Road Transport

Truckload spot rates are expected to remain elevated through 2026 due to strong seasonal demand and tightening capacity

An 88-year-old cyclist died after a collision with a truck in Zuidhorn, Netherlands, on Thursday afternoon.

Schneider is actively pursuing further acquisitions, building on its recent $390 million purchase of Cowan Systems.

The 2027 Transport Logistic Southeast Asia event will focus on supply chain resilience due to global trade disruptions.

US inflation hit 4.2% due to soaring energy prices, while real average hourly earnings fell 0.7%

Generation Logistics campaign reports strong start to 2026 with expanded reach and new major sponsors

A Dutch advisory body recommends against new energy-saving rules due to high business costs and unclear necessity

Amazon has opened its LTL freight network to all businesses, enabling external companies to use its trucking services.

German BALM found hundreds of violations during national road transport checks in May 2026, targeting cabotage, rest times, and vehicle…

Sandvik will construct a new logistics hub in Turku, Finland, to boost supply chain efficiency and distribution

The European Commission launched a €1.5 billion Battery Booster Facility to boost battery production in the European Economic Area

Ricardo secured UK government funding to develop its Advanced Modular Battery Systems (AMBERS) platform for diverse applications

Hankook's SmartFlex tire series offers enhanced safety, grip, and fuel efficiency for lower transport costs.

IRU and industry groups advocate for incentives and infrastructure to achieve sustainable road transport in Europe.

CEVA Logistics and EFL Africa have launched a joint venture in Nigeria, strengthening their West African presence and global market access.

National average diesel prices are falling while spot market demand for freight is increasing, according to a recent report

ID Logistics Poland has opened its 50th logistics site, a 24,000 sqm facility in Wrocław, strengthening its market position

The Port of Long Beach is providing financial incentives to drayage operators for purchasing electric trucks.

FreightWaves SONAR will host a virtual hackathon to foster the creation of software tailored for truck drivers.

Mexican heavy-duty truck and bus production surged by 18.2% in May, with exports to the U.S. increasing by 13.9%

A new white paper reveals AI agents are increasingly integrated into daily freight operations to boost supply chain efficiency

North American Class 8 truck orders saw a substantial year-over-year increase in May, signaling strong demand.

Hub Group's payment practices are under scrutiny following a $77 million accounting error and executive departures

Klaipėda Port has opened Lithuania's first green hydrogen production and refueling station to support low-emission transport.

Canada is stepping up enforcement against the 'Driver Inc.' trucking model, addressing tax revenue losses and safety concerns.

A European transport union warns that the EU's military mobility plans could jeopardize driver rights and safety.

The Port of Portland approved a ground lease for a new 950,000 square foot logistics and distribution hub.

PepsiCo and Gatik have launched the largest commercial driverless trucking deployment across Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas.

Transportation Equipment Network appointed former Amazon Freight GM Ari Silkey as COO to modernize operations.

Trucking firms Knight-Swift, Werner, and Kroger deny allegations of 'no-hire' agreements affecting former Quickway drivers