FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller has published his first book, a project that signals the media-and-data entrepreneur’s bid to put a single, practical playbook in the hands of operators living through freight’s whiplash cycles. The publication was announced today and marks Fuller’s debut as an author beyond columns, keynotes…
Truckload spot pricing snapped higher overnight, catching many routing teams flat-footed. The jump, highlighted by FreightWaves’ spot-market indicators on Tuesday, suggests that a fragile balance between shipper demand and available capacity can still tip quickly — even without a broad freight rebound. For carriers, it was the rare midweek moment…
Why “1099” ads are surging—and what they mean A recent page circulating under the headline “Craigslist 1099 Trucking Jobs” highlights how common independent-contractor listings have become—often touting high weekly pay, fast onboarding and references to 1099 tax forms. Before you answer one of those ads, remember that the label in…
The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a closely watched dispute over whether the U.S. Postal Service can be sued when employees allegedly refuse to deliver mail — a test that could recalibrate the government’s long‑standing shield from tort claims tied to mail handling. The case, United States Postal Service…
A San Diego trucking company is closing and cutting more than 100 jobs, the latest sign that 2025’s stubborn freight downturn is still punishing small and mid-sized carriers. FreightWaves reported that the California-based operation has ceased business and will terminate over 100 employees as it winds down. ([]()) Separate state…
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Derek Barrs to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, ending an 18‑month stretch without a permanent chief at the nation’s top trucking regulator. Barrs’ Oct. 3 confirmation makes him the first full-time FMCSA administrator since Robin Hutcheson departed in January 2024. Barrs brings a…
U.S. TO IMPOSE 25% TARIFFS ON IMPORTED MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS STARTING NOV. 1 President Trump said the 25% duties will begin Nov. 1, shifting from an earlier Oct. 1 target and aiming to bolster domestic manufacturers; Mexico, the top truck import source, signaled opposition and potential trade friction. TRUMP:…
U.S. diesel prices ease for the week of October 6, 2025, with broad regional declines Truckers got a modest break at the pump this week. The national on-highway diesel average slipped to $3.711 per gallon for the week of October 6, down 4.3 cents (−1.15%) from $3.754 last week. Every…
Introduction New USDOT registrations totaled 3,221 during the week of September 29–October 5, 2025. Carriers remained the dominant segment, while brokers and “other” registrants (e.g., freight forwarders, intermodal, private fleets) continued to represent small but telling slices of new activity. This report analyzes week-over-week shifts by segment, day-of-week patterns, and…
The White House is moving ahead with a 25% import duty on all medium- and heavy‑duty trucks, effective November 1, after initially floating an October 1 start focused on heavy units. President Donald Trump disclosed the shift in a social media post on October 6, framing the move as a…
