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Texas woman surrenders in Union Pacific rail-container smuggling case that left 7 migrants dead
Seven migrants died inside a sealed container moved on a Union Pacific train. Garcia surrendered Sunday at a Del Rio port of entry after a federal indictment named her in the case. The post Texas woman surrenders in Union Pacific rail-container smuggling case that left 7 migrants dead appeared first on FreightWaves.
Read More →Brake Safety Week inspection blitz begins Sunday. Is your truck ready?
Also during the week, inspectors will focus on drums and rotors, the emphasis for this year’s brake-safety initiative.
Read More →Kodiak receives permit for autonomous truck testing in California
This permit allows Kodiak to operate in California with a safety driver behind the wheel.
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Zim profit rises on Q2 revenue of $1.78 billion
Zim’s Q2 net income rose on higher rates and volume as it reaffirmed full-year guidance as its pending merger with Hapag-Lloyd progresses. The post Zim profit rises on Q2 revenue of $1.78 billion appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Green light for new U.S. port that will handle 2 million containers a year
A federal permit has been granted for construction of a major new marine container terminal on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The post Green light for new U.S. port that will handle 2 million containers a year appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Carriers moving over-dimension loads in Oregon create their permits online
Before ORION went live in May of 2025, the over-dimension permit process was labor intensive and time consuming, according to...
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When the Supply Chain Broke, Freight Tech Answered: The 2021 to 2023 Acceleration Years
For years, freight technology had been a solution looking for the industry to feel enough pain to adopt it. In 2021, the pain arrived. The pandemic-era supply chain crisis did in eighteen months what a decade of sales pitches could not. It took every abstract argument for digital freight tools, real-time visibility, capacity matching, automation, […] The post When the Supply Chain Broke, Freight Tech Answered: The 2021 to 2023…
Read More →Briefly: Einride to add 500 Telsa Semi electric trucks to its fleet
In other news, the search for the trucking industry's top young driver and diesel technician is about to get started.
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Fire engulfs four tractor trailers in crash that took one driver’s life
Four semi trucks were involved in a fatal crash on Interstate 65 in Tennessee on Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened at 2:24 p.m. near mile marker 50 on I-65 in Maury County, Tennessee. The identity of the driver killed was released on Wednesday, August 19th. According to News Channel 5, 59-year-old truck driver James Ebbinger […] The post Fire engulfs four tractor trailers in crash that took one driver’s life…
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Trucker killed by flying mudflap that came loose from hotshot pickup
A truck driver is dead after being struck by a piece of a pickup fender with a mudflap attached in upstate New York earlier this week. The accident happened on Monday, August 17th just after 10 p.m. on Interstate 90 eastbound in Hanover, New York. According to the Niagara-Gazette, a 2019 Dodge Ram was pulling […] The post Trucker killed by flying mudflap that came loose from hotshot pickup appeared…
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How Lance Evans Turns Enforcement Experience Into Better Fleet Safety
HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Lance Evans brings lessons from law enforcement to K&B Transportation’s approach to safety technology, data, driver coaching, and compliance.
Read More →TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them.
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Cargojet to pass large pilot wage increase onto customers
Cargojet expects higher pilot utilization and customer rates to help cover the cost of an expensive new contract for cockpit crews. The post Cargojet to pass large pilot wage increase onto customers appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Teamsters reveal TP Freight’s sudden shutdown
Less-than-truckload carrier TP Freight Lines failed to make payroll and has suspended operations, a memo from the Teamsters said. The post Teamsters reveal TP Freight’s sudden shutdown appeared first on FreightWaves.
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CBP finds $15M in meth hidden in celery load at Pharr, Texas, border crossing
A tractor-trailer arrived from Mexico carrying fresh produce before inspection technology detected anomalies. Officers ultimately seized 1,675.5 pounds of methamphetamine. The post CBP finds $15M in meth hidden in celery load at Pharr, Texas, border crossing appeared first on FreightWaves.
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XPO upgraded by S&P, just one notch below investment-grade
XPO has had its debt rating upgraded by S&P Global Ratings. The post XPO upgraded by S&P, just one notch below investment-grade appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Axle Logistics Lands a Five-Year Jersey Patch Deal With Tennessee Basketball
Freight companies do not usually show up on the front of a nationally televised basketball jersey. On August 18, 2026, one did. According to an announcement released by Tennessee Athletics, Axle Logistics, a third-party logistics company based in Knoxville, has been named the first official jersey patch partner in program history, with its logo appearing […] The post Axle Logistics Lands a Five-Year Jersey Patch Deal With Tennessee Basketball appeared…
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ACCC executes search warrant at logistics software giant WiseTech in competition probe
WiseTech offered few details about the competition investigation, which follows an earlier ACCC review involving its e2open acquisition. The post ACCC executes search warrant at logistics software giant WiseTech in competition probe appeared first on FreightWaves.
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North American Rail Traffic JUMPS 4.9%!
North American rail traffic saw a significant increase this week, with total volume climbing 4.9% year-over-year. This positive trend was largely fueled by robust carload and intermodal growth in Canada, bolstered by a strong crop year. However, motor vehicle and parts shipments were a surprising outlier, plunging 13%. We also delve into the latest on […] The post North American Rail Traffic JUMPS 4.9%! appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Beyond Tariffs: Geopolitics & Climate Reroute Global Freight
Global supply chains are facing a “double whammy” of disruptions at critical choke points like the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. Oliver Sawbridge of Zero100 explains how these simultaneous crises are compounding challenges, leading to increased costs, extended transit times, and infrastructure strain. Learn why resilience must become the bedrock of supply chain planning […] The post Beyond Tariffs: Geopolitics & Climate Reroute Global Freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Trucking’s New Reality: Why Regulations Benefit the Industry
The freight market is entering a potentially transformative “super cycle,” according to industry analyst Lee Klaskow. After years of unsustainably low rates that forced many truckers out of business, structural changes and increased regulatory enforcement are creating a new landscape. We dive deep into the forces driving higher rates, the future of ocean freight, intermodal, […] The post Trucking’s New Reality: Why Regulations Benefit the Industry appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Broker Insurance Frenzy: 3-Digit Cost Hikes Ahead
Freight broker insurance is in a frenzy, and premium hikes are getting ugly. Thom Albrecht helps break down how the CH Robinson verdict, underwriting pullback and cargo theft are driving double-digit to triple-digit cost increases for brokers. He also explains what’s changing in excess liability, why some underwriters are exiting the market, and what carriers […] The post Broker Insurance Frenzy: 3-Digit Cost Hikes Ahead appeared first on FreightWaves.
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59 truck spaces added to South Texas region with opening of new Love’s
Love’s has opened a new location in South Texas featuring 59 truck parking spots to help support a heavy freight corridor. The new Love’s is located in Premont, Texas along US Highway 281 between two other Love’s locations in Three Rivers and Edinburg. “This expansion directly supports regional trade and the national supply chain by […] The post 59 truck spaces added to South Texas region with opening of new…
Read More →Texas city puts $2,000 price tag on repeat truck U-turns
Truck U-turns can create costly delays across a busy border crossing. The answer is a steep new series of escalating penalties.
Read More →New Pennsylvania law targets unlicensed CDL schools
Pennsylvania regulators can now impose civil penalties of up to $25,000 on unlicensed commercial driver training schools under a new state law.
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USDA TruckRate Weekly: West cools, but the 2025 gap won’t close
Reefer national spot linehaul rates paid to carriers averaged $2.63 per mile last week (minus fuel), down 0.2%, or $0.01 per mile, from the prior week. The post USDA TruckRate Weekly: West cools, but the 2025 gap won’t close appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.
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Home Depot offers nationwide express delivery from local stores
Home Depot has expanded its express delivery service to all stores across the United States. The post Home Depot offers nationwide express delivery from local stores appeared first on FreightWaves.
Read More →The good, bad, and ugly of working at Truck Parking Club -- a former driver's perspective
A former company driver and Truck Parking Club customer service rep explains how the company's rapid growth sometimes drove a...
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1989 to Now: Thom Albrecht on Freight’s Strange Cycle
Freight market outlook: Thom Albrecht says this is the most fascinating supply cycle he’s seen in his career. The Reliance Partners CRO breaks down why demand improved in June and July, why supply still drives the market, and what rail, chemicals, scrap and grain are signaling for trucking. If you’re trying to read where freight […] The post 1989 to Now: Thom Albrecht on Freight’s Strange Cycle appeared first on…
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Rail freight puts the pedal to the metal(s) in latest data
Minerals typically used in steelmaking led gainers in another solid week for freight on U.S. railroads. The post Rail freight puts the pedal to the metal(s) in latest data appeared first on FreightWaves.
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