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Cargo theft costs the transportation industry $18 million in losses

Cargo theft has been one of the most persistent issues facing the freight transportation industry so far in 2025. Cargo theft has been one of the most persistent issues facing the freight transportation industry so far in 2025. Companies have become one of the most common targets for criminals, making it increasingly difficult to prepare […]

California revises warehouse regulations to reduce emissions and community impact

California reviews pioneering warehouse regulations to improve transportation and public health policies. California is set to implement a key revision in its warehouse regulations, a law aimed at more strictly regulating logistics activities and road transport. This modification focuses on the routes used by trucks accessing warehouses, a crucial measure to reduce traffic congestion and […]

Top fleet manager’s concerns: safety, compliance, and cost control

The J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights recently published a study on the top concerns of today’s fleet managers. The J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights recently published a study on the top concerns of today’s fleet managers. This fourth edition of the report was conducted in February 2024 through a survey of 489 fleet […]

ABF Freight evaluates Tesla Semi in three-week trial

The Tesla Semi test included highway and regional routes in Reno and Sacramento, as well as operations in the Bay Area. ArcBest’s freight transportation company, ABF Freight, carried out a three-week pilot program using a battery-electric Tesla Semi. The test included highway and regional routes in Reno and Sacramento, as well as operations in the […]

Cross-border freight transportation faces sharp decline

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, cross-border freight transportation decreased by 9%. Cross-border freight transportation is part of a complex ecosystem of customs regulations and security programs that enable the efficient flow of international trade. Recently, this sector has been significantly impacted by external factors, particularly tariffs. So much so, that year-to-date, cross-border truck […]

Trucking industry and U.S. Congress join forces against cargo theft

The associations support the bipartisan, bicameral Organized Retail Organized Crime Act to combat cargo theft. Various stakeholders in the freight transportation sector have reiterated their call to the U.S. Congress to promote legislation that effectively addresses the persistent problem of cargo theft in the supply chain. During a roundtable held on April 29 in Congress, […]

NMFC 2025 changes: what you need to know and how to prepare for them

On July 19, 2025, significant changes will come into effect in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system. On July 19, 2025, significant changes will come into effect in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system, administered by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA). Although these changes were announced in 2024, their implementation will […]

Uncertainty for U.S. freight industry amid tariff plans

The potential impact of these measures could be severe for a sector already undergoing a recession. The U.S. freight transportation industry, valued at $1.7 trillion, faces an uncertain future if the plans of President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs on its key trade partners—China, Mexico, and Canada—come to fruition. According to industry experts, these measures […]

UPS and FedEx at risk: consumers choose affordable ground shipping to save money

While speed remains important in some cases, cost and sustainability have gained ground when it comes to deliveries. A new trend has started to gain momentum in the parcel delivery industry: more and more people are opting for slower delivery options to save money. As a result, major shipping companies like FedEx Corp. and UPS […]

Freight Fraud Awareness Day: a call to action for the transportation industry

A group of business leaders came together to organize and raise awareness about this issue in the transportation industry. Freight transportation fraud has been a persistent issue in the industry in recent years. During the holiday season, incidents of theft and fraud tend to increase, putting both cargo and drivers, as well as companies, at […]