ACT Research’s latest read on the U.S. truckload market — highlighted by FreightWaves — points to a capacity base that’s shrinking rather than expanding into peak retail season. That matters because fewer seated trucks against even modest freight growth flips pricing power back toward carriers, first on the spot board…
A federal judge has temporarily stopped California from enforcing its Clean Truck Partnership with major truck makers, a pause that immediately relieves manufacturers of contract-style obligations while the broader legal battle plays out. In an Oct. 31 order made public in trade press on Monday, U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins…
What changed—and why it matters Prosecutors in San Bernardino County have dropped felony DUI allegations against 21-year-old truck driver Jashanpreet Singh after toxicology tests showed no drugs or alcohol were present when his blood was drawn. The District Attorney announced the update on October 31, 2025, and filed an amended…
National Overview — Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Broad west-to-east flow keeps much of the country warmer than normal today. The most impactful weather targets the Pacific Northwest and northern California, where an atmospheric river brings periods of heavy rain and strong southerly winds, strengthening late today into Wednesday. Mountain snow…
Trucking’s attack surface isn’t just in the cloud — it’s standing in your lobby, sliding into your drivers’ DMs and popping up in video calls. A new FreightWaves report published November 3 details a shifting threat mix in which low‑tech social engineering (think attractive fake profiles and in‑person tailgating) pairs…
ACT Research’s latest read of the U.S. truckload cycle points to a market finally bleeding off excess capacity after two bruising years of deflationary pricing. That retrenchment—visible in fewer tractors being built and a smaller for-hire footprint—sets the stage for a tighter balance between trucks and loads into peak season…
A federal judge has temporarily barred the California Air Resources Board (CARB) from using its Clean Truck Partnership as an enforcement tool against heavy‑duty truck makers, a ruling that immediately reshapes how manufacturers plan sales, certifications and compliance in the country’s largest trucking market. U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins granted…
PANAMA CANAL CHIEF SAYS PORT CONCESSION PREQUALIFICATION TARGETED FOR EARLY 2026 The Panama Canal Authority will meet with interested shipping companies in early December and aims to prequalify bidders for two new ports by early 2026, a move that could expand capacity and reshape regional logistics flows. U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY:…
Heartland Express logged another net loss in the third quarter, underscoring how thin margins remain for longhaul truckload carriers even as some internal fixes begin to take hold. The Iowa-based fleet reported operating revenue of roughly $196.5 million and a net loss of $8.3 million for the period ended Sept.…
Interstate Personnel Services (IPS) — the employee-owned parent of Paschall Truck Lines — has added New Ulm, Minnesota-based J&R Schugel to its transportation portfolio, creating a combined operation of roughly 2,000 tractors and 6,000 trailers across dry van and temperature-controlled service. The tie-up became effective Friday, October 31, 2025, according…
