freight
‘Things Are Structurally Different’: J.B. Hunt Says the Trucking Market Has Turned
With capacity exiting the industry at the fastest rate since 2022 and pricing set to exceed inflation, the…
‘New Normal’ Fuel Costs Unlock Pricing Power Across Parcel and Trucking
TD Cowen/AFS Logistics indices show parcel firms "have no reason to stop" fuel surcharges and reinforce signs…
Freight Recovery Gains Steam as Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Surge
Class 8 orders have hit the highest level since September 2022, though diesel price spikes tied to the Strait…
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Winter Storm Fern Freezes Freight as UPS, FedEx, USPS Face Widespread Delays
Hub shutdowns, flight cancellations and FMCSA emergency waivers snarl air, parcel and trucking networks as…
Freight Recession Drags On: Trucking Volumes Slide Again Despite Capacity Exits
Carriers including XPO, Old Dominion, FedEx Freight and TFI report drops in tonnage as soft demand prolongs a…
Flexport Projects 2025 Profit from Convoy Sale, Eyes More Market Share by 2026
CEO Ryan Petersen says the freight forwarder is cutting costs, expanding globally and leaning on customs…
Trucking Bankruptcies Pile Up on Soft Demand
Tucking companies can't seem to escape the duress of the freight recession as volumes continue their descent.
Convoy Finds New Home: DAT Acquires Flexport’s Freight-Matching Tech
Flexport flipped the platform less than two years after acquiring the shuttered company, with CEO Ryan…
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Reportedly Eyeing Merger
The merger would create a coast-to-coast railroad freight pathway throughout the United States.
Tariff Uncertainty Could See Cargo Theft Rates Rise Over Fourth of July Weekend
According to supply chain intelligence firm Overhaul, long weekends are typically strong targets for cargo…
Byte-Sized AI: Walmart Announces New Employee Tech; Startups Bag Funding for Virtual Try-On
Alta bagged $11 million; C.H. Robinson created a freight classification agent for less-than-truckload…
LA Startup Grabs $10M to Build Out Fully Automated Freight Cross-Dock
AI-powered logistics startup Warp announced it had secured a Series A round, led by Blue Bear Capital and…
Old Dominion Blames ‘Economic Softness’ for Revenue, Volume Slips
In May, tonnage decreased 8.4 percent per day, spurring a 5.8-percent daily revenue decline at the…
FedEx Freight Taps New CEO, Chairman Ahead of 2026 Spinoff
U.S.-Canada chief operating officer John Smith will be appointed CEO of the independent LTL, while vice chair…
Trucking Capacity Tightens as Tariffs Derail Early 2025 Momentum
In the first quarter, national trucking volumes tumbled 13.8 percent annually, the best year-over-year…