Logistics News
Border crackdown curbs cabotage violations by foreign truckers
Border Patrol agents have blocked hundreds of drivers with cabotage violations from entering the U.S. through Mexico.
August 25, 2026Canada strikes back with retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
Trump threatened new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel, while Carney said U.S. trade demands showed Washington wanted to “destroy our major industries.”
August 25, 2026Descartes buys Tai for $100 million in third deal of 2026
Descartes Systems Group will buy Tai — an artificial intelligence-powered transportation management software provider for freight brokers — for $100 million.
August 25, 2026U.S. consumer confidence falls, with gas stuck above $4
The Conference Board said Aug. 25 that its consumer confidence index dipped to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July. That was the lowest level in seven months.
August 25, 2026Oil prices decline as U.S. raises pressure on Iran
Brent crude fell 2.8% to $87.99 per barrel. Elevated oil prices are a major driver of higher costs.
August 25, 2026Gatik AI raises $200 million in its largest funding series
For Gatik, the investment is a clear sign that the autonomous trucking industry is moving past the trial-and-error stage and into an era of highway deployment with major shippers in the U.S. and Canada.
August 25, 2026Orange EV scales up at East Coast ports
Orange EV is expanding its presence at East Coast ports through a major fleet order in New Jersey and a newly announced deployment in Philadelphia.
August 25, 2026Mexico ‘optimistic’ on U.S. trade deal after Canada talks end
Mexico's top trade negotiator will remain in Washington for several days as he seeks to lower 50% U.S. tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum, and 25% duties on automobiles.
August 24, 2026Trump vows to double Canadian auto tariffs, escalating fight
The latest tariff threat comes after negotiations between the U.S. and Canada broke down Aug. 21, which led to a 50% levy on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods to take effect.
August 24, 2026McLeod, Augment partner to integrate AI into broker workflows
The companies have introduced a software integration connecting Augment’s AI assistant, named Augie, with McLeod’s PowerBroker transportation management system to help freight brokers cover loads faster.
August 24, 2026