In November 2025, U.S. container imports eased 7.8% year-over-year, signaling a cooling in trade activity amid weaker demand for goods from China and one fewer business day in the Thanksgiving month, according to the latest Descartes Global Shipping Report.Reuters Ports across the U.S. handled 2,183,048 TEUs, making November the fourth-strongest November on record, despite the […]
The trucking industry has depended for years on FMCSA’s CSA Safety Measurement System as its main safety scorecard. But according to FreightWaves, this system is deeply flawed, it’s based mostly on snapshots from roadside inspections, not actual accident outcomes, and is vulnerable to manipulation. Because of that, many avoidable crashes go unaccounted for, while carriers […]
The November Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) fell to 55.7, revealing early signs of renewed inflation as the industry enters year-end. The decline is largely driven by weakening inventory and warehousing activity, even as transportation continues to expand moderately. Key highlights from the report: Overall, the softening in warehouse markets contrasts with persistently high logistics costs. […]
DHS Launches Aggressive I-9 Audits Targeting California Trucking Fleets Authorities at DHS have begun aggressive workplace audits targeting trucking companies across Northern and Central California. The inspections focus on verifying employment eligibility forms (I-9s) going back up to two years, including among carriers in the Punjabi-owned trucking community, which is estimated to comprise a significant […]
The FMCSA has revamped how Electronic Logging Devices get approved, aiming to block unreliable or fraudulent units from entering the market. New applications will now undergo tighter verification before being added to the official registry. Key changes: Mandatory verification of technical specs, contact info, and device images. Stronger fraud-detection checks across active, revoked, and pending […]
MD-11 Freighters Face Extended Grounding for Inspections, Airlines Warn Following the deadly UPS MD-11 crash in Louisville, the FAA has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive grounding all MD-11 and MD-11F aircraft until rigorous inspections and corrective measures are completed. Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has recommended the suspension, citing “additional engineering analysis” as critical.Both UPS (which operates […]
Schneider National has officially launched Schneider Fast Track, a high-service intermodal rail solution tailored for shippers with time-sensitive and high-service freight needs. Fast Track combines Schneider’s existing truckload network with strategic rail partnerships, creating a streamlined intermodal service that delivers “truck-like” speed while leveraging the cost and capacity efficiency of rail. Key Features & Benefits: […]
New terahertz-vision sensors promise higher resolution, all-weather reliability, and lower system complexity for future autonomous fleets. Boston-based startup Teradar has raised $150 million in Series B funding to scale its breakthrough “terahertz-vision” sensor—a technology positioned to outperform both radar and LiDAR in autonomous vehicles. The sensor operates in the terahertz band and delivers up to […]
Hamburg’s port operator HHLA announced a solid performance for the first nine months of 2025, handling around 4.8 million TEU, a 6.7% increase compared to last year.The company’s revenue rose by 12.5% to €1.33 billion, while operating profit jumped 25.7% to €117.1 million. Despite a decline in trade flows between Europe and North America, HHLA […]
California’s First Major AB5 Trucking Enforcement May Be Underway: Ryder and Costco Among Those Cited California appears to be moving forward with what could be the first significant AB5 enforcement action in the trucking sector. According to reporting from FreightWaves, state officials have cited three companies, including a carrier, Ryder, and Costco. for alleged misclassification […]
