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E-commerce facilitator ShipStation eyes major global expansion ShipStation is planning to expand its international presence through acquisitions, partnerships and additional freight capabilities, as the company works to become a broader logistics platform for online retailers and other shippers. CEO Tom Madine outlined the strategy during an interview with FreightWaves Today at ShipStation’s headquarters in Austin,…
Tesla launches robotaxi service with steering-wheel-free Cybercabs By Bernard Condon NEW YORK — Tesla sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, launching a robotaxi service built around vehicles that have no steering wheels, brake pedals or other manual controls for passengers to use in an emergency. The rollout is…
Truck driver accused of shooting and choking warehouse employee after arriving hours late A 67-year-old truck driver is being held without bond in Florida after authorities say a dispute over a late delivery escalated into a shooting, choking and death threat at a warehouse near Boice Pond Road. David Crump is charged with attempted second-degree…
Highway bill gets some more mileage as Congress advances reauthorization Congress has moved one step closer to replacing the nation’s current surface transportation law, but the next highway bill is still not finished — and lawmakers face a tight deadline to complete it. The current authorization, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, expires…
Tender Rejections Jump Above 14% as Labor Day Tightens Freight Market The national Tender Rejection Index has climbed back above 14% for the first time since early August, signaling that the freight market is tightening as Labor Day demand begins to build. According to FreightWaves SONAR data reviewed Thursday, the increase is occurring faster than…
Trailer Flexibility Is Disappearing Faster Than Fleets Realize Trailer capacity has long served as a pressure valve for trucking companies. Fleets could add equipment when freight volumes improved, then return or reduce units when demand weakened. Ed Behnen, senior vice president of sales at Premier Trailer Leasing, said that option is becoming more difficult to…
Cargo thieves are working overtime on this long Labor Day weekend Cargo theft remains a persistent threat around the Labor Day holiday, with activity concentrated before and after the weekend rather than during the holiday itself. A five-year review from Verisk’s CargoNet found that theft activity has settled at a higher level than it was…
Trump Plans Executive Order to Expand Direct Beef Sales OMAHA — President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration would make it easier for farmers and ranchers to process their own meat and sell it directly to consumers, challenging the market power of the nation’s largest beef processors. Trump described the initiative as a way…
# Nova Logistics Case Reveals No Ruling in Supplied Court Text The U.S. Court of International Trade docketed *Jiangsu Nova Intelligent Logistics Equipment Co. v. United States* on Sept. 4, 2026, before Judge Timothy C. Stanceu. But the court document provided here contains only the case caption—not the opinion’s facts, legal analysis, or outcome. The…
Bankrupt Yellow Corp. settles remaining pension claims for up to $526 million Defunct less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. has reached settlement agreements with four multiemployer pension plans totaling up to $526 million, resolving the remaining withdrawal liability claims in its bankruptcy case. The agreements, which still require approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, could…
One Complaint Exposed $800K Texas Grain Theft Spanning 176 Loads A complaint filed in March has grown into a statewide investigation involving the alleged theft of 176 grain loads weighing approximately 9.12 million pounds. Authorities say the agricultural product under review is valued at more than $800,000, and the investigation now includes more than 200…
30 Warehouse Robots in One Lab? Kenco Tests the Future Kenco is expanding its warehouse automation testing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee, from 10,000 square feet to 30,000 square feet. The third-party logistics provider says the larger Innovation Lab will allow it to evaluate roughly 30 types of robots and more than a dozen technologies in…
With a Sept. 30 deadline approaching, Congress has approved additional time to pass a long-term highway bill and avoid a lapse in federal surface transportation authority. The extension gives lawmakers more time to negotiate a five-year funding package before the end of the year. Congress Approves Short-Term Extension The measure passed by a 370-48 vote…
Guinness beer heist worth $155,000 gives police plenty to mull British police are investigating the theft of two trailer loads of Guinness stout valued at about 115,000 pounds, or approximately $155,000. The beer was stolen from a depot near Liverpool in northwest England, according to Cheshire Constabulary. The loads contained enough Guinness to fill roughly…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has endorsed a federal crackdown on fraud, unsafe practices and illegal activity in the commercial trucking industry, including enforcement targeting noncompliant commercial driver’s license training schools and unqualified drivers. Federal initiative targets CDL fraud The U.S. Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice have launched a coordinated…
Louisiana Teen Arrested After Cup Thrown From Pickup Shatters Semi-Truck Windshield A 16-year-old Louisiana resident has been arrested after investigators said he threw a large drink cup from a pickup truck, striking an oncoming semi-truck and severely injuring the driver’s eye. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office announced on September 3, 2026, that deputies arrested the…
The Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing more than 13,500 public comments on a proposal that would change how diesel trucks respond to diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and emissions-system problems. The agency’s decision could replace federally required engine derates with audible and visible warnings on newly manufactured diesel vehicles and equipment. Proposal Would Replace DEF-Related Derates…
Two Brooklyn men were prosecuted in connection with a scheme to stage vehicle crashes on New York City highways for insurance fraud, according to court records and a criminal investigation. Authorities said the operation involved at least three staged collisions and included a crash in which one participant quickly abandoned the vehicle. Crash staged on…
U.S. Border Patrol agents and supporting law enforcement agencies arrested 143 people during a five-day enforcement operation in Arizona’s Yuma Sector, including 95 truck drivers who authorities said were unauthorized to remain in the United States and held state-issued commercial driver’s licenses. Operation Focused on Smuggling and Highway Safety U.S. Customs and Border Protection said…
OOIDA seeks help moving Dalilah’s Law toward a House vote Legislation supported by major trucking organizations has cleared a House committee and is awaiting consideration by the full House of Representatives. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is urging its members to support Dalilah’s Law, H.R. 5688, which would change several commercial driver’s license requirements nationwide….
Bankrupt Yellow Corp. settles remaining pension claims for up to $526 million Defunct less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. has reached agreements with four multiemployer pension plans to resolve the remaining withdrawal liability claims stemming from its 2023 shutdown. The settlements total as much as $526 million and are supported by MFN Partners, Yellow’s largest shareholder. If…
$277,000 Guinness theft involved two trailer pickups at the same UK depot Two trucks entered the same industrial estate in Runcorn, England, and left with loaded trailers carrying more than 800 barrels of Guinness during a two-hour period Monday night, according to Cheshire Constabulary. Police estimate the combined value of the stolen beer and equipment…
U.S. diesel prices reached a record national average of $5.85 per gallon on Friday, according to the latest data from the American Automobile Association. The new high surpassed the previous record set in June 2022. Diesel Sets New National Record AAA reported that the average diesel price rose from approximately $5.78 per gallon on Thursday…
The ‘ingenious strategy’ behind most truckers’ least favorite week of the year: International Roadcheck For many professional drivers, International Roadcheck is the most unwelcome week on the annual trucking calendar. The three-day inspection event brings a sharp increase in roadside enforcement across the United States, Canada and Mexico, creating delays, anxiety and additional scrutiny for…
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is urging Congress to pass Dalilah’s Law, legislation aimed at addressing fraudulent commercial driver training operations and strengthening enforcement of English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers. OOIDA Calls for Congressional Action OOIDA is asking professional truck drivers to contact their representatives and senators in support of the proposed legislation….
91-Year-Old HOS Rules Are the Real Problem, Not CDL Mills, Trucking CEO Says The recent shutdown of 110 trucking schools by the U.S. Department of Transportation is intended to reduce fraud in the commercial driver licensing process. But Zach Meiborg, owner and CEO of Meiborg Companies, argues that the crackdown is addressing the symptoms of…
The Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing more than 13,500 public comments on proposed changes to heavy-duty truck emissions rules, including revisions to how vehicles respond to diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system problems. With the comment period closed, the agency could issue a final rule after completing its review. OOIDA seeks changes to DEF warnings The…
Texas is planning an estimated $138 billion in transportation investments over the next decade, with projects focused on reducing congestion, improving roadway safety, supporting freight movement and expanding truck parking. 10-Year Transportation Program The Texas Department of Transportation has released its 2027 Unified Transportation Program, a 10-year plan that outlines transportation investments through 2036. Gov….
Truck traffic at North America’s two major land borders showed mixed results in July, with U.S.-bound crossings from Mexico virtually unchanged while southbound Canadian entries fell to their lowest July level in 15 years. The data arrives as tariff changes create uncertainty for shippers and could disrupt equipment and freight flows between the United States…
Louisiana jury convicts former attorney in massive staged crash scheme targeting semi trucks A Louisiana jury convicted disbarred attorney Sean Alfortish on multiple federal charges tied to a years-long scheme that used staged crashes with semi trucks and other commercial vehicles to generate fraudulent insurance claims. The verdict was returned Sept. 3, 2026, in federal…
Secretary Duffy Says ELD Cheating Is Driving Down Trucking Rates Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said widespread electronic logging device fraud is giving some carriers an unfair advantage and putting pressure on trucking rates, particularly for small fleets that follow hours-of-service rules. Duffy made the comments during a recent announcement outlining a joint effort by the…
Tesla Cybercab launch draws NHTSA probe the next day Federal regulators are investigating whether Tesla’s new Cybercab robotaxis comply with U.S. motor vehicle safety requirements, just one day after the company began offering rides in the vehicles in Austin, Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is reviewing Tesla’s deployment of the two-seat,…
Northeast port breaks ground on $3.2 million in new upgrades Construction is underway at the International Marine Terminal in Portland, Maine, where a $3.2 million project is set to modernize the port’s container yard, refrigerated-container storage area and terminal access systems. The work is being advanced by the Maine Port Authority with matching funds from…
Retail diesel has never been this expensive The national average retail price for diesel reached a record $5.85 per gallon Friday, according to AAA, surpassing the previous high set in June 2022. The new benchmark represents an increase of more than 55% from late February, before the war involving Iran began. At that time, the…
# Fifth Circuit Sides With Insured in Arbitration Fight The Fifth Circuit ruled for Transportation Consultants in a dispute over whether a commercial property-insurance policy’s arbitration clause could control the company’s claim. The decision involved Louisiana property covered by a surplus-lines policy issued by domestic and foreign insurers. The fight began after Transportation Consultants and…
Diesel price hits new record high of $5.85 as U.S.-Iran conflict disrupts energy markets Diesel prices have reached a new national record, adding pressure to truck drivers and carriers already dealing with higher operating costs. The average price for a gallon of diesel rose to $5.85, according to AAA. That is the highest recorded average…
Manufacturing and Construction Job Growth Outpaces Services U.S. employment growth in manufacturing, construction and other goods-producing industries has outpaced hiring in the larger services economy, a shift that appears to be tied in part to heavy investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers. Payrolls among goods producers increased 0.6% in the six months through…
# Logistics Equipment Import Case Ends in Plaintiff Win The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled for Jiangsu Nova Intelligent Logistics Equipment Co. and related plaintiffs on Sept. 4, 2026. But the materials available here do not include the court’s factual findings, legal reasoning, or the precise relief awarded. The case places Chinese logistics-equipment manufacturers…
More than a week of thanks: OOIDA offers truckers membership deal Free food and drinks are a familiar part of Truck Driver Appreciation Week, but the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is offering professional drivers something intended to last longer: a discounted membership through Sept. 30. The membership special is aimed at independent truckers, owner-operators and…
AI Gate System Cuts Truck Dwell to Under 30 Seconds as EAIGLE Reports 350% Growth EAIGLE, a logistics automation company focused on gate, yard and dock operations, has closed a growth funding round after reporting 350% year-over-year revenue growth. The company says its computer vision platform is reducing truck gate dwell times from as much…
XPO’s August Metrics Align With Q3 Guidance Less-than-truckload carrier XPO remains on track to meet its third-quarter outlook after reporting preliminary operating results for August. XPO said tonnage per day increased 3.7% year over year in August 2026. The increase was driven by a 5.7% rise in shipments per day, partially offset by a 1.8%…
U.S. Border Patrol agents and partner agencies arrested 143 people during a five-day enforcement operation in Arizona’s Yuma Sector, including 95 truck drivers who officials said held state-issued commercial driver’s licenses. Operation focused on smuggling and highway safety U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the multi-agency operation targeted human smuggling, drug trafficking and related highway-safety…
Why the Northeast is quietly running out of diesel The East Coast diesel market is tightening as inventories fall to historically low levels, prices rise and the region remains heavily dependent on fuel shipped from other parts of the country. The situation is creating new pressure for trucking companies, particularly fleets operating in the Northeast…
U.S. diesel prices reached a record average of $5.85 per gallon on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, according to the latest data from the American Automobile Association. The new high surpasses the previous record set in 2022 and marks a significant increase from the same period last year. Diesel Prices Rise 55% Since Late February The…