# www.freightwaves.com

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## Homepage

- [Trucking](/site-root.html): FreightWaves is the most trusted provider of global supply chain and transportation and logistics news and media. Breaking news coverage, white papers, podcasts, webinars, and live events., ,  (1,547 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [checkpoint/trucking-companies/florida/bradenton/index.html](/checkpoint/trucking-companies/florida/bradenton/index.html) (1 words)
- [checkpoint/trucking-companies/florida/index.html](/checkpoint/trucking-companies/florida/index.html) (1 words)
- [checkpoint/trucking-companies/missouri/kansas-city/index.html](/checkpoint/trucking-companies/missouri/kansas-city/index.html) (1 words)
- [checkpoint/trucking-companies/florida/miami/index.html](/checkpoint/trucking-companies/florida/miami/index.html) (1 words)
- [Best Load Boards for Freight Brokers (2026 Guide)](/checkpoint/load-boards-freight-brokers/index.html): Load boards for freight brokers can help freight brokers locate carriers, build dispatcher relationships, and establish a reputation in the industry., Chameleon Form (1,922 words)
- [Freight Transportation and Its Impact on the Environment](/news/3-companies-that-are-innovating-their-way-to-sustainable-logistics.html): Three logistics companies share how they are working to reduce emissions and waste in their supply chains., In Article Audio Player,  (2,502 words)
- [War adds to Europe’s inflation woes](/news/container-shipping-has-a-europe-problem-and-its-getting-worse.html): Inflation and economic fallout from the war are curbing demand just as a tidal wave of new ship supply hits the water., In Article Audio Player,  (1,608 words)
- [**Tariff headwinds**](/news/ups-to-eliminate-20k-jobs-as-amazon-decoupling-accelerates.html): UPS is downsizing its workforce as it pulls back from delivering packages for Amazon, its largest customer., In Article Audio Player,  (2,240 words)
- [**Stord Acquires Shipwire**](/news/stord-buys-e-commerce-specialist-shipwire-from-ceva-logistics.html): E-commerce fulfillment provider Stord has acquired one its rivals from Ceva Logistics as it races to gain scale in the logistics sector., In Article Audio Player,  (2,156 words)
- [Admiralty law regards oral contracts valid - FreightWaves](/news/admiralty-law-regards-oral-contracts-valid/index.html): The U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico held Inter-Island Ferry was within its rights in filing suit against Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA) and the, In Article Audio Player,  (1,406 words)
- [Driver experience today, global autonomous infrastructure tomorrow](/news/digital-drop-freight-platform-baton-closes-10-5m-series-a.html): The capital will drive volume growth and help Baton expand to new markets., In Article Audio Player (1,662 words)
- [WASHINGTON — DiBella Faces Challenges](/news/us-has-lost-its-maritime-focus-says-fmcs-dibella/index.html): Global reach, transformational change and customer service: Chair Laura DiBella says this isn’t the Federal Maritime Commission you thought you knew., In Article Audio Player,  (1,832 words)
- [Knight-Swift Transportation's Q1 Report](/news/knight-swift-says-shippers-already-seeking-peak-season-capacity.html): Knight-Swift Transportation said the truckload market has fundamentally shifted with little help from demand., In Article Audio Player (1,531 words)
- [John Deere opening two U.S. facilities](/news/us-manufacturing-pipeline-grows-firms-plan-1b-in-new-factories.html): John Deere, Rockwell, AOI, SEL and others break ground on plants across Texas, the Midwest and Southeast., In Article Audio Player (1,071 words)
- [Echo Logistics: Disruption limited, but contingency planning critical](/news/mexico-freight-stabilizes-after-cartel-shock-but-supply-chains-stay-on-alert.html): Despite temporary inland bottlenecks and manufacturing pauses, brokers and parcel operators say cross-border commerce remained largely intact during Mexico’s recent security turmoil., In Article Audio Player,  (1,340 words)
- [Trucking Alliance’s safety agenda 2: policies that directly impact carriers - FreightWaves](/news/trucking-alliances-safety-agenda-2-policies-that-directly-impact-carriers.html): Part 2 of the Trucking Alliance’s safety agenda for 2026 and beyond., In Article Audio Player (1,612 words)
- [Commercial Traction and Financial Performance](/news/einride-amazon-electric-trucks-1-35b-spac-listing/index.html): Einride filed Form F-4 for its $1.35 billion SPAC merger with Legato while deploying 75 electric trucks for Amazon across five U.S. locations. Nasdaq listing expected in Q2 2026., In Article Audio Player,  (1,086 words)
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- [Risks to Container Ships in the Red Sea](/news/why-attacks-on-container-ships-caused-container-stocks-to-jump.html): Container-ship route diversions — first to avoid the Panama Canal, now to avoid Red Sea chaos — could help offset rate pressure from newbuilding deliveries., In Article Audio Player,  (1,538 words)
- [Quarterly Letter to Investors](/news/triumph-financial-sets-new-metrics-has-strong-quarter-in-factoring.html): Triumph Financial’s latest quarterly report had a somewhat different focus than in previous reports., In Article Audio Player,  (1,358 words)
- [Republican Members Urge Review of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger](/news/gop-members-to-stb-find-real-benefits-or-reject-rail-merger.html): Dozens of Senators and Representatives have urged a careful review by federal regulators of the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern., In Article Audio Player,  (1,657 words)
- [Florida to Georgia Car Shipping (2026)](/checkpoint/car-shipping/florida/georgia/index.html): Shipping your car from Florida to Georgia costs between $672 and $910. We recommend using Nexus Auto Transport. (3,029 words)
- [AI-Driven Classifications in Freight Logistics](/news/c-h-robinson-will-use-ai-agents-to-classify-ltl-freight.html): One of the thorniest processes in trucking logistics may have been solved., In Article Audio Player,  (1,046 words)
- [Alexander Fishenko: Conspiracy to Ship U.S.-Made Microelectronics to Russia](/news/houston-man-found-guilty-of-illegal-electronics-exports-to-russia.html): Alexander Fishenko operated as an agent for the Russian government, conspiring to ship millions of dollars worth of sensitive U.S.-made microelectronics, In Article Audio Player,  (784 words)
- [Shippers Facing Reality in 2026](/news/contract-premium-shrinks-as-truckload-market-reprices-higher.html): Spot rates rose 23.3% and contract rates 5% from March 2025 to February 2026 even as volumes fell sharply. The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index shows the contract premium compressed to $0.11 per mile., In Article Audio Player,  (1,051 words)
- [FedEx ‘highly confident’ grounded MD-11 aircraft will return to service - FreightWaves](/news/fedex-highly-confident-grounded-md-11s-will-return-to-service.html): FedEx continues to show strong optimism that it will soon begin operating its fleet of MD-11 freighters despite no signs from regulators investigating the deadly UPS accident about when they’ll lift the aircraft’s flight ban., In Article Audio Player,  (1,168 words)
- [Ellenwood, Georgia-based Ready Trucking Closure](/news/another-trucking-company-announces-its-closure-today.html): 2019’s unfavorable operating environment claims another truckload carrier., In Article Audio Player,  (1,047 words)
- [Descartes Acquires Fleet Safety Solutions Provider Idelic](/news/descartes-acquires-fleet-safety-platform-idelic-for-28m.html): Descartes Systems Group acquired driver performance management platform Idelic for $28 million., In Article Audio Player (607 words)
- [Upcoming FreightWaves Events](/news/omnitrax-subsidiary-acquires-frac-sand-logistics-assets.html): OmniTRAX Logistics Services has agreed to purchase all assets belonging to Terracor Group, including three transload facilities in Texas and Montana, as, In Article Audio Player (514 words)
- [Covenant Logistics Group earnings call highlights](/news/covenant-sees-tightening-capacity-rate-momentum-building-in-2026.html): Covenant Logistics points to a tightening driver market and stronger demand as early signs of a truckload rebound., In Article Audio Player,  (905 words)
- [U.S. Federal Maritime Commission License Applications](/news/fmc-reviews-6-oti-license-applications-8/index.html):    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received six license applications and changes for review.    The FMC received, In Article Audio Player,  (529 words)
- [Wall Street Investment Firm Review](/news/wall-street-sees-turning-point-for-driverless-trucks.html): A regulatory green light for high-tech roadside safety beacons is seen as a breakthrough for the widespread commercial adoption of autonomous trucking., In Article Audio Player,  (886 words)
- [PCS Software acquires UltraShipTMS, expanding end-to-end supply chain capabilities - FreightWaves](/news/pcs-software-acquires-ultrashiptms-expanding-end-to-end-supply-chain-capabilities.html): PCS Software has acquired UltraShip TMS, a cloud-based supply chain transportation management system company., In Article Audio Player (720 words)
- [Ryder's Earnings Report Analysis](/news/a-changed-company-at-ryder-but-used-vehicle-sales-are-still-a-big-driver.html): Ryder's first quarter earnings relied on an old standby., In Article Audio Player,  (1,650 words)
- [Acquisition of Granite Logistics by Trinity Logistics](/news/trinity-logistics-acquires-minnesota-freight-partner-granite-logistics.html): Third-party logistics provider Trinity Logistics has acquired Granite Logistics, a freight agent partner of nearly 14 years with offices in Sartell and Minneapolis, Minnesota., In Article Audio Player (627 words)
- [The April 2026 “State of the Industry Report”](/news/white-paper-state-of-the-industry-april-2026/index.html): The April 2026 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and, In Article Audio Player,  (791 words)
- [Earnings Report Highlights](/news/ryder-first-look-strong-quarter-in-used-tractor-sales.html): Ryder said used vehicle sales was a strong point in its first quarter fiscal performance., In Article Audio Player,  (1,018 words)
- [New U.S. sanctions target North Korean shipping - FreightWaves](/news/new-u-s-sanctions-target-north-korean-shipping/index.html): The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has placed North Korea’s government agencies in charge of maritime transport, as, In Article Audio Player,  (877 words)
- [Digital drop-freight platform Baton lays off 25% of workforce - FreightWaves](/news/digital-drop-freight-platform-baton-lays-off-25-of-workforce.html): Baton eliminates 25% of its workforce to pivot its business model to focus on its artificial intelligence transportation management software for drop-freight operation, In Article Audio Player (921 words)
- [BUREAU OF INDUSTRY & SECURITY DENIES LOUISIANA MAN’S EXPORT PRIVILEGES](/news/bureau-of-industry-security-denies-louisiana-mans-export-privileges.html): BUREAU OF INDUSTRY & SECURITY DENIES LOUISIANA MANÆS EXPORT PRIVILEGES    The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has, In Article Audio Player,  (535 words)
- [Driverless Trucks in the Permian Basin](/news/the-sand-must-flow-auroras-driverless-fleet-hits-permian-roads.html): 30 autonomous trucks to haul proppants nonstop on public roads in deal with Detmar Logistics, In Article Audio Player,  (850 words)
- [UPS to quadruple size of Hong Kong airport express facility - FreightWaves](/news/ups-to-quadruple-size-of-hong-kong-airport-express-facility.html): UPS will invest an undisclosed amount of money to build an ultra-modern air package hub at Hong Kong International Airport., In Article Audio Player (852 words)
- [Genpact’s Global Supply Chain Insights](/news/tariff-volatility-pushes-global-supply-chains-into-regional-reset-in-2026.html): Trade uncertainty in the U.S. and beyond is reinforcing long-term supply chain decentralization, with companies betting on flexibility over political predictability., In Article Audio Player,  (1,063 words)
- [**Down Under Trucking:** electric Aussies invade U.S; LNG trucking underway in Western Australia; police crackdown on dodgy waterfront truck drivers; new logistics park for Northline; Australian truck rollovers – roads full of chaos, mayhem and… pig manure.](/news/tag/australia/index.html): ,  (5,274 words)
- [Falling International Container Volumes](/news/trucking-exodus-a-new-threat-to-us-ocean-logistics/index.html): Declining container volumes are aiding port and terminal operations, but trucking issues could impact the supply chain in 2026, a new report finds., In Article Audio Player,  (778 words)
- [Grace Sharkey, Author at FreightWaves](/news/author/gracesharkey/index.html): ,  (4,518 words)
- [Logistics News - Award Winning - FreightWaves](/news/category/news/trucking/logistics/index.html): Read the latest logistics news and insights from FreightWaves covering multi-modal transportation. Award winning news coverage at your fingertips.,  (4,175 words)
- [Global Supply Chain News and Updates | FreightWaves](/news/category/news/business/supply-chains/index.html): FreightWaves supply chain news coverage is your leading source of global supply chain updates and information via freight data. Subscribe now for free., ,  (4,310 words)
- [Sustainability in Logistics | FreightWaves](/news/category/news/insight/sustainability/index.html): Sustainability covers the environmental issues associated with the freight industry and the innovative solutions helping build a sustainable future. (4,303 words)

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