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Freight Morning! 👋 We’re starting the day with a deep dive into granted vs. revoked freight brokerage authorities. Between January 2020 and December 2022, the FMCSA granted 25,286 new authorities, while revoking 15,419, resulting in a net gain of nearly 10,000 active brokerages. More ahead 👇 💬 More in
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Freight Day! 👋 Today we're talking about an unconventional move in logistics. Houston-based Freight Technologies (Fr8Tech) is investing millions into Trump-themed meme coins to support its vision for stronger cross-border trade. More ahead. 👇 💬 More in Freight: ⚫️ Landstar Earnings After Fraud Delay ⚫️ U.S.-China Trade War Data ⚫️ Driver Causes
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Freight Day! 👋 We’re starting the day with some rare good news on the tariff front. The U.S. and China have agreed to a 90-day pause in their escalating trade war, offering a brief sigh of relief for the freight industry. Tariffs on Chinese goods will drop from 145%
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Freight Day! 👋 We’re starting the day with strong news for U.S. container imports. In April 2025, container volumes hit 2.4 million TEUs, marking a 1.2% increase from March and a 9.1% jump year-over-year, despite new tariff pressures. The growth follows the implementation of a 145%
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Freight Day! 👋 The latest Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) shows growth continuing, but some early signs of softening are starting to emerge. While transportation capacity, utilization, and pricing all saw gains, a significant dip in utilization towards the end of the month signals potential challenges ahead. The LMI's
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Freight Friday! 👋 We’re starting the day with a mixed outlook from the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index from Q1 2025. While some regions saw improvements, the overall national picture was affected by severe winter weather, wildfires, and shifting trade dynamics. Freight volumes and spending declined compared to both
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Freight Morning! 👋 We’re starting the day with exciting takeaways from Day 1 of the Broker Carrier Summit, where discussions set the stage for tackling some of the most pressing issues in freight. Key conversations focused on combating rising freight fraud and cargo theft, as well as practical strategies for
Freight Morning! 👋 We’re starting the day with a deep dive into granted vs. revoked freight brokerage authorities. Between January 2020 and December 2022, the FMCSA granted 25,286 new authorities, while revoking 15,419, resulting in a net gain of nearly 10,000 active brokerages. More ahead 👇 💬 More in
Freight Day! 👋 Today we're talking about an unconventional move in logistics. Houston-based Freight Technologies (Fr8Tech) is investing millions into Trump-themed meme coins to support its vision for stronger cross-border trade. More ahead. 👇 💬 More in Freight: ⚫️ Landstar Earnings After Fraud Delay ⚫️ U.S.-China Trade War Data ⚫️ Driver Causes
Freight Day! 👋 We’re starting the day with some rare good news on the tariff front. The U.S. and China have agreed to a 90-day pause in their escalating trade war, offering a brief sigh of relief for the freight industry. Tariffs on Chinese goods will drop from 145%
Freight Day! 👋 We’re starting the day with strong news for U.S. container imports. In April 2025, container volumes hit 2.4 million TEUs, marking a 1.2% increase from March and a 9.1% jump year-over-year, despite new tariff pressures. The growth follows the implementation of a 145%
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Freight Morning! 👋 Executives from Walmart, Target, and Home Depot recently met with President Trump to discuss tariffs, calling the conversation “constructive.” As retailers work through pre-tariff inventories, many are now viewing tariffs as an added “holiday tax,” especially with products on shelves for the upcoming back-to-school, Halloween, and Q4 holidays.
Happy Freight Friday! 👋 The U.S.-China trade war is poised to significantly disrupt retail and trucking. Expect a slowdown in trucking activity by mid-May as dwindling imports from China lead to warehouse labor reductions. More details are coming. 👇 💬 More in Freight: ⚫️ Nuvocargo Acquires Merge Transportation ⚫️ Los Angeles Police Recover
Freight Day! 👋 We’re starting the day with continued uncertainty in the freight market. While the U.S. has paused certain tariff increases until July 9, the broader landscape remains in flux as both shippers and carriers navigate shifting demand. More ahead 👇 💬 More In Freight: ⚫️ Tesla Electric Semi Mass Production
Freight Morning! 👋 In 2024, U.S. containerized imports surged to 28.1 million TEUs, marking a 12.8% increase from 2023 and the second-highest import volume on record. However, the year also faced challenges, with supply chain disruptions and geopolitical factors shaping trade patterns. More ahead 👇 💬 More in Freight: ⚫️ Rising
Freight Morning! 👋 We’re starting the day with an interesting update about freight AI from brokerage giant C.H. Robinson. The company’s proprietary generative AI agents have now successfully handled over 3 million shipping tasks, significantly boosting efficiency. Since rolling out its first AI agent in 2023, C.H.
Another longtime name in refrigerated trucking is preparing to exit the road. Davis Express LLC, a Florida-based carrier founded in 1974, announced it will be closing its doors after 44 years in business.
Kodiak Robotics has reached an agreement with Ares Acquisition Corp. II (AACT) to go public, valuing the company at $2.5 billion.
This week, we spotlight ERL Intermodal Corporation, a trusted provider of intermodal drayage services headquartered in Utica, NY.
FitzMark announced the acquisition of refrigerated brokerage High Point Logistics (HPL) and less-than-truckload broker Pentonix Freight on Monday.
A New Jersey woman has confessed to stealing approximately $4 million from her employer, West End Express, a trucking company, to fund her gambling addiction.
The Trump administration plans to withdraw from a trade agreement that allows Mexican tomatoes to enter the U.S. duty-free, imposing a 20.91% tariff starting July 14.
Freight Day! 👋 We’re diving into the latest in freight brokerage M&A, as 2025 heats up with FitzMark acquiring refrigerated brokerage HPL and LTL broker Pentonix Freight. With nine acquisitions since 2006, FitzMark continues to expand its reach in refrigerated and LTL transportation. Additionally, the Trump administration is