PRIME SUES IRS FOR $11M OVER REEFER DIESEL EXCISE TAX; CREDIT COULD BENEFIT SMALL CARRIERS
Prime Inc. filed a federal suit seeking a refund of fuel excise taxes paid on diesel used to power refrigeration units, arguing it qualifies as off‑highway fuel; experts note owner-operators may be eligible for the same credit. (June 27)
CAN A $290,000 TESLA SEMI REALLY COST $50,000? FREIGHTWAVES BREAKS DOWN CALIFORNIA INCENTIVES
A viral claim that small fleets can stack HVIP and other programs to slash Tesla Semi costs gets a reality check: deep discounts are possible for qualifying fleets, but total cost of ownership still depends on operational factors. (June 27)
FREIGHT FORWARDING MANAGER GETS 18 MONTHS FOR RUSSIAN EXPORT-CONTROL SCHEME
A former Delex Air Cargo regional manager was sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiring to evade U.S. export controls by routing restricted shipments through third countries and using falsified documents. (June 27)
PORT OF LONG BEACH, CARRIER LAUNCH ZERO-EMISSION TRUCK CORRIDOR TO MEXICO
Bali Express Services was recognized for building a “Green Truck Corridor” linking Long Beach to Mexico using CNG and battery-electric trucks, with plans to add Tesla Semis as part of a larger ZE fleet buildout. (June 26)
TRANSFIX EMBEDS HIGHWAY’S CARRIER ID VERIFICATION DIRECTLY INTO ITS TMS
The integration brings identity, authority and insurance checks into the booking workflow to counter impersonation, double brokering and other freight fraud risks. (June 26)
TRUCKER PATH ADDS CARGONET THEFT INTEL TO NAVIGATION FOR REAL‑TIME RISK AWARENESS
Drivers can now see county-level theft hotspots, trends and targeted commodities within the app to plan routes and parking with better security insight. (June 26)
NEW AI “BOOKING AGENT” AIMS TO GIVE BROKERS AN ‘IRON MAN SUIT’ FOR RATE NEGOTIATIONS
Startup Chain launched an agent that vets carriers, negotiates within guardrails, and books routine loads so humans can focus on complex freight and relationships. (June 26)
TRUCKER’S BIOMETRICS SUIT AGAINST UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS UNIT CERTIFIED AS CLASS ACTION
An Illinois federal judge expanded claims under the state’s BIPA law, widening potential exposure tied to alleged fingerprint timeclock practices at company facilities. (June 26)
SAMSARA ‘RIDE ALONG’ USES AI TO REVIEW DRIVING SESSIONS, MOVING BEYOND SINGLE-EVENT FLAGS
Unveiled at the Beyond 2026 conference, the feature generates training insights from continuous 10–30 minute “ride‑alongs” and adds an in‑cab conversational assistant in beta. (June 26)
ACT: CLASS 8 ORDERS AND BACKLOGS POINT TO STRENGTHENING DEMAND INTO H2 2026
ACT Research’s June update says North American Class 8 orders rose year over year with improving backlogs and higher build plans, amid tighter capacity and rising rates. (June 26)
USDOT: TRANSBORDER FREIGHT UP 19.4% YEAR OVER YEAR IN APRIL, TRUCKS AT $98.4B
BTS reported April cross‑border freight reached $150.8B, with truck value up 18.8% versus 2025; the data inform planning for U.S.–Mexico and U.S.–Canada trade corridors. (June 26)
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS TEMPORARILY PAUSE A CONTAINER TERMINAL AMID TRADE UNCERTAINTY
South Carolina Ports said it is suspending operations at a key terminal to reduce costs while demand outlooks remain cloudy, with ripple effects likely for drayage and inland trucking. (June 26)
$500K BOURBON SHIPMENT STOLEN IN ALLEGED CARRIER IMPERSONATION SCHEME
Investigators say thieves used legitimate shipment details and identity spoofing to pick up 10,800 bottles of whiskey without force, underscoring the need for tighter carrier verification and secure pickup protocols. (June 26)
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