Port and rail ramp operations are running relatively smoothly, but import demand has thinned enough that trucking — especially drayage and inland intermodal — is set to feel the downstream pressure in the weeks ahead. That’s the core takeaway from the latest industry readout, which flags softer ocean-driven flows, tighter…
Canada Post resumed limited mail and parcel movement on Saturday, October 11, after the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) shifted from a two‑week, nationwide shutdown to rotating walkouts that start at 6 a.m. in each time zone. The change is intended to keep pressure on the Crown corporation while…
A. Duie Pyle is stepping beyond its Northeast stronghold with a new cross-border less-than-truckload service linking Mexico to the U.S., built around handoffs at Laredo and El Paso and a model that integrates Pyle’s tech with partner cross-docks. The carrier is pitching faster transits, lower claims and shipper choice on…
C.H. Robinson has rolled out an Asset Management System (AMS) inside its Drop Trailer Plus program, wiring thousands of drop trailers with real‑time location, status and inventory signals that feed directly into the company’s Navisphere platform. The upgrade is designed to shrink dwell, curb yard‑hunts and boost trailer turns by…
Canada Post employees returned to work Saturday under a rotating-strike model, ending a two‑week national shutdown but ushering in an unstable operating environment that will ripple through freight and parcel networks across Canada and the cross‑border market. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) said walkouts will rotate by location…
U.S. trade officials have locked in triple‑digit tariffs on key pieces of port equipment, escalating a policy push to curb dependence on Chinese suppliers just as a broader fee fight with Beijing hits the waterfront. On October 10, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said it will impose…
A. Duie Pyle is moving beyond its Northeastern stronghold, launching a cross-border less-than-truckload service that ties Mexico gateways to the company’s dense U.S. delivery network. The new offer is framed as a direct response to customer demand for faster, more predictable moves between the border and the Northeast. Instead of…
Why this matters for owner-operators and fleets Tax season doesn’t start and stop on April 15 for trucking. Between Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) filings, quarterly fuel tax reports, and evolving per diem rules, Arizona-based carriers need year-round compliance. VTX Business Consultants in Tucson positions itself as a local, bilingual…
National Overview — Monday, October 13, 2025 A strong coastal storm is hammering the East Coast from the Mid-Atlantic into southern New England with heavy rain, major coastal flooding at high tide, dangerous surf, and strong onshore winds gusting 40–55+ mph. Farther west, a Pacific system is spreading rain into…
As of October 13, 2025, a new round of industry research is shining an uncomfortable light on how cargo crime is counted — and how much of it isn’t. Reporting by FreightWaves on October 10 highlights a core tension: facing steep deductibles and the risk of higher renewals, many motor…
