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Ghost carriers expose weak spots in broker vetting systems
Ghost carriers are emerging as a major threat, using acquired motor carrier numbers and digital identities to infiltrate freight transactions.
Amazon emissions rose 16% in 2025
The cloud computing and e-commerce giant emitted about 81 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent last year, a 16% increase from 2024.
U.S. rejects longer USMCA renewal, opts for annual reviews
Annual reviews instead of a longer-term renewal open the door to years of contentious negotiations over the rules governing continent-wide supply chains.
CMA CGM to buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion
The agreement will expand CMA CGM’s presence as a major contract logistics provider in North America, FedEx said in a statement.
Wisconsin native Jim Filter takes the wheel at Schneider
A former Marine Corps helicopter mechanic, Jim Filter started out at Schneider 28 years ago as a maintenance team leader in Green Bay.
U.S. companies add 98,000 jobs in June
The figures support the view that the labor market has strengthened after several months of uneven hiring, as job openings have risen and layoffs remain low.
Air Products scraps Louisiana hydrogen project
Air Products is scrapping plans to develop a multibillion-dollar project in Louisiana that would have produced of hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide.
Amazon to pay more than $2M in FTC identity theft case
Amazon agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle U.S. claims that it routinely failed to provide records to help customers who were victims of identity theft.
U.S. sanctions Mexican fuel firms tied to cartel case
The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against two Mexican citizens and nine companies in the country that the agency said are linked to a fuel-smuggling scheme.
Rush Truck Centers buys 5 Peterbilt dealerships in South La.
Rush Enterprises acquired certain assets of Peterbilt of Louisiana, adding dealerships, service capacity and parts space across five South Louisiana markets.
Inside a $10.1M cargo theft ring
For years, a cargo theft ring redirected truckloads of freight across the U.S., using fake companies and stolen identities to steal more than $10 million in goods.
PLS expands freight forwarding with AGL acquisition
PLS Logistics Services acquired The AGL Group, a Weymouth, Mass.-based international freight forwarder, expanding its portfolio.
Florida expands truck parking on I‑4 to address safety risks
Federal and state transportation officials in Florida stressed safety while breaking ground on a project that will bring more than 900 truck parking spaces to I-4.
Canada's economy rebounds after a stagnant stretch
Assuming no growth in June, the industry-based output data suggests Canada’s economy will expand at a 2.3% annualized pace in the second quarter.
Tariff checks may give earnings a second-half jolt
Facing an estimated $166 billion in refunds, the Trump administration began processing repayments in April. The first round of repayments took place in May.
Tesla settles lawsuit tied to fatal 2023 FSD crash in Arizona
Tesla quietly resolved a lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2023 crash that precipitated a defect investigation into the carmaker’s automated-driving technology.
Chinese tech rule blocks future Polestar U.S. models
Polestar was denied authorization to sell future models in the U.S. from next year under connected-vehicle rules aimed at limiting Chinese technology.
Maersk raises profit outlook on solid demand
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S upgraded its profit outlook for this year, citing solid demand especially in Asia and a global container market that looks to stay healthy for the rest of the year.
Uber, Waymo end Phoenix robotaxi pilot on Uber app
Uber Technologies said it has wound down its robotaxi offering with Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo in Phoenix, the latest relationship twist between two companies.
Kenworth, Peterbilt headline USA 250th truck tributes
Kenworth has brought back a piece of its 1990s design history as trucking companies prepare red, white and blue tributes to the United States’ 250th birthday.