Autonomous yard trucks are moving from pilot to production.

ISEE and TICO Target 2027 for Large-Scale Autonomous Yard Truck Production

Autonomous trucking developer ISEE and terminal tractor manufacturer TICO are targeting 2027 for large-scale production of autonomous yard trucks, following key advancements in vehicle technology and safety validation. The companies say the latest Generation 7 platform and completion of a comprehensive safety case position them for broader commercial deployment. ISEE currently operates more than 20 […]

FMCSA CDL rules 2026

Border Patrol Arrests 36 Truck Drivers in Arizona: What It Means for CDL Compliance in 2026

Federal immigration enforcement has entered the cab of the American trucker. In a striking development for the freight industry, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested 36 commercial truck drivers during a five-day operation in Arizona — sending a clear signal that scrutiny of commercial drivers’ immigration and licensing status is intensifying at the federal level. [freightwaves] […]

Ocean container rates up 1,000% on some lanes. Tight capacity + tariff fears = shippers scrambling. Peak season hasn't even peaked yet.

Ocean container rates up 1,000% on some lanes

Ocean container rates have surged dramatically, with some trade lanes seeing increases of up to 1,000% in a single week as carriers capitalize on an early peak shipping season. The spike is being fueled by strong import demand, capacity constraints, and a rush by shippers to move cargo before potential tariff changes and additional supply […]

FMC Returns to Full Strength: Robert J. Harvey Sworn In as Commissioner

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is operating at full capacity once again. On June 1, Robert J. Harvey of Florida was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission. The move ends a prolonged vacancy that had left the five-member regulatory panel short-staffed for over a year. [MarineLink] Harvey was nominated by President […]

Boeing 747 cargo airline investment

Atlas Air Acquires 49% Stake in Air Atlanta to Expand Widebody Freighter Capacity

Atlas Air, the world’s largest Boeing 747 freighter operator, is expanding its global footprint with a strategic investment in Iceland-based Air Atlanta and a purchase of its owned aircraft fleet. What’s happening? Atlas Air announced plans to acquire a 49% stake in Air Atlanta and its fleet, which it will lease back to the carrier […]

U.S. Hits Maersk with $1.9 Million Fine Over Unlawful Detention Billing Practices

U.S. Hits Maersk with $1.9 Million Fine Over Unlawful Detention Billing Practices

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has reached a $1.9 million civil penalty settlement with A.P. Møller – Maersk, one of the world’s largest ocean carriers, over allegations that the company billed detention charges to third parties that had never agreed to its contracts or tariffs. The FMC found that Maersk had assessed detention fees against […]

last-mile delivery agreement

USPS and DHL eCommerce Sign $10B+ Multi-Year Last-Mile Delivery Agreement

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has signed a multi-year agreement worth more than $10 billion with DHL eCommerce to handle last-mile parcel delivery across the United States, strengthening an already established partnership between the two companies. Under the deal, DHL will continue managing pickup, sorting, and line-haul transportation through its U.S. network of hubs, while […]

How Walmart Is Reshaping Inbound Freight Through Truckload Consolidation

Walmart is expanding its inbound freight strategy with a new truckload consolidation program designed to combine smaller supplier shipments into fuller, more efficient loads. The goal is simple: reduce empty space, lower transportation costs, and improve delivery performance across Walmart’s distribution network. Instead of suppliers shipping partially filled trailers independently, Walmart wants freight pooled together […]

Autofill

What is the Autofill Feature? The Autofill feature uses AI to automatically read freight documents (like PDFs and images) and extract key information — such as Load IDs, origins, destinations, and rates. This saves time and reduces manual data entry. There are two ways to test this feature: # Method Best Used For 1 File […]