James Miller

NOAA Proposes Dynamic, Technology-Driven Whale Protections for East Coast Vessels

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is formally evaluating a shift from the 2008 seasonal 10-knot speed restriction for vessels 65 feet and longer to a dynamic, technology-triggered system that would slow or reroute ships only when real-time whale detections occur along the U.S.

John Smith to Deliver Opening Keynote at ACT Expo 2026; Fleet Electrification and Data on the Agenda

ACT Expo 2026 will bring nearly 400 executives, fleet operators and technology leaders together May 4–7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with the opening keynote scheduled for Monday, May 4 at 2:10 p.m., a session that directly targets capacity management and LTL network strategy.

Record U.S.–Mexico commerce of $872.83B in 2025 shifts freight dynamics through Port Laredo

Two-way trade between the United States and Mexico reached $872.83 billion in 2025, concentrating freight volumes and truck flows along the southern border and reinforcing Port Laredo, Texas, as the primary inland gateway for cross-border commerce.

How lithium iron phosphate APUs let drivers complete 10-hour rests quietly while improving fuel efficiency

A lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery pack, charged by a truck’s alternator, can provide enough electricity to run HVAC and cabin systems for a full 10-hour Hours-of-Service rest period, eliminating the need to idle the main engine and reducing diesel burn that typically ranges from 0.8 to 1.2 gallons per hour.

Torc Robotics expands Freightliner Cascadia autonomous testing into Michigan’s snow and ice

Torc Robotics has begun public-road testing of Freightliner Cascadia-based autonomous chassis around Ann Arbor, intentionally exposing its vehicles to snow, ice and rain to validate year-round freight operations and accelerate the path to commercialization slated for 2027.

Supreme Court Considers Whether Brokers Are Covered by the F4A Safety Exception in Montgomery v. Caribe

Oral argument focus: the phrase “with respect to motor vehicles” at center stage At 10:19 a.m. the oral argument focused squarely on whether the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act’s safety exception—specifically the phrase “with respect to motor vehicles”—reaches freight brokers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) who hire carriers, a legal hinge that could reshape state tort exposure for companies like C.H. Robinson in Montgomery v. Caribe. Timeline of key moments from the Supreme Court session 10:19–10:55 a.m. — Opening arguments and core statutory question Counsel for the Montgomery side argued that negligent hiring and supervision claims are squarely with respect

DHL Express and Teamsters face a March 31 deadline as strike authorization looms

The national master agreement covering thousands of DHL Express drivers and warehouse workers across 26 local unions in 16 states is set to expire on March 31, 2026, and union members have authorized leadership by a 96% margin to call a strike if no acceptable offer is presented by that deadline.

Old Dominion Freight Line posts smaller revenue and volume declines in February

Old Dominion Freight Line reported a 3.3% year‑over‑year decline in revenue per day for February, an improvement from January’s 6.8% drop, while tonnage fell 6.8% y/y as daily shipments declined about 7% and weight per shipment edged up 0.2%.

Broker records, fraud and enforcement: why transparency rules alone won’t stop double-brokering

The FMCSA’s National Consumer Complaint Database shows more than 80,000 fraud complaints, yet proposed changes to 49 CFR 371.3 keep circling the notion of broker “transparency” instead of prioritizing enforcement.

FMCSA tightens ELD registry, dozens of devices removed—what carriers must do

Since January 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed 27 electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its list of registered products, revoking nine devices on Feb.

Cart.com receives $180M investment to accelerate logistics automation and fulfillment expansion

Cart.com closed a USD 180 million equity investment led by Springcoast Partners, earmarked to accelerate development of its commerce operating system, expand a nationwide fulfillment footprint, and deploy automation and AI to reduce shipping times and fulfillment costs.

Target increases next‑day delivery footprint, reaching 60% of U.S. population and reshaping local fulfillment

Target is rolling out next‑day delivery to 20 more metropolitan areas, lifting the service to more than 50 cities and covering roughly 60% of the U.S.