freight News Updates

BusinessLogistics

August Truck Freight Tonnage Highest Since December 2023

"While I’d like to predict a strong rebound in freight levels through the upcoming holidays, I can’t," says American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.

September 24, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsTop 100

For-Hire Carriers Gain Record Share of Private Fleet Freight

Private fleet owners are applying more sophisticated analytics to their inbound freight needs but have to ensure any changes don't complicate their outbound freight requirements.

September 17, 2025
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Logistics Plus Buys LoadDelivered Logistics

LoadDelivered Logistics will continue operating under its established brand while working with Logistics Plus’ existing North American brokerage team.

September 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

NMFTA Debuts Freight Charges API Standard

NMFTA'S Digital LTL Council has launched a new API to give shippers, carriers and third-party logistics providers real-time visibility into freight bill changes.

August 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Geopolitical Chaos Continues to Roil Trucking Industry

The trucking industry is wrestling with an unclear market trajectory forged through a combination of chaotic geopolitical negotiations and enduring market weakness.

July 10, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Truck Tonnage Ticks Down 0.1% Sequentially in May

The freight market has remained choppy, with demand not demonstrating any clear patterns during the month of May, American Trucking Associations reported June 24.

June 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Tariff Pendulum Drives Market Volatility for Trucking

The trucking industry is facing a tepid financial outlook amid volatile market conditions compelled by the ongoing tariff-fueled global trade war, experts said.

June 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Senate Panel Advances Moving Industry Freight Fraud Bill

Bipartisan legislation seeking to enhance consumer protections in the moving industry was recently approved by a Senate committee.

June 4, 2025
BusinessSafetyLogistics

TIA Targets Freight Fraud ‘Crisis’

Fighting back against rampant fraud in the freight transportation industry was the prevailing theme at the Transportation Intermediaries Association's Capital Ideas Conference.

April 11, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Watch: Auto Haulers Eye Initial Jack Cooper Tailwind in Weak Market

The collapse of auto hauler Jack Cooper Transport is expected to provide an initial tailwind for other carriers in the sector. Macroeconomic trends promise decrease in capacity as sales fall.  

March 7, 2025