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Sun Country retires jet, delays 737-900 service

This article first appeared in AirlineGeeks.

Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) plans to retire one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft in an effort to save money on parts amid an industrywide supply chain crisis.

During a Q1 2025 earnings call on Friday, CEO Jude Bricker said the decision to retire one of its 737-800s is in response to “tightness” the carrier was experiencing in the components market.

Additionally, the ultra-low-cost airline has decided to delay flying its first Boeing 737-900...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/sun-country-retires-jet-delays-737-900-service

West Coast politicians, port executives protest ‘reckless’ tariffs

A coalition of West Coast politicians and ports are warning that the Trump administration’s tariffs are precipitating significant supply chain disruptions that will have far-reaching consequences for both regional and national economies.

The officials from Washington, Oregon and California in a virtual press conference Thursday said that the window to minimize economic damage is rapidly closing, with small businesses already facing dire consequences comparable to those experienced during the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/west-coast-politicians-port-executives-protest-reckless-tariffs

Freightmate AI seeks dismissal of Flexport copyright lawsuit

Freightmate AI has filed a motion to dismiss Flexport’s copyright infringement lawsuit against it.

The motion, filed on April 22, argues that Flexport’s claims for trade secret misappropriation and copyright infringement lack a sufficient legal basis.

Freightmate AI’s attorneys contend that the complaint fails to demonstrate any direct involvement of the company in the alleged misappropriation acts carried out by former Flexport employees now affiliated with Freightmate.

“Flexport never should...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightmate-ai-seeks-dismissal-of-flexport-copyright-lawsuit

Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Expands Network

Professional drivers are constantly working to maximize their time on the road. With strict limits on driving hours and increasing demands in the logistics industry, fast and reliable maintenance and repair services are vital. Southern Tire Mart at Pilot (STMP) is rising to meet this challenge by expanding its network of high-quality maintenance and tire service locations across the United States.

Pilot, the largest travel center network in North America, and Southern Tire Mart, a leader in tire...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/southern-tire-mart-at-pilot-grows-network-enhancing-service-for-professional-drivers

Transportation hiring slows to a crawl in April, warehousing sees strong growth

Will big inventories eventually create demand for downstream trucking?

Although employment in truck transportation soared in March as the industry added 7,000 jobs, hiring in transportation slowed to a crawl in April.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released jobs numbers Friday morning that highlight the uncertainty and caution that has gripped the industry: Truck transportation added just 1,400 jobs in April, seasonally adjusted, for a total of 1,524,500 jobs, representing less than a tenth of a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/transportation-hiring-slows-to-a-crawl-in-april-warehousing-sees-strong-growth

Fraud flowers in April showers

The Transportation Intermediaries Association’s (TIA) April 2025 Fraud Report, the second in its ongoing series, delivers a powerful message this week: Freight fraud is escalating in both volume and complexity, and even the most vigilant companies are struggling to keep pace.

Based on six months of the company’s Watchdog platform data and a member survey conducted in early 2025, the report paints a detailed picture. While the industry has made strides in prevention, fraudsters continue to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fraud-flowers-in-april-showers

Aurora goes driverless with partners Uber Freight, Hirschbach

A major milestone in the freight industry has arrived, as Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) has officially kicked off its commercial driverless trucking operations in Texas. The company’s autonomous freight service, operating without a human driver onboard, is now making regular deliveries between Dallas and Houston.

The deployment comes after years of development and extensive on-road testing, during which Aurora’s autonomous system, the Aurora Driver, completed more than three million miles under...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/aurora-goes-driverless-with-partners-uber-freight-hirschbach

First look: C.H. Robinson made more money on less revenue in Q1

Total first-quarter revenue for C.H. Robinson was down 8.3%, to just over $4 billion, according to an earnings report released Wednesday afternoon. But income from operations rose to $176.9 million from $137.1 million, an increase of 39.1%.

Diluted earnings per share were $1.11. Non-GAAP earnings were $1.17 per share. That is more than what SeekingAlpha said was the consensus forecast of $1.05. However, SeekingAlpha also said the consensus estimate on revenue was $4.25 billion, and C.H. Robinson

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/first-look-c-h-robinson-made-more-money-on-less-revenue-in-q1

20 company reactions — good and bad — to Trump’s tariff war

As the U.S. tariff war escalates under the Trump administration, companies across industries are scrambling to adapt, with some seeing opportunity and others bracing for impact.

From automakers pausing production to tech giants reshuffling supply chains, the ripple effects of new trade policies are reshaping business strategies, investor expectations and global relationships. 

Here’s a sector-by-sector breakdown of how major players are reacting to the mounting pressure of tariffs and retaliatory...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/20-company-reactions-good-and-bad-to-trumps-tariff-war

New decline on weak earnings delivers fresh pain to Wabash stock

Wabash has reported first-quarter earnings that missed projections for the already-battered trailer and equipment manufacturer and sent the company’s stock plunging again.

At approximately 10:30 am EDT, Wabash (NYSE: WNC) stock was at $7.39, a decline of $2.58 or 25.85% on the day. Its intraday low was $7.07. Its 52-week high was July 16, when it hit $24.03.

Among some of the key data points in the earnings report:

  • Wabash shipped 6,290 trailers in the first quarter, compared to 8,500 in the first...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-decline-on-weak-earnings-delivers-fresh-pain-to-wabash-stock

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