General News
C3 Summit Highlights Yard Visibility
C3 Solutions used its Birmingham summit to make the case for real-time yard visibility and introduced C3 Hive-Catalyst, a platform connecting shippers, carriers, and partners around shared operational data.
Fleets Plan Bypass Around the Whole Network, Not Just the Easy Parts
Fleets run across a patchwork of state rules, enforcement patterns, and weigh stations that rarely look the same from one corridor to the next. Planning around those moving parts is where weigh station bypass strategy is headed.
Fleet Myths That Limit Uptime
Uptime is more than a maintenance metric—it directly impacts cost, safety, and service reliability. Yet many fleets rely on outdated assumptions that limit performance. Understanding and correcting these myths is key to building stronger, more predictable maintenance operations across today’s evolving fleet environment.
AI TMS Software: What It Does and How to Choose One
Where the trucks are, how many hours each driver has left, what equipment is sitting where, and who is tasked with picking it up. And as we all know, almost always, none of this information is ever stored in the same place.
FMCSA Moves to Strike Obsolete Trucking Rules
FMCSA is removing obsolete rules from its trucking regulations, aiming to reduce compliance costs and paperwork without affecting safety.
ArcBest, ABF to Raise LTL Rates 5.9% on Average From June 22
Costs for carriers continue to increase, and spot rates across all segments of the North American freight market jumped in the first five months of 2026.
Ryder CEO Diez: Used Truck Market Momentum to Accelerate
Used-truck market conditions improved in the second quarter of 2026 and are set to see even more upside, according to Ryder System CEO John Diez.
JBS to Close Pennsylvania Beef Plant Amid Cattle Shortage
The world’s largest meat supplier also said it is closing a value-added facility in Memphis, Tenn., which packages various proteins.
Carney Softens Tone Toward Trump With Trade Talks at Stake
The G7 summit comes ahead of the scheduled July 1 review of USMCA. It is a crucial moment in trade talks, and Trump has said that he may not renew the deal.
U.S., Iran Edge Toward Interim Deal Signing Close to G7
A senior Iranian official indicated overnight that a deal is likely, said a G7 official and a diplomat from outside the group, who both asked not to be named discussing sensitive matters.
DHL Says Clean Energy Tech Is Getting Harder to Transport
DHL expects its energy logistics revenue to reach $3.5 billion by 2030, driven by rising demand for oversized turbines and hazardous batteries.
Oil Prices Dive After Trump Claims Breakthrough in Iran Talks
Brent crude oil fell 4.5% to $86.31 per barrel. That was still much higher than the roughly $70 a barrel level it was at before the war began in late February.
Appeals Court Lets Trump 10% Tariffs Stay in Place for Now
President Trump scored a win over a group challenging the 10% global tariffs after a court said the government can enforce the levies while the fight plays out.
Trimble Launches TMS for North American Shippers
The platform combines core transportation management functions with optional add-ons, allowing companies to expand the system based on their operational needs.
Mexican Truckers Denied Entry as CBP Enforces Cabotage Rules
U.S. Border Patrol agents are now using federal transportation records in a system that stops Mexican truckers with past cabotage violations from entering the country.
Waymo Debuts $30 Invite-Only Membership With Faster Pickups
Waymo Premier includes priority pickups, 10% cash back on every trip in the form of ride credits, early access to Waymo in new cities and up to five free cancellations per month.
Volvo Teases More Mack Trucks Lineup Changes Coming
An overhaul of the truck maker’s lineup has been underway since Mack announced the Pioneer as its latest flagship Class 8 on-highway tractor in April 2025.
Producer Prices Rise 6.5% in May on Higher Energy Costs
The Labor Department reported June 11 that its producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — jumped 6.5% from May 2025.
Oil Prices Rise on Trump Threats to Seize Iran's Oil
Brent crude oil rose 0.1% to $93.15 a barrel early June 11. It was at around $70 a barrel before the start of the war in late February.
Eaton to Merge Mobility Business With Dana in $10B Deal
The separation of the division will allow Eaton to focus on its electrical and aerospace businesses, which are benefiting from the AI-driven data center boom