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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...

On Episode 841 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit. We’re kicking things off with coverage from Austin, Texas, where DOT Secretary Sean Duffy officially signed the English language proficiency executive order. We’ll find out why both truckers and trucking associations cheered this critical move toward road safety.  Can you say “short s...

In this two part episode Gary Johnson, Head of Safety and Compliance Strategy at Motive and Daniel Patterson, Director of Safety at Western Express join us to talk about how fleets are using telematics technology and AI to improve safety within their fleets. 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 NMFC classification changes. Our guests, Joe Ohr, Chief Operating Officer and Keith Peterson, Director of Operations from the National Motor Freight Traffic Association join us to break down the new ClassIT+ and some of the changes coming to NMFC codes. For more information subscribe to ⁠Check Call the newsletter⁠ or the podcast. You can check out their r...

Omnichannel fulfillment provider Stored has acquired Ware2Go from UPS. This deal significantly expands Stored's network by adding 21 new e-commerce warehouses with a combined capacity of 2.5 million square feet of storage space. In manufacturing news, International Paper Company is restructuring its cross-border operations by closing two facilities in Edinburg, Texas. These plants were responsible...

On Episode 840 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about yet another freight theft in Southern California. The thieves spoofed a bill of lading and made off with a shipper’s freight. Travelers’ Scott Cornell stops by to talk about the rise of strategic theft and why your cargo may be at risk. President Donald Trump told Walmart to “eat the tariffs,” but is that a realistic ask? With steep 30%...

Join Grace Sharkey on The Stockout to talk about the latest freight news with Thomas Wasson from Loaded and Rolling and Truck Tech. This episode covers a report on the rise of cargo theft in Mexico, the dangers facing carriers, and the types of goods most frequently targeted. Later, they shift gears to discuss the current freight market outlook, the impact of potential tariffs, and what to expect...

In freight technology news, ⁠load board provider DAT announced its acquisition of payments platform Outgo⁠ last week. This strategic move aims to integrate the entire freight transaction process into the DAT One ecosystem, with a key benefit being that carriers can now potentially get paid much faster, sometimes within just 15 minutes. Outgo, founded in 2022 by former Uber and Convoy technologists...

On episode 839 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with SONAR’s Will Hopping to learn all about their new Trade War Command Center, which tracks freight trends, rates and disruptions in real time. Nikola and CARB, who killed the hydrogen truck? William Hall took the plunge and bought a Nikola. Now that the company is bankrupt, have he and other owner-operators been left holding the bag? He...