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FMCSA names CDL schools swept into nationwide emergency shutdown

FMCSA's emergency-removal action reached training providers in 20 states, led by Texas, Pennsylvania, California, Florida and Utah.

FreightWaves•Noi Mahoney9h ago

Shipium Rethinks Freight Audit as Forensics, Not Archaeology

Shipium’s Always On Audit swaps monthly invoice archaeology for real-time shipment forensics, using AI agents to catch billing errors before they ever hit an invoice. CEO Jason Murray and SVP Penny Allen explain how the system’s digital twin model is already flagging misapplied rates and surcharges for early customers.

FreightWaves•Matt Herr11h ago

Hapag-Lloyd CEO cites resilient demand, but sees shipping market exposed to Middle East disruption

Rolf Habben Jansen says container demand has held up better than expected despite tariffs and geopolitical turmoil, while higher costs and uncertainty over Red Sea routings continue to cloud the market outlook.

FreightWaves•Stuart Chirls12h ago

Mikargo247, Verified Carrier launch coverage for strategic cargo theft

Verified Carrier and MiKargo247 are partnering to offer brokers spot cargo insurance coverage for strategic theft, including fraud involving double brokering, carrier identity theft and fictitious pickups.

FreightWaves•Patrick Hatzis13h ago

OXEA taps Uber Freight to manage North American, European logistics

Chemical manufacturer OXEA selected Uber Freight to manage the company's transportation across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe.

FreightWaves•Noi Mahoney14h ago

U.S. container imports climb 3.8% to 2.6 million TEUs, 3rd highest monthly level

Imports climbed 3.8% from July to 2.60 million TEUs as gains at East, Gulf and West Coast gateways coincided with a broad increase in sourcing-market volumes and rising port transit delays.

FreightWaves•Stuart Chirls14h ago

Amazon calls timeout on 21 Air cargo contract

Amazon has stopped using 21 Air, saying it’s a temporary step while it evaluates factors behind the fatal accident with one of its planes last week.

FreightWaves•Eric Kulisch15h ago

Radiant Logistics sees double-digit growth in FQ4, shares up 16%

Radiant Logistics beat fiscal fourth-quarter expectations due to a solid performance in its international business and a tightening domestic surface transportation market, which is expected to more meaningfully boost results moving forward.

FreightWaves•Todd Maiden16h ago

C.H. Robinson and its Customer Unilever Sued Over Catastrophic Crash

This article is contributed content from an independent writer. It does not represent the views or opinions of FreightWaves or any of its subsidiaries. Dalilah Coleman was riding with her stepfather, Michael Krause, when their car stopped for roadconstruction on a California highway. A tractor trailer struck them from behind, leaving the childand her stepfather […]

FreightWaves•Contributed Content16h ago

DOE/EIA price at record as diesel surge shows no sign of retreat

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges is at an all-time high.

FreightWaves•John Kingston16h ago

Houthi gains deepen risk as carriers restore Red Sea services

Container carriers Red Sea return is lowering some rates but increasing exposure to potential new disruptions.

FreightWaves•Stuart Chirls16h ago

FMCSA warns trucking companies about 4 fake Motus registration sites

Scammers claim carrier profiles require immediate updates, then steer recipients toward .com domains. FMCSA identifies motus.dot.gov as the only legitimate portal.

FreightWaves•Phil Brink17h ago

Autonomous Freight Needs to Solve the Predictability Problem

FreightWaves and Waabi are hosting a free Sept. 29 webinar on how autonomous trucking is moving from pilot programs to predictable, scalable freight capacity. Register now to learn what the early mover advantage means for shippers, carriers and brokers.

FreightWaves•Matt Herr18h ago

FedEx Freight expands CTO’s role to cover commercial strategy following CCO ouster

Less-than-truckload carrier FedEx Freight named Mike Rodgers as chief commercial and technology officer, following the recent termination of an executive.

FreightWaves•Todd Maiden14 Sept

Cass: TL rates jump 11% in August, freight shipments turn positive

Cass data showed truckload linehaul rates were up sharply year over year in August, with freight volumes finally inflecting positively after 42 months of decline.

FreightWaves•Todd Maiden14 Sept

Northern Air Cargo names permanent CEO

After a turbulent year, Northern Air Cargo has settled into a smaller operation and has named a new CEO.

FreightWaves•Eric Kulisch14 Sept

Almost 1 million TEUs in new record for this U.S. container gateway

The Port of Long Beach marked its fifth-busiest month ever as imports and exports both increased.

FreightWaves•Stuart Chirls14 Sept

Small Fleet Financing: Why Buying Trucks Stops Making Sense

Truck financing is shifting fast: small fleets are borrowing to keep trucks running, not to add new ones. Dave Gilbert of National Funding breaks down why repair costs, insurance, fuel and downtime are changing the math for owner-operators and small carriers. This conversation gets into the real issue for trucking businesses right now: cash flow. […]

FreightWaves•FreightWaves Staff14 Sept

How ServiceUp Centralizes Fleet Repair for Stellantis Vehicles

ServiceUp’s Andy Klobnock reveals a groundbreaking partnership with Stellantis Pro One, simplifying fleet repair by offering direct access to over 2,500 franchise dealers through a single, unified platform. This interview unpacks how fleets can now dispatch, track, and bill repairs more efficiently, addressing long-standing visibility and data access challenges in traditional maintenance processes. Learn how […]

FreightWaves•FreightWaves Staff14 Sept

5 Freight Markets: Why Spot Rates Are Sending Mixed Signals

Spot rates are still elevated, but the freight market story changes fast once you drill into individual markets. This SONAR update breaks down national tender rejections, tender volumes and spot rates, then digs into 5 key markets: Cincinnati, Detroit, Joliet, Miami and Houston. The big takeaway: rates alone can fool you. In some markets, stronger […]

FreightWaves•FreightWaves Staff14 Sept