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FR8 Solutions settles lawsuit alleging altering rate sheets, making threats
Drivers were promised 88%, but 88% of what? A lawsuit against a freight broker centered on the numbers owner-operators never saw.
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Customs to fight this growing trade fraud with AI ‘detective border’
A new White House report says transshipments have become a growing target of global scammers. The post Customs to fight this growing trade fraud with AI ‘detective border’ appeared first on FreightWaves.
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New FMCSA Chief Safety Officer Has Trucking Industry and Law Enforcement Experience
Steve Dowling joins FMCSA after serving as senior director of safety at Covenant Logistics and in leadership roles in commercial motor vehicle industry organizations.
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DOT approves UPS transfer of Hong Kong routes to Philippines
UPS plans to shift Hong Kong all-cargo routes from Poland and Vietnam to the Philippines after getting the green light from U.S. authorities. The post DOT approves UPS transfer of Hong Kong routes to Philippines appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Briefly: LA cops to truckers, stay in right lane on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
Commercial vehicles are required by law to remain in the right lane while crossing the bridge.
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Adam Buttgenbach’s Approach to Electric Trucks: Start With Where They Fit
HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Adam Buttgenbach helped PepsiCo build one of North America’s largest EV fleets by focusing on where electric trucks make operational sense.
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Texas House considers state prohibition of Mexican CDLs amid safety and cabotage concerns
Concerns over Mexican CDLs and cabotage at center of Texas House Transportation Committee hearing The Texas House Transportation Committee held a hearing Monday outlining issues still plaguing the trucking industry. The hearing was held at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas on Monday, August 17th. According to KVUE, the Texas House heard testimony regarding concern […] The post Texas House considers state prohibition of Mexican CDLs amid safety and cabotage…
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Life Couriers gains new CEO with sale to private equity firm
Healthcare logistics is a hot market and private equity firm JLL is adding to its portfolio with a deal for specialized logistics firm Life Couriers. The post Life Couriers gains new CEO with sale to private equity firm appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Latest CDL truck crackdowns find impaired drivers, unsafe equipment, false logs
Enforcement agencies across the U.S. and Canada place 37 commercial vehicles and 8 drivers out of service in latest crackdowns. The post Latest CDL truck crackdowns find impaired drivers, unsafe equipment, false logs appeared first on FreightWaves.
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The State of Fleet Maintenance: AI, Automation, and Cost of Ownership
Fleet maintenance costs are rising, and reactive strategies are becoming more expensive. FreightWaves partnered with Motive to explore how fleet organizations are using AI, automation, and integrated operations platforms to reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and lower total cost of ownership. You’ll learn: Complete the form below to download your copy. For more information on Motive […] The post The State of Fleet Maintenance: AI, Automation, and Cost of Ownership appeared…
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Burq bets on the last-mile decision layer as giants retreat
As enterprise retailers add regional carriers, 3PLs and gig couriers, Burq is pitching one layer to route, monitor and redispatch every order before the delivery promise breaks. The post Burq bets on the last-mile decision layer as giants retreat appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Buc-ee’s parking ban isn’t just for truckers anymore
Buc-ee’s strict parking lot rules are now irritating motorists as well as truckers across the internet. Buc-ee’s has infamously been running off truckers for years, and recently expanded the ban to include any and all commercial vehicles. Then the company created a policy preventing anyone from paying for gas inside at the cashier, even with […] The post Buc-ee’s parking ban isn’t just for truckers anymore appeared first on CDLLife.
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Yerevan-based group posed as US carriers, stole freight and converted proceeds to crypto, Armenian police say
Armenian and U.S. authorities are searching for victims and similar operations following the July 23 cybercrime raid. The post Yerevan-based group posed as US carriers, stole freight and converted proceeds to crypto, Armenian police say appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Laredo hits low-balance truck toll accounts with fines up to $2,000
Commercial carriers crossing through Laredo’s international freight bridges now face escalating penalties and possible account suspension for insufficient toll account balances. The post Laredo hits low-balance truck toll accounts with fines up to $2,000 appeared first on FreightWaves.
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DATA CENTER BOOM: Why freight demand is stronger than you think
Don’t let traditional metrics fool you. Dr. Jason Miller uncovers how an explosion in data center construction is quietly fueling significant freight demand, often going unnoticed by conventional measures. We dive into how this overlooked sector is influencing the market and what it means for capacity and rates in the near future. Plus, what Federal […] The post DATA CENTER BOOM: Why freight demand is stronger than you think appeared…
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Slowest Freight Monday: Why Volume is MISSING from the Market
The freight market is experiencing one of its slowest Mondays this year, with experts noting a significant lack of volume. Is this a seasonal blip or a deeper structural shift? We dive into how contract repricing, rising tender lead times, and intermodal’s surge are impacting the trucking industry. What does this mean for capacity and […] The post Slowest Freight Monday: Why Volume is MISSING from the Market appeared first…
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Electric Trucking: Is Tesla Semi Ready?
Inter-Coastal Trucking shares their 2-week Tesla Semi demo experience, revealing surprising driver reactions, range realities, and significant operational savings. Get the inside scoop on electric trucking viability for northeast routes. Intracoastal Trucking, a 100-truck, 600-trailer truckload carrier based in the Northeast, is currently running a two-week demo of a Tesla Semi on some of the […] The post Electric Trucking: Is Tesla Semi Ready? appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Why Your Trucking Lead Times are Getting Longer
Dive deep into FreightWaves SONAR data as we uncover surprising trends in tender lead times. Discover why lead times are extending, even during typical seasonal lulls, and what this ‘orderly tightness’ means for the freight market. We’ll break down the data for markets like St. Louis and Atlanta, offering crucial insights for shippers and brokers. […] The post Why Your Trucking Lead Times are Getting Longer appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Supply Chain Fraud: $111M Theft Shows New Sophistication
Freight crime is escalating, with new, sophisticated tactics like ‘bump and run’ causing massive losses for shippers and carriers. U.S. Bank’s Jeff Pape breaks down the emerging fraud trends, the crucial role of trust in carrier relationships, and how AI could reshape supply chain security amidst economic shifts. A $111 million theft of semiconductors — […] The post Supply Chain Fraud: $111M Theft Shows New Sophistication appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Flatbed Report: A second straight pullback still leaves rates well above last year
Flatbed spot linehaul rates paid to carriers averaged $2.72 per mile last week, minus fuel, down 2.4%, or $0.07 per mile, from the prior week. The post Flatbed Report: A second straight pullback still leaves rates well above last year appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.
Read More →Dry Van Report: Rates cool from the summer peak but stay near the top of the range
Dry van spot linehaul rates paid to carriers averaged $2.25 per mile last week, minus fuel, down 1.3%, or $0.03 per mile, from the prior week. The post Dry Van Report: Rates cool from the summer peak but stay near the top of the range appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.
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Empty containers a freighted issue for global trade growth
Resilient global trade is not only driving surprising growth, but volumes of ‘disbalanced’ empty containers, too. The post Empty containers a freighted issue for global trade growth appeared first on FreightWaves.
Read More →Texas Trucking Association recognizes drivers, carriers for safety efforts
“The individuals and organizations recognized at TXTA’s Annual Safety and Maintenance Luncheon represent the very best of the...
Read More →Truckers paid their taxes. Feds say the money never reached the IRS
The FBI is searching for more possible victims of an alleged tax fraud scheme involving a tax service used largely by truckers.
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The world’s third-largest shipping line has a new US chief
CMA CGM has promoted a senior executive from its British business to head its North American unit. The post The world’s third-largest shipping line has a new US chief appeared first on FreightWaves.
Read More →A supply-driven market corrects fast in both directions
Rates cooled after July Fourth, as they usually do. What's different is how fast this market moves when conditions change. The post A supply-driven market corrects fast in both directions appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.
Read More →Congress takes on push to recruit military veterans as truckers
The White House recently introduced the Freedom Haulers Initiative to recruit military veterans to become truckers. Now, there’s a bill in Congress.
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Deen Albert: Let Automation Do the Math, People Make the Decisions
HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Deen Albert makes sure people are still at the heart of operations at Grand Island Express, even while adopting artificial intelligence tools. AI-assisted dispatch helped boost revenue 25% with the same number of trucks.
Read More →Federal judge halts DOT's CDL records demand
A judge blocked DOT and DHS from obtaining more than 17 million CDL records, for now, amid states' ongoing lawsuit. Also: Alleged...
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