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The ⁠Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revealed plans to cut its workforce by approximately 7%⁠, eliminating 89 full-time and part-time positions primarily at its headquarters, while simultaneously requesting a slight increase in funding, bringing its total budget to over $1 billion for the next fiscal year.  The ⁠DOE benchmark diesel price has fallen to a milestone low⁠, rea...

In today’s episode, Tom Larson, senior vice president of sales at ITS Logistics joins us to talk about drop trailers, power only, freight fraud and catching up on market trends. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into how weather can impact the supply chain. Our guest, Renny Vandewege, General Manager, Weather & Climate Intelligence at DTN breaks down how to include weather forecasting and planning in supply chains. For more information subscribe to ⁠Check Call the newsletter⁠ or the podcast. ⁠Follow the Check Call Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choice...

A significant drug trafficking seizure at the Port of Long Beach, where authorities intercepted 55 tons of dicumyl peroxide, a chemical used in methamphetamine production. This shipment, which originated in China and was destined for the Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico, was confiscated as part of an ICE initiative launched in 2019 to target suspicious chemical precursor shipments.  The podcast also...

President Trump has announced a doubling of tariffs on imported steel from 25% to 50% to protect domestic jobs and strengthen the industry. This move follows a previous tariff announcement and aims to ensure America's future is built with U.S.-produced steel rather than "shoddy steel from Shanghai". You can read more about the tariff increase here. We also discuss the ongoing labor dispute involvi...

On episode 844 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with SearchCarrier’s Garrett Allen. His new site allows you to easily look up any carrier and see how often it’s been put out of service, inspected and more. We’re also diving into his blitz week dashboard to break down this year’s top violations. Konexial’s Jerry D’Addesi on the latest in AI load matching, double broker prevention and edge...

In this episode, we dive into the world of optimization in the cold chain. Our guest, Lynn Gravley, CEO of NT Logistics breaks down areas to find efficiency and how to help customers see the bigger picture. For more information subscribe to ⁠Running on Ice the newsletter⁠ or podcast. ⁠Follow the Running on Ice Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

A ⁠federal appeals court has temporarily paused a ruling by the Court of International Trade that blocked tariffs enacted by President Trump⁠. This decision follows the Trump administration's plans to seek intervention from the Supreme Court, arguing presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.  In other news, ⁠Sport LA Inc., a California freight forwarding company...

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This week on The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Avante Jackson—better known as CDL Shorty on YouTube—to talk about what’s broken in CDL training and what needs to change. As a CDL instructor and content creator, Shorty gives a raw, behind-the-scenes look at how new drivers are being rushed through the system, the lack of real-world prep, and how better training could improve safety, retention, and...

There was a landmark decision by the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) striking down President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. This ruling unanimously deemed the sweeping tariffs unconstitutional, including significant levies on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada. Retail diesel prices have resumed their downward trend, with the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration bench...

In this special episode of Truck Tech, Thomas Wasson hits the floor at ACT Expo to chat with Henrik Holland, Head of Prologis Mobility, about the cutting-edge future of EV charging. From modular “charger-in-a-box” skids to large-scale electrification projects with Maersk, Prologic is revolutionizing the intersection of real estate, infrastructure, and electric trucking. Discover how they're solvin...

On Episode 843 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Justin Martin to break down the headlines regarding FMCSA’s proposed rule changes; a carrier bankruptcy; and a look at the truckload market. A recent TikTok series revealed many drivers don’t know their pay. Martin breaks down the videos and answers the question: How well do drivers know their numbers? We’ll also find out how being a Transpo...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is ⁠proposing 18 rule changes aimed at simplifying regulatory compliance for truck drivers and motor carriers⁠. These proposed rules, set for formal release on Friday with 60-day comment periods, include changes like removing CDL self-reporting requirements and adding new rules for railroad grade crossings. Crowdsourced delivery technology company Ve...

In today’s episode, Prasad Gollapalli, CEO of Qued joins us to talk about the state of the freight market, how tech and AI is changing logistic strategy and the differences between machine learning and virtual agents to solve supply chain problems. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the world of LTL accessorials and how to mitigate the havoc they bring upon margin. Our guest, North Winship, President of Shiplify breaks down how to manage around some of the most popular LTL accessorials. For more information subscribe to ⁠Check Call the newsletter⁠ or the podcast. ⁠Follow the Check Call Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad...

Supply chain software provider E2open is being acquired by Australian tech company WiseTech Global for $2.1 billion. This transaction, the result of a strategic review pushed by an activist investor, values E2open at $3.30 per share, a 28.4% premium over its closing price last Friday. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers implemented a nationwide overtime stoppage last Friday, averting a full strik...

On Episode 842 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is looking at a scorching hot freight market in Savannah, Georgia. The port is seeing record container volumes, and the market is very tight with outbound tender rejects over 23%. The Secure Roads & Safe Trucking Act just passed in Oklahoma. American Truckers United’s Shannon Everett talks about how the bill will take unsafe drivers off the roads. We’ll...

In this episode, we dive into the world of fraud in the cold chain and supply chain. Our guest, Orlando Candelaria, Senior vice President of business development at System Loco breaks down current freight trends and what were big topics at the Transported Asset Protection Association’s cargo theft event. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running...

Marcos Galperin is stepping down as CEO of Mercado Libre⁠, the online marketplace often described as the Amazon of South America, after 26 years, transitioning to executive chairman while Ariel Szarfsztejn takes over as CEO starting January 1st. This leadership change occurs as the e-commerce giant continues its impressive growth, having handled 1.8 billion orders in 2024. (See article information...

Zach and John Paul Hampstead discuss erratic import demand and its impact on supply chains as well as the downgrade on US debt and a slowing housing market. Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal authorities arrested 13 alleged members of two rival groups engaged in a violent power struggle in the San Fernando Valley for three years. These groups faced charges including attempted murder and illegal firearm possession, and specifically targeted Amazon, posing as carriers on the platform to steal shipments. Market conditions have led to the bankruptcy filing of a Wisconsin carrier, E...

This week on The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Brian Woodring, owner-operator and outspoken advocate for protecting drivers from load board fraud. Brian shares what fraud really looks like behind the scenes, how to spot the warning signs before you get burned, and why carriers need to be more cautious than ever when booking freight. They dive deep into the good, the bad, and the ugly across diffe...

Welcome to a special edition of Truck Tech! Host Thomas Wasson dives deep into the cutting edge of commercial transportation at ACT Expo, talking with experts from Kenworth and Hexagon Agility about the future of zero-emission and alternative-fuel trucks. Highlights from the episode: Kenworth’s major reveal: battery-electric T680 and vocational T880 platforms A deep dive into Hexagon Agility’s pow...