Trimble Roundtable Focuses on Supply Chain Resilience
Trimble Transportation and Logistics hosted a virtual roundtable emphasizing the shift from preventing supply‑chain disruptions to recovering faster than competitors. Its Transporeon platform now links over 1,500 shippers and retailers with 180,000 carriers, forming a global data‑driven ecosystem that equalizes information across participants. Executives highlighted stakeholder trust, data silos, and regional regulatory differences as primary barriers, citing successful transformations at Nestlé and Asics. They positioned the solution as a "system of action," enabling real‑time routing, fraud detection, and capacity forecasting.
Carrier Shutters New Jersey Hub, Cuts over 175 Jobs
Alan Ritchey Inc. announced the closure of its 511,200‑square‑foot logistics hub in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, eliminating 176 positions effective July 17. The shutdown follows a larger 729‑person layoff in Aurora, Colorado, after the U.S. Postal Service chose to insource operations previously handled...
After CBS Report, C.H. Robinson Seeks to Deflect Safety Responsibility to FMCSA
CBS News highlighted C.H. Robinson (CHRW) for hiring "chameleon carriers" with poor safety records, reigniting public scrutiny of freight broker liability. The network’s report coincides with the Supreme Court’s review of Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, a case that could...
Australia Post Offers eBay Sellers In-Store Printing of Shipping Labels
Australia Post and eBay have launched a "Print in Store" service that lets Australian eBay sellers generate a QR code to print shipping labels at participating post offices at no extra cost. The feature removes the need for a home...
FMC Chief: Ocean Carriers Knew War Could Increase Fuel Prices
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) rejected Maersk’s third request to waive the mandatory 30‑day waiting period for emergency fuel surcharges, citing insufficient justification. Maersk argued that the Iran‑Hormuz conflict drove VLSFO prices from $509 to $929 per metric ton between...
Spot to Contract Rate Spread Contraction Tests 3PLs
The SONAR chart reveals a rapid contraction in the spread between spot and contract freight rates, ending three years of relative stability. This tightening forces non‑asset‑based 3PLs to shift from managed‑transportation to a more transactional, spot‑driven approach. Brokers are scrambling...
Gord Magill Wrote the Book Trucking Needed
Gord Magill’s new book, “End of the Road: Inside the War on Truckers,” offers a first‑hand exposé of the trucking industry’s systemic decline. Drawing on three decades behind the wheel, Magill traces deregulation, wage compression, fabricated driver‑shortage narratives, and a...
DOT Cuts Funding to NY, Cites Non-Domiciled CDL Policies
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it will withhold roughly $73.5 million—about 4% of New York’s highway grant allocation—after an audit revealed more than half of the state’s non‑domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) were issued...
USPS Imposes Strict May 1 Deadline on Non-Domiciled CDL Drivers for Mail Transport
The U.S. Postal Service announced that, effective May 1, any non‑domiciled CDL driver must be screened and badged by the Postal Inspection Service before hauling mail. Suppliers are responsible for submitting the required forms and must complete the clearance within two...
Uber Eats Launches Retail Returns Feature
Uber Eats introduced a retail returns feature that lets customers schedule a courier to pick up purchased items and receive refunds, a first for on‑demand delivery. The service launches with Best Buy, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Petco, Pacsun and Pet Food Express...
New York to Lose $73 Million Playing Licensing Games with the Duffy
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is withholding $73,502,543—about 4% of New York’s highway grant funding—after a federal audit found a 53% non‑compliance rate in the state’s non‑domiciled commercial driver’s license (CDL) program. The audit revealed that the DMV’s...
Trucking Capacity Bets Grow as Major Carriers Expand Terminal Networks
Prime Inc. announced a $160 million investment to build a new regional hub near Griffin, Georgia, creating over 120 full‑time jobs and adding driver‑training and maintenance facilities. The hub aims to increase Southeast density and improve driver recruitment amid industry shortages....
Commentary: FedEx and UPS Need to Move up the E-Commerce Food Chain
Legacy parcel carriers FedEx and UPS are under unprecedented pressure as their biggest retail customers build private residential delivery networks. B2C shipments now represent about 70% of the parcel market, up from 10% in 1985, forcing carriers to rethink a...
3PL Marketing Spend Efficiency Diverged Dramatically in Q4: LeadCoverage
LeadCoverage’s Q4 2025 Supply Chain Growth Index reveals a stark split in 3PL marketing efficiency, with the median Logistics Growth Efficiency Ratio (LGER) dropping to $4.84 of pipeline per marketing dollar. While the average LGER sits at $25.74, the range...
U.S.-Mexico Trade Hits $73B in February as Border Capacity Tightens
U.S.-Mexico two‑way trade hit $73.2 billion in February, a 7 % year‑over‑year increase, keeping Mexico as America’s top trading partner. The United States exported $28.9 billion to Mexico while importing $44.3 billion, resulting in a $16.8 billion trade deficit. Port Laredo, Texas, moved more than...
White Paper – Beyond Tracking: How Real-Time Visibility Fuels Fleet Profitability
Trimble released a new white paper titled “Beyond Tracking: How Real-Time Visibility Fuels Fleet Profitability,” highlighting how high‑fidelity data integration can eliminate communication gaps, shrink dwell times, and deepen shipper relationships. The ebook argues that real‑time visibility should move from...
California Regulators Have Started a Regulatory Push on Diesel TRU Emissions
California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) has quietly stepped up enforcement of its diesel-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) rules, demanding registration, labeling and quarterly reporting from both TRU owners and large warehouses. The 2022 amendment requires owners to shift 15% of...
Crane Worldwide Logistics Expands Into Spain Through Acquisition
Crane Worldwide Logistics announced the acquisition of Blue Cargo, a Spanish freight forwarder, to broaden its European network. Blue Cargo adds air, ocean and road freight capabilities along with customs clearance and a bonded warehouse in Madrid that serves Spain...
Stolen Freight Is Still Moving Through Clean Systems
A $1 million LEGO shipment was recovered in California only after a suspicious‑activity tip, not through any automated verification. The incident mirrors a broader trend where cargo theft slips through normal freight workflows, as seen in Texas with $470,000 of stolen...
Red Flags as Busiest Asia-US Trade Lane Hits OOCL Results
Orient Overseas Container Line’s parent OOIL reported a 7.6% drop in Q1 2026 liner revenue to $2.14 bn, even as liftings rose 1.7% to 1.997 m TEU. Capacity grew 4.3% year‑on‑year, pushing average revenue per TEU down 9.1%. The trans‑Pacific lane was...
Borderlands Mexico: China Automakers Gain Ground as U.S. Exports Soften
U.S. finished‑vehicle exports to North America are showing early signs of softening just as Chinese automakers, led by BYD and Geely, are expanding rapidly in Mexico. In March, Mexico produced 343,520 light vehicles and exported 310,205 units, a 4.2% year‑over‑year...
Amazon DSPs in NYC Fight for Survival Against ‘No Subcontractor’ Proposal
The New York City Council is weighing the Delivery Protection Act, which would ban subcontracting for delivery firms and require city licensing, effectively forcing Amazon’s Direct Service Providers (DSPs) to either shut down or be absorbed into Amazon itself. The...
EV Realty Opens Major Truck Charging Hub in San Bernardino
EV Realty launched its flagship multi‑fleet truck charging hub in San Bernardino, installing 76 high‑power ports with 9.9 MW of grid capacity. The facility can service more than 200 medium‑ and heavy‑duty electric trucks daily under the company’s Powered Properties model,...
Project44 Unveils Fleet of AI Agents at Customer Event Decision44
Project44 unveiled a suite of AI agents at its Decision44 event, promising to compress the traditional three‑step logistics workflow—truth, decision, action—into seconds. After a decade and $1.5 billion in R&D, the company now leverages a data graph of over 1 billion daily...
FAA Approves 1st Boeing 777-200 Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion
The FAA has granted certification to Mammoth Freighters for converting Boeing 777‑200 passenger jets into dedicated cargo aircraft, marking the first such conversion. Ethiopian Airlines will send two of its 777‑200s for conversion, while Jetran has purchased four additional jets...
FedEx Freight Sets Goalposts for Standalone Business
FedEx Freight outlined its standalone strategy ahead of a June 1 spin‑off from FedEx Corp, positioning the pure‑play LTL carrier for focused growth. Management forecast 4‑6% revenue CAGR and 10‑12% adjusted operating‑income growth, targeting a mid‑term operating margin of roughly...
California Drayage Carrier Enters Bankruptcy Amid Mounting Debts
National Road Logistics LLC, a Southern California drayage carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Central District of California. The company reported assets between $1 million and $10 million, roughly $1.6 million in total, against liabilities of a similar range. Unsecured creditor...
Borderlands Mexico: Tariff Pressure Shows up in Customs Data Across North America
Customs data for February shows tariffs reshaping North‑American trade flows rather than curbing them. Mexico’s customs revenue fell 13% YoY to about $11.5 billion, with VAT on imports down 22.6%, while the peso’s 15% gain reduced the dollar value of shipments....
APM Terminals Wraps up $73M Rail Expansion at Port of Los Angeles
APM Terminals finished a $73 million upgrade of its Pier 400 terminal at the Port of Los Angeles, adding 31,000 linear feet of new rail track and more than doubling its rail capacity. Weekly rail lifts jumped from roughly 5,000 to 11,000, a 104 percent...
Fleet Buying Stays Hot as Class 8 Recovery Gains Momentum
Class 8 truck orders in North America reached 38,200 units in March, a 19% month‑over‑month dip but a 137% year‑over‑year surge, according to FTR and ACT Research. The slowdown follows February’s record‑breaking month, yet analysts see the underlying demand as...
When the Safety Net Becomes the Risk
A new investigation uncovers how risk‑retention groups (RRGs) dominate insurance for small trucking carriers, operating with minimal regulatory oversight and no state guaranty fund backstop. Cross‑referencing FMCSA safety data with UCC filings shows 37% of 4,561 carriers score "CRITICAL," exposing...
Two Solid ‘Yes’ Votes for Echo Global’s Acquisition: Moody’s and S&P
Echo Global Logistics’ acquisition of ITS Logistics has earned solid endorsements from Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings. Both agencies kept Echo’s B‑/B3 rating unchanged but upgraded the outlook to positive, signaling potential future rating improvements. The combined entity is projected...
Staten Island Showdown: NLRB Orders Amazon to Bargain with Union
The National Labor Relations Board, now operating with a full three‑member quorum, ordered Amazon to recognize and bargain with the union at its JFK8 warehouse on Staten Island. The board affirmed the union’s certification as the exclusive bargaining representative, despite...
Canada Logistics Market Heats up with New DCs, Acquisition, Drayage Launch
Logistics providers are scaling in Canada: GXO opened a Mississauga distribution center for Pandora, Arvato acquired Think Logistics, IMC Logistics will launch a Toronto marine drayage operation in Q2 2026, and DP World opened a Montreal freight‑forwarding office. These moves reflect...
FAA Fines Companies $430K for Sending Unsafe Hazmat Shipments to Airlines
The Federal Aviation Administration announced civil penalties totaling nearly $430,000 against three shippers for violating hazardous‑material rules on air cargo. Verizon faces a $70,500 fine for shipping lithium‑ion batteries to FedEx without proper classification, packaging, labeling, or emergency‑response data. World...
Intermodal Rail Edges Ahead of Carloads in Flat Week
Intermodal traffic edged ahead in a flat week for U.S. railroads, with total weekly volume reaching 515,921 units, a 0.5% year‑over‑year increase. While carload freight slipped 0.8% to 233,833 units, intermodal containers and trailers rose 1.6% to 282,088. Petroleum shipments...
A Moldovan Broker, Romanian Carrier, Temporary CDL Driver and Another Fatal Truck Crash
ArcherHub, a Colorado‑incorporated digital freight broker run from a 200‑person office in Chisinau, Moldova, dispatched a Gold Coast Logistics truck that crashed in Beaumont, Texas, killing driver Brandon Rogers. The carrier, operating under DOT 2190975, had a history of 150...
White Paper: State of the Industry – April 2026
The April 2026 State of the Industry Report, produced with Ryder, details current trends across trucking, maritime and intermodal sectors. Diesel prices spiked by more than $1 per gallon in early March, tightening carrier margins, especially on contract freight. Tender...
Tariff Turmoil: Refunds, Lawsuits and New Duties Ahead
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the president authority to impose tariffs, invalidating duties on imports from China, Canada, Mexico and dozens of other nations. The decision opens roughly $166 billion in...
The DEF Rules Changed This Week. Here Is What the Guidance Actually Says — and What It Does Not.
The EPA’s March 27, 2026 guidance eliminates the urea‑quality sensor requirement but leaves the DEF fluid, SCR catalyst and emissions standards untouched. The Department of Justice’s January 21, 2026 memo stops criminal prosecutions for emissions‑tampering while preserving civil penalties up to $45,268 per vehicle....
The Market Maybe Telling You to Grow. Here Is Why the Smartest Carriers Are Waiting 90 More Days Before They...
After three years of a deep freight downturn, spot van rates have risen for seven straight months and load‑to‑truck ratios are at multi‑year highs, signaling a market transition. Carrier exits are accelerating, tightening supply while tender volumes remain 6‑7% below...
DHL Express, Parcel Workers’ Union Reach Deal on 4-Year Contract
Negotiators for DHL Express and the Teamsters reached a tentative four‑year labor agreement two days before a strike deadline, averting a potential disruption to U.S. parcel shipments. The contract delivers a 20% wage increase, enhanced health and welfare benefits, and...
Does the Price of Diesel Drive Truckload Rates?
Diesel prices have surged 41% since March 2, while dry‑van spot rates rose 7.5%, yielding a 0.7 correlation. Historically, the relationship flips—March 2022 showed a –0.8 correlation—showing diesel isn’t a consistent driver. Fuel now accounts for roughly 30% of a truck’s operating...
How Qargo Plans to Disrupt the US TMS Market
Qargo, a UK‑based transportation‑management‑system provider, has raised $33 million in Series B funding to launch its AI‑enabled platform in the United States. After five years of product refinement and scaling its European customer base to 600 fleets, the company now employs 170...
Warehouses Face $100K-Hour Downtime Risk as Cloud Outages Mount
Cloud‑based warehouse management systems have become essential, but outages are proving costly. Synergy Logistics reports that 84 % of warehouses experienced a significant cloud disruption in the past two years, with downtime costing $5,000 to $100,000 per hour. The study highlights...
New UPS Distribution Center in Taiwan Doubles Capacity, Productivity
UPS unveiled its largest Asia‑Pacific logistics hub, a $100 million, 872,000‑sq‑ft automated distribution center in Taiwan. The facility, located three miles from Taoyuan International Airport, more than doubles UPS’s warehouse footprint in the country and serves high‑value sectors such as semiconductors...
Cold Storage Trough in Sight as Vacancies Hit 20-Year High
U.S. cold‑storage vacancy rates have surged to a 20‑year high as pandemic‑driven overbuilding meets slowing consumer spending. Despite the excess supply, the sector logged about 3.5 million sq ft of net absorption in 2025, indicating resilient demand. Newmark reports the development pipeline has...
Echo Global Logistics Expands Platform with ITS Acquisition
Echo Global Logistics completed its acquisition of ITS Logistics, forming an AI-enabled third-party logistics provider with about $5.2 billion in combined annual revenue. The merger blends Echo’s machine-learning platform with ITS’s drop-trailer, intermodal and container-management services, expanding the company’s North American...
Transload Provider Bringing New Life to Dormant Maine Rail Lines
TransloadX, a New England transload and logistics firm, filed with the Surface Transportation Board to lease two dormant CSX branch lines in Maine—a roughly 18‑mile Bangor‑Bucksport route and the Waterville‑Augusta spur. The Bangor‑Bucksport line has sat idle since a paper...
Cutting-Edge Sensor Tech Targets Cargo Theft as Losses Hit $725M
Supply chain losses from cargo theft jumped to about $725 million in 2025, driven by organized crime targeting high‑value freight. Wiliot, an Israeli‑San Diego IoT firm, offers battery‑free, paper‑thin Bluetooth tags that give each product a digital identity and real‑time visibility...