pulled back in the second quarter as gas prices rose, slowing its efforts to revitalize its North American snack business.
• STG Logistics exits Chapter 11 as intermodal market heats up    (2026-07-09)
  STG Logistics’ exit from Chapter 11 comes at an opportune time. The post STG Logistics exits Chapter 11 as intermodal market heats up appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Postal Service moves half of long-distance mail by air just to satisfy UPS contract    (2026-07-09)
  The Postal Service is moving more mail by air to compensate for lower parcel volumes and avoid premiums for missing UPS volume guarantees when the stated policy is to rely more on surface transportation, according to a new audit. The post Postal Service moves half of long-distance mail by air just to satisfy UPS contract appeared first on FreightWaves.
• VW labor leaders pledge to fight deeper cuts pushed by CEO    (2026-07-09)
  Volkswagen’s influential labor leaders vowed to fight plans for large-scale job cuts and factory closures in Germany.
• NHTSA considers ending steering wheel mandate for robotaxis    (2026-07-09)
  The comments follow NHTSA’s move last month to update federal safety standards to remove the mandate for manual brake pedals in autonomous vehicles.
• Class 8 truck orders soar 241% as fleets race to secure 2026 build slots     (2026-07-09)
  North American Class 8 truck orders jumped 241% year over year in June, underscoring rising fleet demand. The post Class 8 truck orders soar 241% as fleets race to secure 2026 build slots  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• PACCAR Is Raising the DEF Limp-Mode Speed From 5 MPH to 25 MPH. It Is Part of the Biggest Rollback of Diesel Emissions Enforcement in Years.    (2026-07-09)
  For any owner-operator who has ever been stranded on the shoulder of an interstate at 5 miles per hour because a sensor decided the diesel exhaust fluid system had a problem, the announcement PACCAR made on July 6, 2026 will read like overdue relief. The company is rolling out updated software for trucks equipped with […] The post PACCAR Is Raising the DEF Limp-Mode Speed From 5 MPH to 25 MPH. It Is Part of the Biggest Rollback of Diesel Emissions Enforcement in Years. appeared first on FreightWaves.
• What the Plaintiff Attorney Who Won at the Supreme Court Looks for in Broker Negligent Selection Cases    (2026-07-09)
  (The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) When I interviewed Michael Leizerman, the plaintiff attorney who won at the United States Supreme Court in the broker negligent selection case now reshaping freight litigation, I expected pushback from the audience. More […] The post What the Plaintiff Attorney Who Won at the Supreme Court Looks for in Broker Negligent Selection Cases appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucking’s biggest insurance fraud and Jasbir Thandi’s guilty plea    (2026-07-09)
  A $66.7 million judgment, a $38.8 million restitution order, and a sentencing date. What the court record says about trucking's biggest insurance collapse, and who never got paid. The post Trucking’s biggest insurance fraud and Jasbir Thandi’s guilty plea appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over fuel prices    (2026-07-09)
  Oil prices rose to their highest point in weeks after President Donald Trump declared the U.S. ceasefire with Iran over, responding to Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
• EXCLUSIVE: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern CEOs talk about the rail merger that could reshape the U.S. economy      (2026-07-09)
  As the Big Boy steam locomotive thundered into Philadelphia for the USA 250 celebration, the CEOs of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern talked about the proposed merger that could reshape the American supply chain. The post EXCLUSIVE: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern CEOs talk about the rail merger that could reshape the U.S. economy   appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Battle over NYC bill on Amazon DSPs waits to resume    (2026-07-08)
  The battle over a proposal that would radically change the Amazon business model in New York ready to resume in coming weeks. (Photo: Jim Allen\FreightWaves) The post Battle over NYC bill on Amazon DSPs waits to resume appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucking insurance fraud: The digital trap costing companies millions    (2026-07-08)
  SummaryView Transcript After a trucking accident, the immediate physical event is often followed by a hidden digital battle. Learn how fraudulent online activities, from spoofed websites to coordinated crime groups, are exploiting accident victims and costing transportation companies millions. Discover how AI is expanding this ‘attack surface’ and what your business can do to protect […] The post Trucking insurance fraud: The digital trap costing companies millions appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Is The Freight Market Headed For a Crisis? What the LMI Says    (2026-07-08)
  SummaryView Transcript The latest Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) report reveals a robust but extremely tight freight market, with transportation capacity hitting near-record lows. Shippers are struggling to find capacity, pushing transportation prices higher, a trend not seen since 2022. While retailers gain consumer confidence, manufacturers remain cautious. Dive into the data to understand the pressures […] The post Is The Freight Market Headed For a Crisis? What the LMI Says appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Rail Freight Booms: Why the Industrial Economy Is STRONGER Than You Think    (2026-07-08)
  SummaryView Transcript Rail freight is showing surprising strength in 2026, with record-breaking carloads and intermodal units. AAR President and CEO Ian Jefferies dives into the data, revealing broad-based growth across categories from chemicals to motor vehicles. He explains how fuel prices, trucking capacity issues, and regulatory changes are impacting the market, positioning rail as a […] The post Rail Freight Booms: Why the Industrial Economy Is STRONGER Than You Think appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Global Shipping at Risk: Middle East Instability, Iran, & UAE’s Counter-Strategy    (2026-07-08)
  SummaryView Transcript Political analyst Ahmed Sharif Al Ameri explains why the Middle East remains unstable, directly accusing the Iranian regime of ‘terrorist’ activities that threaten global energy and supply chains. He details the UAE’s proactive strategy, including leaving OPEC for greater production freedom and investing in alternative pipelines to ensure long-term stability and economic diversification. […] The post Global Shipping at Risk: Middle East Instability, Iran, & UAE’s Counter-Strategy appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Rail Freight Surges: Industrial Economy at 15-Year High?    (2026-07-08)
  SummaryView Transcript Rail freight numbers are telling a surprising story about the strength of the US industrial economy. With significant gains in carloads, intermodal, and specific commodities like steel and lumber, is the freight market witnessing a broad-based recovery? Editor Bill Stephens breaks down the latest AAR report, revealing record-breaking volumes and the factors driving […] The post US Rail Freight Surges: Industrial Economy at 15-Year High? appeared first on FreightWaves.