There are a number of scenarios in which freight consolidation makes sense. But getting the most out of the exercise can be tricky.

A spokesperson for Hochul says that the governor and the president “had a frank, candid conversation" about New York's nascent congestion tolling program.

Also expected to throw a wrench into the works in 2025 is an anticipated shift to a more carrier-friendly freight market by the second quarter of the year.

As public safety departments continue to adapt and overcome these supply chain challenges, collaboration between manufacturers and public safety agencies will be key.

The Turkish government has been negotiating with a group controlled by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund since 2023.

Although 79% of respondents believe truck driving is a viable career choice, less than half said that they had a positive view of truck driving as a career for themselves.

The problem of securing additional warehouse space at a time of rising tariffs adds complexity to supply chains, requiring tighter coordination and potentially leading to longer lead times. 

Currently, the feature is only live for a small portion of U.S. customers in the Amazon Shopping app on iOS and Android.

The project was first proposed in 2019, but had been stuck, awaiting final authorization from the USDOT's Maritime Administration.

Agentic AI and other developments in technology could help the industry move beyond task-specific automation, opening up a wealth of new possibilities.