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FreightWaves-Trimble Survey Measures AI Adoption Across Freight Ops
New industry survey tracks where carriers, brokers, and shippers are deploying AI agents today and what's slowing wider rollout.
Gordie Howe Bridge Opens June 15, What Cross-Border Fleets Need to Know
The $4.6 billion Detroit-Windsor span adds a second commercial crossing for auto and freight traffic, but toll structure and U.S. political support remain…
Bob Packwood, Trucking Deregulation Architect, Dies
The Oregon Republican co-sponsored the 1980 Motor Carrier Act that ended ICC rate and route control, reshaping the equipment market for four decades.
Designer-Goods Theft in New Jersey Highlights Blind-Load Risk
Overhaul recovered $187,000 in stolen high-fashion freight after criminals targeted a blind shipment. The case shows how cargo-tracking hardware can cut…
U.S. to Skip USMCA Renewal July 1, Triggering Rolling Reviews
White House will let trade pact enter annual review cycle instead of 16-year extension. Auto content rules, steel tariffs, and side deals now in play for…
Anti-Cargo Theft Coalition Urges Senate Action on CORCA
Industry coalition pushes Senate to move cargo theft bill after 348-60 House passage. No equipment mandates in the legislation.
Descartes bought Idelic for $25.3M, what AI fleet safety costs now
Descartes closed the Idelic acquisition in April 2026 for $25.3 million. The SaaS provider reported 15% revenue growth and 46.4% EBITDA margin as fleets pay…
Cargo Theft Bill Awaits Senate Vote After 348-60 House Passage
More than 200 companies, including BNSF and the American Trucking Associations, are urging the Senate to pass HR 2853, which would coordinate federal and local…
EMA Names Jacqueline Gelb President After Mandel's 25-Year Run
Longtime Washington advocate replaces Jed Mandel, who stepped down in September 2025 after a quarter century leading the equipment suppliers' trade group.
U.S. Plans 10% Tariff on Canada, Mexico, Taiwan Over Forced Labor Ban
USTR report says Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, U.K., and others face additional 10% tariffs for allegedly failing to enforce forced labor import restrictions. What…
Spot Rates Outpace Contract as Capacity Exits Tighten Truckload Supply
June 2026 industry data shows widening gap pulling capacity into spot market, driving tender rejections higher and signaling sustained upward pricing pressure…