Commercial Carrier Journal
JULY 2, 2025
Fleets face steep penalties for errors in the regulated driver hiring process. Understand the key differences in applications, background checks, and post-hire requirements to avoid fines and litigation.
DC Velocity
JULY 2, 2025
DHL Global Forwarding , the air and ocean freight specialist of German logistics giant DHL Group, will have a new CEO starting August 1, when Michael Young replaces outgoing chief Robert Reiter. The move is the third leadership shift by the company in recent weeks, following two other new CEOs named to its DHL eCommerce Americas division and to its DHL Supply Chain North America unit.
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Freight Waves
JULY 2, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday implemented the second phase of revised delivery standards intended to improve operational efficiency and reduce transportation costs. The agency said it is expanding the areas where surface transportation schedules are reduced from regional processing centers to post offices more than 50 miles away in an effort to eliminate inefficient trucking trips.
DC Velocity
JULY 2, 2025
Tire and wheel service provider Interfit has acquired fellow tire service company Chicagoland Industrial Supply Inc., doing business as Industrial Tire Solutions (ITS), saying the move strengthens its footprint in North America. Chicago-based Interfit operates in 21 countries and provides forklift tires and other equipment for businesses in the material handling, agricultural, and construction sectors.
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
Freight Waves
JULY 2, 2025
German parcel and logistics giant DHL has revamped its Americas region leadership team overseeing the Global Forwarding, Supply Chain and eCommerce divisions. On Wednesday, DHL Global Forwarding notified customers that Michael Young will assume the role of CEO for the United States, effective Aug. 1. He will replace Robert Reiter, who is preparing to leave the company to move abroad and explore other professional opportunities.
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Freight Waves
JULY 2, 2025
Several times a year, a wave of patrol cars, DOT inspectors, and enforcement units roll out across North America with a shared mission to save lives by improving driving behavior. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week kicks off July 13–19, 2025. While it might feel like just another inspection blitz, it carries long-term consequences for carriers and drivers alike, especially for those already walking a fine line with their CSA scores or struggling with FMCSA
DC Velocity
JULY 2, 2025
Preliminary net orders for Class 8 trucks/tractors in North America for June totaled just 8,900 units, the lowest for a June month since 2009, according to transportation market analyst firm FTR. Although June typically experiences a modest month-over-month increase, ongoing tariff volatility coupled with economic and freight market uncertainty led many fleets to scale back their orders, FTR said.
Freight Waves
JULY 2, 2025
Time is your most valuable resource when you’re running a small fleet. You’re chasing rate cons, handling maintenance issues, answering driver calls at all hours, and still expected to grow the business. It never stops. But here’s the truth—most of the stress isn’t coming from the hard stuff. It’s coming from the repetitive stuff. The daily tasks that could’ve been handled by a system but are still sitting on your plate.
Talking Logistics
JULY 2, 2025
We’ve crossed the midway point of 2025. If you had to pick a song as the soundtrack for the first half of this year, which of the following would you pick: If you have another song suggestion, please post it in the comments. Maybe it’s cheating, but my soundtrack is a melody of all those. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.
Freight Waves
JULY 2, 2025
Border agents in the U.S. and Canada seized cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana worth more than $31.6 million over the past several weeks from commercial shipments at ports of entry in Texas and Michigan; along with Point Edward, Ontario, and Montreal, Quebec. Supply chain risk management firm Overhaul also recently helped authorities recover stolen cargo from trains in three separate cases in California and Illinois.
Turvo
JULY 2, 2025
How Modern Freight Fraud Works Today’s fraudsters scrape MC numbers, spoof email domains, and hack registration databases to hijack loads before they leave the dock. Highway’s Q1 2025 Fraud Index recorded more than 400,000 sophisticated attempts; everything from impersonation phone calls to unauthorized portal log-ins, blocked at the broker level. Organized rings exploit soft spots like siloed visibility, lax carrier onboarding, and shared passwords.
Freight Waves
JULY 2, 2025
WASHINGTON — The first meeting of a new federal advisory board created to overhaul the nation’s freight and passenger transportation infrastructure has been set for July 16 at the White House. The meeting is scheduled to 2:00 p.m. EDT and the public will be able to attend virtually, according to an agenda published this week. Members of the 10-member board have yet to be announced.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2025
Supply chain professionals must consider the customer experience, not just cost reduction and operational efficiency, says Mike Dominy, vice president of supply chain research at Gartner.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Freight Waves
JULY 2, 2025
In a rapidly evolving logistics landscape, embracing cutting-edge technology is no longer optional—it’s essential. FreightWaves is excited to announce its upcoming Supply Chain AI Symposium , set to take place at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, on July 30, 2025. This landmark event promises to be a confluence of industry leaders, innovators, and AI enthusiasts who are spearheading transformations within the freight industry.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2025
A port operating at 90% of capacity generates a lot of inefficiencies, with increased dwell times that can quickly create delays further down the supply chain.
Freight Waves
JULY 2, 2025
SkyWater Technology has successfully completed the acquisition of Infineon Technologies’ former semiconductor fabrication plant in Austin, Texas for $93 million, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to boost its manufacturing capabilities. Closing this deal positions SkyWater to expand its production capacity to meet the increasing demand for domestically produced semiconductors in the United States, which has become a critical area of focus for the U.S. government’s efforts
Overdrive Online
JULY 2, 2025
Following up on a 2023 proposal to add appeals processes for third-stage DataQs reviews, FMCSA responded to comments received by pivoting to a different approach, state-level changes to the DataQs requirements for MCSAP Grant funding.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Freight Waves
JULY 2, 2025
On episode 857 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a big draw down in driver wages and earnings. ATRI calls it, “The highest costs ever recorded by ATRI for non-fuel operating costs.” Is it going to be a summer of struggle for truckers and fleets? Shell’s Supertruck 3.0 is off to the races. Shell’s Scott Burian tells us all about the truck and its role on the race circuit pulling the Pennzoil Tech Inspection Trailer for the rest of the 2025 season.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2025
How can supply chain leaders supercharge forecasting with the help of AI? Vinayak Ramesh, chief customer officer with Ikigai Labs, describes the current state of the technology.
Ship Monk
JULY 2, 2025
The new playbook is about optionality. 3PLs that can deliver that kind of agility are helping brands win. The post How Tariff Volatility is Reshaping the Role of 3PLs appeared first on ShipMonk | Fulfillment Center | Order Fulfillment Services.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 2, 2025
THG Fulfil, fulfilment and courier management solution, has announced a partnership with intelligent robotics provider, Libiao. The collaboration will see the installation of 430 state-of-the-art T-sorting robots into THG Fulfil’s automated Manchester warehouse facility, a move projected to increase operational capacity by approximately 75%. The T-sorting robots are set to be operational in September 2025, providing THG Fulfil with the capacity to output c1 million units per day – a move that wi
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2025
Kairos Fellowship says that Google’s aggressive investment in Generative AI and its infrastructure has led to a massive increase in the company’s Scope 2 emissions.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 2, 2025
Delivering results is the reason why logistics and shipping support teams are adopting agentic AI, writes Sebastian Glock, Director of Product Marketing & Technology Evangelist at Cognigy. Billions of letters, parcels, and shipments are delivered each year. They cross international borders and state lines, spanning languages, cultures, and time zones.
Commercial Carrier Journal
JULY 2, 2025
While lower fuel prices provided some relief in 2024, the trucking industry grappled with record-high costs for truck payments, driver benefits, and more.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2025
While modest, the year-on-year increase may signal a turning point for the electric vehicle pioneer in China, where it’s navigating a relentless price war.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Freight Waves
JULY 2, 2025
If you’ve ever wondered how a company with trucks falling apart and drivers dodging scales can stay in business—don’t blame the carrier. Blame the system that let them in and never bothered to check if they belonged. The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is supposed to be the gatekeeper of safety in our industry. Their job is to make sure only qualified drivers and carriers are on the road.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2025
The analysis is among the first to measure the direct costs created by the import taxes on employers with $10 million to $1 billion in annual revenue.
Freight Waves
JULY 2, 2025
As the July 9 deadline for the end of the China-U.S. tariff pause speeds closer, the outlook for the trans-Pacific ocean trade is less than clear. Although tariffs and other details are not known, President Donald Trump said that the U.S. has signed an agreement with China that will see a resumption of the latter’s trade in rare earth minerals in exchange for the U.S. ending some countermeasures.
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