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A New Era For Global Freight

Global freight flows have entered a period of transformation as the U.S.-led trade war and other policy changes have upended the business landscape for international shipping.

November 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

Fleets Grow More Confident About RNG Powertrains

J.B. Hunt has 200 compressed natural gas trucks, most of which have 12-liter engines. Over the past 12 months, the carrier introduced 15-liter RNG engines to its fleet.

November 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

China to Resume Nexperia Chip Exports, Dutch Leader Says

Dutch PM Dick Schoof said China agreed to resume deliveries of Nexperia chips from plants in the country, signaling a possible breakthrough in a clash that risked disrupting auto production.

November 7, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Cummins Q3 Profit Falls 33.7% Behind Accelera Writedown

On-highway truck and engine sales in North America are set to fall 15% in the fourth quarter compared with Q3, Cummins Chief Financial Officer Mark Smith warned analysts and investors.

November 7, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

PCS Rolls Out AI Dispatch, Freight Tools

PCS Software recently released several new artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities for its transportation management system to help motor carriers optimize dispatch and identify better load opportunities.

November 7, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Elevated Cargo Theft Landscape Settles Into New Normal

鈥淲e鈥檙e just about flat, which tells us, we鈥檙e leveling off and we鈥檙e starting to live in that new norm,鈥 says Scott Cornell, a crime and theft specialist at Travelers.

November 6, 2025
BusinessTechnology

AscendTMS Partners With Highway on Carrier ID

Through this partnership, freight brokers gain access to Highway鈥檚 Carrier Identity Engine, load protection and real-time monitoring directly in AscendTMS at exclusive pricing.

November 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsAutonomous

House Chairman Wants Highway Bill That Looks to Technology

Rep. Sam Graves said he intends to advance a surface transportation measure that recognizes emerging technologies while prioritizing long-standing infrastructure networks.

November 6, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Tesla Co-Founder's Battery Recycling Plant Starts Production

JB Straubel's Redwood Materials聽has begun operations at a $3.5 billion factory in South Carolina that will supply badly needed critical materials.

November 6, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Lyft Delivers Strong Bookings Outlook, Easing Concerns

Lyft projected an acceleration in bookings this quarter, easing concerns about the ride-hailing company鈥檚 efforts to expand globally and maintain customer loyalty.聽

November 6, 2025