The latest U.S. freight and trucking news for carriers, shippers and brokers. Updated throughout the day.
When a collision occurs, pulling footage comes too late. True safety lies in leveraging AI to catch underlying driver habits—hard braking, tailgating, and minor distractions—before incidents happen. Discover how AI-powered unified video transforms reactive footage into proactive prevention to…
Explore the everyday fuel challenges facing carriers and how better-connected data can help reduce waste, protect margins and support smarter decisions on every route today.
Produce rates firmed again last week as the load pool thinned. Total refrigerated produce volume fell 9% week over week and 4% year over year, according to the USDA Produce Truck Rate and Volume Report for the week ending Tuesday, October 13. Washington apple and pear lanes led the rate board at an…
You ‘ve probably heard some version of this argument. Rate data built on invoices has to be old, because invoices come after delivery. The argument states that by the time a settled transaction reaches DAT’s database, the market has moved on. But that’s not how the DAT database works, and we…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Thursday officially announced the implementation of its reformed DataQs requirements unveiled earlier this year . Those changes, as reported , tied states’ adherence to the requirements to their eligibility to receive Motor Carrier Safety…
J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ third quarter slightly surpassed analysts’ lowered expectations following the company’s earnings warning issued in September. J.B. Hunt ( NASDAQ: JBHT ) reported third-quarter revenue of $3.68 billion Thursday after the market closed.
There will be a little more than 2,400 new truck parking spaces built over the next few years as a result of funding provided to various projects under the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects (INFRA) program. “A targeted objective of this funding opportunity is to directly…
freight visibility meant knowing where a given truck was, but the industry has only gotten more complex as it has digitized. On a recent episode of FreightWaves’ What the Truck?!? , host Malcolm Harris pressed Andrew Wimer, Associate General Manager, Transportation Management at Descartes , on how…
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Autonomous truck software developers received a boost from the FMCSA, which OK’d the use of beacons rather than warning triangles for five years.
Samsara’s new Agent Studio is changing the game for physical operations, making powerful AI agents accessible through a no-code builder. Discover how voice and chat agents are helping logistics companies proactively manage everything from HOS compliance to driver coaching, improving safety by up to…
Freight brokers stepping into trailer leasing face significant new liabilities beyond just arranging transportation. From critical maintenance issues to relying on inadequate insurance, the risks are substantial. Learn why dedicated coverage and robust processes are essential to protect your…
Network optimization has become all-important in helping transportation and logistics companies manage what Trimble President and CEO Rob Painter called “the spicy market that we find ourselves in.” The industry needs technology now more than ever, Painter recently told media at the company’s…
Mark Colson will start the new role Dec. 1, bringing over 20 years of experience, the ATA said.
Fleetworthy expanded its Expedited Inspection program to California, Michigan, Vermont and Maine on Tuesday, bringing the automated roadside inspection tool to five states. Nevada, the first, has used it since June 2025. When a truck is selected for inspection, the program sends fleet and vehicle…
Charlie Cunnion most recently served as vice president of supply chain and customer service for CMPC Forest Products North America.
Class 8 truck orders have declined significantly from a year ago. ACT Research says that “regulatory uncertainty” is to blame.
Penske Automotive Group (NYSE: PAG) , a publicly-traded company that includes the current Penske-related companies involved in a closely-watched liability case , will become a private company with a buyout from two of its current corporate owners. After a review of the July offer from Penske Corp…
At events in Ohio and North Carolina, industry representatives sought support for legislation addressing lawsuit abuse, truck parking and accident fraud.
States are allowing heavier loads of milk, grain and other goods. Supporters see fewer trips, but critics warn about safety and road wear.
The Department of Transportation announced Oct. 14 that $200 million will be invested in truck parking in 12 states, including Iowa, Wisconsin and Georgia.
The attorneys general argue to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that a broader environmental review could complicate similar projects across the country.
A truck driver has filed a petition with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requesting a new rule to require carbon monoxide detector alarms in sleeper berth-equipped commercial vehicles. Cincinnati, Ohio-based Todd Daum in his petition described himself as a “CDL-A holder with Hazmat…
Drivers have complained about headlight glare for years. Now, federal regulators are looking at what needs to change.
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