Latest TCA Angel Honored for Aiding Driver at Colorado Hazmat Crash Scene In a striking display of roadside heroism, a fellow truck driver has been named the latest recipient of the Truckload Carriers Association’s TCA Angel award for his quick actions at a hazmat crash scene in Colorado. The incident unfolded when the honoree, responding…
D.C. Circuit Denies Emergency Motion Over Non-Domiciled CDL Rule The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has denied an emergency motion challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) rule. This decision ensures the regulation remains in effect as originally scheduled. The non-domiciled CDL rule took…
DHL Separates from Deutsche Post Name in Internal Reorganization DHL Group, the global logistics leader, has initiated an internal reorganization that includes transferring the historic “Deutsche Post” corporate name to its Post & Parcel Germany unit. This move distances the broader DHL operations from the longstanding Deutsche Post branding. The change reflects a strategic realignment…
Trimble Reports Strong Q1 Results with Growth in Transportation and Logistics Segment Trimble, a leading provider of software and industrial technology solutions, announced first-quarter financial results that exceeded expectations. The company’s transportation and logistics business saw a 7% year-over-year revenue increase, driven by expanded AI-driven freight products and reports of improving market conditions in North…
Man Placed on ICE Hold After Found Bloodied on Semi Truck Following Gas Station Break-In On Tuesday morning, May 5, police in Tennessee arrested a 45-year-old man after discovering him bloodied and intoxicated on top of a parked semi truck at a gas station on Murfreesboro Pike. Officers responded to reports of a disorderly individual…
AI-Powered Drones Monitor Parking at Two Detroit Truck Stops Birdstop, a Michigan-based autonomous drone technology company, has launched a pilot program using AI-powered drones to monitor truck parking availability at two Detroit truck stops. The initiative, announced in a May 7 press release, partners with TSPS, Inc., a Detroit-based truck specialized parking provider. The deployment…
FMCSA Tackles Key Trucking Issues: CDLs, ELDs, HOS, and Enforcement Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is addressing multiple challenges in the trucking industry, including non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), electronic logging device (ELD) compliance, hours-of-service (HOS) fatigue studies, and state enforcement penalties. Non-Domiciled CDL Enforcement and State Penalties FMCSA has intensified…
Food Prices Reach Three-Year High Amid Rising Transportation and Living Costs Professional truck drivers hauling food and grocery loads face a challenging landscape as food prices climb to their highest levels in three years. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall food prices rose 3.1 percent over the past 12 months…
Strength in Airfreight, Weakness in Ocean Mark Expeditors’ Strong First Quarter Expeditors International of Washington (NYSE: EXPD), a key player in global logistics for freight forwarders and truck drivers handling intermodal loads, reported contrasting performance between airfreight and ocean freight in the first quarter. Air operations showed growth and improved profitability, while ocean freight faced…
Warehouse Cramming is About to Begin — Freightonomics A recent episode of Freightonomics on FreightWaves addresses an emerging challenge in the freight industry: increasing pressure on warehouse space. Hosts Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith discussed the topic with Zac Rogers, a supply chain expert from Colorado State University. The conversation centered on “warehouse cramming,” a…
Amazon Partner Sun Country Airlines Prepares to Deploy Two New Cargo Jets Sun Country Airlines, a key partner in Amazon’s air cargo operations, plans to deploy two new freighter aircraft in late June. These aircraft, provided by Amazon, will expand capacity within Amazon’s domestic logistics network. The addition supports Sun Country’s growing role in Amazon’s…
Arizona Sheriff Warns Truckers of Cargo Thefts at I-40 Stops Involving Sprinter-Style Vans The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to truck drivers following two cargo theft incidents along Interstate 40 in Arizona. On May 6, the office released a statement detailing a semi truck targeted at a rest area and a rail…
Truck Parking Club Founder Pledges Advocacy for Drivers at Mid-America Trucking Show At this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, Truck Parking Club founder Evan Shelley delivered a clear message to professional drivers: the organization is committed to advocating on their behalf. Shelley emphasized, “We will fight for the driver,” highlighting the ongoing challenges truckers face in…
Central Freight Lines to Shut Down After 96 Years in Operation A 96-year-old less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, Central Freight Lines (CFL), is preparing to cease operations, according to a source familiar with the company. The source indicated uncertainty over the exact path forward, stating it remains unclear whether CFL will file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or…
Amazon Expands Same-Day Grocery Delivery to Business Prime Members Amazon has extended its same-day grocery delivery service to business customers, allowing Business Prime members to receive fresh and perishable groceries alongside other supplies with free delivery on orders over $25 in most areas. The announcement, made on Tuesday, brings the convenience previously available to individual…
ORBCOMM Secures New Financing to Replace All Publicly-Traded Debt ORBCOMM, a key provider of electronic logging devices (ELDs) and asset visibility solutions for truck drivers and fleets, has restructured its capital through a new financing package. This move refinances the company’s existing debt facilities and eliminates all publicly-traded debt. The new arrangement includes a term…
Clean Fleets Target Business Cases as Subsidies Fade Professional truck drivers and fleet operators are navigating a shifting landscape in clean transportation, where government subsidies for zero-emission vehicles are diminishing. Fleets are now focusing on building robust business cases to justify investments in electric, hydrogen, and other alternative powertrains without heavy reliance on public funding….
Cybersecurity Experts Highlight MFA, Passkeys as Key Defenses Amid Rising Phishing and AI-Driven Threats On World Password Day, security professionals warned that outdated login methods continue to fuel data breaches, urging trucking firms and other organizations to adopt multi-factor authentication (MFA) and biometric passkeys as standard protections. Recent reports detail persistent OAuth tokens, active phishing…
MODE Global Establishes Puebla Office to Enhance Mexico Freight Operations MODE Global, a logistics provider, has opened a new office in Puebla, Mexico, as part of its expansion into the North American market. The move positions the company to better serve cross-border freight needs between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Puebla serves as a…
### Court Slams Brakes on FMCSA’s Asylum Seeker Driver Ban A federal appeals court delivered a major win for truckers and immigrants, halting a new FMCSA rule that would yank commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) from thousands of asylum seekers and asylees. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals granted emergency stays, dissolved an administrative hold, and…
### Truck Dealer Sues Trucker: Appeals Court Weighs In Arkansas Kenworth, LLC lost its bid to revive a lawsuit against trucker Jimmie Lee Gaston and his company, Gaston Trucking, Inc., in a fresh ruling from the Arkansas Court of Appeals. The court upheld a lower court’s dismissal on May 6, 2026. Details of the dispute…
### Florida Trucker Loses Workers’ Comp Appeal Against Logistics Giant Florida’s First District Court of Appeal upheld a denial of Brian Leighton’s workers’ compensation claim against Kratos Logistics on May 6, 2026. The ruling affirms the lower Office of Judges of Compensation Claims decision, siding with the employer and its claims handler, Ascendant Claims Services….
The Commercial Truck Financing Market Has More Options Than Most Small Carriers Realize — and More Traps Than Most Lenders Will Tell You About In 2026, the semi-truck financing market offers small carriers expanded access to capital. Lenders advertise rates starting at 7.9 percent APR, loan terms extending up to 84 months, and startup-friendly options…
Amazon Launches Supply Chain Services, Potentially Impacting Intermodal Shipping Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to other businesses. This move extends services originally developed for the company’s own operations and its independent selling partners to a broader range of external customers….
Law Enforcement Leaders Oppose Congressional Bills to Increase Truck Weights Law enforcement veterans recently addressed lawmakers to express opposition to proposals that would allow longer and heavier tractor-trailer trucks on highways. These leaders, along with safety advocates, argue that such changes would increase risks to motorists and other road users. The concerns center on congressional…
Valid Carrier Authorities Used in Cargo Theft Schemes Recent cargo theft incidents across the United States are being connected to motor carrier authorities that hold valid operating credentials but may be under the control of unknown operators. Motor carrier authorities, issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), allow companies to legally operate commercial…
Georgia Implements Truck Restrictions on Coastal Highway Section Truck drivers navigating Georgia’s Coastal Highway will face new restrictions in the coming months. Authorities plan to ban truck traffic on a portion of the route, with enforcement beginning through a warning phase starting June 1. From that date, warnings will be issued to trucks failing to…
Mack Trucks Unveils EPA 2027-Compliant MP13 Engine at ACT Expo 2026 Mack Trucks introduced a new version of its MP13 engine at the 2026 ACT Expo on May 5. The engine meets the EPA’s upcoming 2027 nitrogen oxide emissions standards. This update positions the MP13 for use in both highway and vocational applications as regulations…
Florida Faces Two-Week Reefer Shortage as Miami-New York Rates Surge 28% Year-Over-Year Florida’s trucking market is experiencing a two-week shortage of reefer capacity, driving spot rates on the Miami-to-New York lane to $5,300–$5,500—up 28% from last year. Southeast-to-Northeast corridors show strong pricing power amid Mother’s Day floral volumes and lingering effects from Operation Highway Shield…
Oil Prices Drop Sharply as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz to Tankers Oil prices fell more than 10% on Friday following Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open again for oil tankers transporting crude from the Persian Gulf to global markets. For professional drivers hauling fuel and related freight, this development signals…
State of Freight: Freight Recession ‘Over’ as Demand Builds into Summer In the April edition of FreightWaves’ State of Freight webinar, CEO Craig Fuller and Head of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland outlined signs of a freight market gaining momentum. They described the freight recession as over, with industrial demand strengthening and seasonal patterns pointing…
Grain Shipments and Efficiency Gains Drive BNSF Railway’s First-Quarter Profit Increase BNSF Railway, a major Class I railroad and key carrier for freight across North America, reported stronger first-quarter financial results driven by higher freight volumes and improved operational efficiency. The company’s pre-tax income rose 13.5% to $1.82 billion compared to the same period last…
Augment Acquires Merlin to Enter Wholesale Distribution Market Augment, a supply chain AI company that develops productivity software for logistics operations, has acquired Merlin, an AI startup focused on wholesale distribution. The deal integrates Merlin’s technology into Augie, Augment’s core AI platform, marking the company’s initial entry into the U.S. wholesale distribution sector. This acquisition…
Project44 Acquires ClearMetal to Enhance Predictive Supply Chain Tools Project44, a provider of supply chain visibility platforms, has announced its acquisition of ClearMetal, a San Francisco-based company specializing in international supply chain visibility and predictive analytics. This move aims to bolster Project44’s real-time advanced visibility solutions for carriers and shippers. ClearMetal holds a dominant position…
FBI Warns of Surge in Cyber-Enabled Cargo Theft Targeting Carriers The FBI has identified a recent increase in cyber-enabled cargo theft, prompting the agency to issue guidance for carriers on prevention measures. This development underscores the growing integration of digital tactics in traditional cargo theft schemes, which directly threaten trucking operations and supply chains. Cyber-enabled…
FMCSA Tightens ELD Self-Certification Process with New Review Requirements The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced changes to its Electronic Logging Device (ELD) approval process. This update introduces FMCSA review for all new ELD applications, moving away from the previous self-certification model used since the ELD mandate began in 2017. ELDs record drivers’…
Missing Florida Truck Driver Found Deceased in Coastal Georgia A commercial truck driver hauling vehicles from Georgia to Florida has been identified as the man whose body was recovered in a coastal area of Georgia, shifting the FBI’s missing person investigation into a death probe. The FBI announced on Wednesday that 41-year-old Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez,…
Renewable Fuels Gain Momentum in Trucking Fleet operators managing heavy-duty trucks are increasingly turning to renewable fuels such as renewable diesel, high-blend biodiesel, and renewable natural gas. These options allow drivers and operators to reduce emissions without the need for entirely new vehicles or engine modifications. A recent episode of Truck Tech Special Edition, titled…
First Look: XPO Cruises Past Q1 Expectations XPO, a major player in the less-than-truckload (LTL) and logistics sectors, reported positive developments in its LTL operations during the first quarter. The company’s LTL unit showed improving trends throughout the period. This performance included margin improvements that exceeded typical seasonal patterns. For professional drivers working with or…
Oil Prices Swing Wildly Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Ceasefire Signals Professional truck drivers tracking fuel costs have seen diesel and gasoline prices fluctuate sharply in recent days, driven by developments in the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway south of Iran handles about one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments….
Texas Attorney General Investigates Trucking Schools for English Proficiency and Training Violations Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a statewide investigation into five truck driving schools accused of providing inadequate commercial driver license (CDL) training, including to non-English speaking students. The probe focuses on potential violations of state and federal laws governing driver safety…
RV Suppliers LCI Industries and Patrick Industries Terminate Merger Discussions LCI Industries and Patrick Industries, two prominent suppliers to the recreational vehicle industry, have ended their talks on a potential merger. The decision to terminate discussions was announced recently, marking the conclusion of preliminary negotiations between the companies. Both LCI Industries and Patrick Industries provide…
Union Pacific Signals Exit from Norfolk Southern Merger if STB Demands Extensive Line Sales or Trackage Rights Union Pacific has indicated it would abandon its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern if the Surface Transportation Board (STB) imposes conditions requiring widespread sales of rail lines or grants of trackage rights. The STB, the federal agency overseeing…
WEX Reaches Agreement with Activist Investor Impactive Capital, Retains CEO Melissa Smith WEX Inc., a provider of fleet card payment solutions widely used by truck drivers and carriers, has resolved its proxy battle with activist investor Impactive Capital. The agreement ends Impactive’s push for three board seats and allows CEO Melissa Smith to remain in…
Trump Administration Appeals Ruling to End New York City Congestion Pricing Program The U.S. Department of Transportation under the Trump Administration has filed an appeal against a federal judge’s March ruling that upheld New York City’s congestion pricing program, reigniting a legal battle over the tolling system that imposes higher fees on trucks entering Manhattan’s…