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Most identified clients were self-employed truckers who found Genuine Financial Services through word-of-mouth referrals. Investigators believe additional customers may not know whether the company completed their filings or paid their taxes. The post FBI seeks truck drivers nationwide who may be vi
Container import demand has been elevated but stable. Why are rates volatile? The post Maritime rates back on the rise appeared first on FreightWaves.
Most freight data explains what already happened. Optimus is building a network twin to model what breaks next, and which corridors absorb the pressure. The post Optimus previews digital twin of US freight network appeared first on FreightWaves.
Nominations for the 2027 FreightTech 100 close August 31. Nominate your company here. There was a time, and it was not long ago, when telling someone at a shipping conference that you worked in “freight tech” would get you a blank look. The freight industry had technology, of course. It had transpor
Competition for truck drivers has rebounded as freight conditions improve, driving up hiring costs, sign-on bonuses and pay increases at several fleets.
Losses of foreign truck drivers could exceed a federal projection of 200,000 as more states restrict non-domiciled licenses.
More than 20 states are seeking an emergency court order to block the Trump administration from obtaining data tied to 17 million commercial drivers. The post States sue Trump administration over bid to access 17 million CDL records appeared first on FreightWaves.
Tight Trucking Capacity Pushes Rates Higher Even as Freight Volumes Fall Heavy Duty Trucking
Mexico’s dominance in U.S. trade continued in June as Laredo remained the primary gateway for North American freight. The post Mexico tops US trade rankings in June as Laredo handles $36.5B in freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
Rail freight on U.S. railroads posted solid weekly gains as intermodal outpaced overall traffic. The post Rail freight stretches lead over 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves.
Werner Enterprises is looking past July’s seasonal slowdown and gearing up for this year's peak season, which will have the added benefit of higher rates. The post Werner not deterred by July slowdown appeared first on FreightWaves.
A federal judge sentenced Garcia to nine years after agents uncovered manipulated assignments and ignored alerts. Another former CBP officer received an even longer term. The post Ex-CBP officer used emoji code to let 477 kilos of Sinaloa Cartel drugs cross appeared first on FreightWaves.
DAT: trucking contract rates post record rebound dcvelocity.com
The new chief of Long Beach’s Harbor Commission pledged to advance the port’s infrastructure and sustainability goals during his term. The post New harbor commission president backs Long Beach port plans appeared first on FreightWaves.
Wesley Batista Filho will take over as global CEO in January after spending the past three years leading the company’s U.S. division.
“Market fundamentals are improving as capacity continues to tighten, driven by regulatory enforcement and carrier exits,” CEO Shawn Stewart said.
Same-day data for publicly traded trucking and transportation stocks in the autonomous, truckload, less-than-truckload, package, logistics and leasing categories.
Freight brokers have been weathering a dramatic shift in the legal and regulatory landscape. RXO is among the brokers that have navigated the upheaval by presenting their quality of service as a key differentiator.
The freight market recovery is altering trailer demand positively in a fashion unseen in 40 years, Wabash’s CEO said, though the company still posted a loss in Q2.
CEO John O’Leary told reporters the plant would be the company’s largest truck manufacturing facility in the United States when up and running.