Feds charge semi-truck business owner in $105M investment fraud schemeKristopher Lunsford faces federal charges over a trucking investment operation prosecutors claim used newer investor funds to pay earlier participants.FreightWaves9d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyinvestment fraud charges
Airline trio takes final step towards launch of joint cargo businessQatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and the cargo division of Malaysia Airlines have nearly finished integrating their operations and systems for their upcoming joint cargo business.FreightWaves12d agoWhole story →Justice
45 Mexican truck drivers accuse US recruiter, carriers of forced-labor schemeA federal lawsuit alleges Mexican truck drivers were recruited to haul U.S. freight with promises of lawful work authorization before becoming trapped by fees, document retention and immigration-related threats.FreightWaves12d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomymexican truck drivers lawsuit
Federal indictments target nearly $600K in interstate cargo theft tied to MemphisThree men face federal charges in two investigations involving commercial freight and four CSX rail shipments. Authorities say the cases unfolded across multiple states during 2024.FreightWaves13d agoWhole story →BuildJusticecargo theft indictments
Truck inspection leads ICE to driver wanted on federal fraud chargesA commercial vehicle inspection in Pennsylvania resulted in the arrest of a truck driver who authorities said had an outstanding warrant for wire fraud and conspiracy.FreightWaves20d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeice arrest of truck driver
ICE targets truck drivers at travel stops and inspection checkpointsICE arrested three men in separate cases as federal agencies outlined weigh-station enforcement and investigated suspected CDL-school fraud.FreightWaves20d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationice enforcement surge
California, FMCSA argue non-domiciled CDL halt in courtCalifornia and FMCSA faced off in federal court Friday over non-domiciled CDLs.FreightWaves25d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticecdl court case
Trump escalates Canada trade war with import bans, federal contract restrictionsAs the U.S.-Canada trade fight expands from tariffs into import bans, trucking and logistics providers could face more uncertainty.FreightWaves27d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyus canada trade dispute
New Senate bill targets ‘chameleon carriers’ that reopen to escape penalties and enforcementSenators Todd Young and Andy Kim introduced legislation targeting operators that return under new names, ownership structures, or USDOT numbers.FreightWaves2mo agoWhole story →JusticeTodd YoungAndy Kimchameleon carrier legislation
