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Isuzu Invests $30 Million Into Gatik

Isuzu Motors is propelling the advancement of autonomous commercial trucking with an ambitious investment of $30 million in the U.S. tech firm Gatik.

Mexico's Tractor-Trailer Cargo Theft Problem

Cargo theft in Mexico continues to be a major concern for the trucking industry. According to the National Association of Vehicle Tracking and Protection Companies (ANERPV), tractor-trailer thefts are on the rise.

Three man brawl in moving box truck cab leads to crash

A wild fight behind the wheel has landed a Lake Worth, FL man in hot water. According to Connecticut State Police, the 46-year-old driver faces reckless endangerment charges after a multi-person brawl caused his box truck to careen off the highway near Greenwich on Sunday, May 12th.

Crime ring raided: 160 pallets of stolen goods, worth $1.4 million seized

Last week marked the conclusion of a thorough investigation into an organized crime ring, led by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Their efforts resulted in the recovery of 160 pallets of stolen merchandise, totaling approximately $1.4 million in value, from a warehouse.

Aurora aims to double loads per week this year

Aurora Innovation is stepping on the gas when it comes to self-driving trucks. With the ambitious goal of achieving full autonomy on the Dallas-Houston route by the end of 2024, they're rapidly scaling up operations.

Q2 2024 Transportation Outlook: Capacity Reducing

Dive into the intricate dynamics of the freight industry as it navigates through unprecedented challenges. Explore the persistent reduction in capacity amid an oversupplied market, witnessing a net decrease of 4,241 carriers in the first quarter of 2024 alone.

Cotton Candy Bust: CBP Seizes Nearly $500k In Cocaine

CBP officers at the World Trade Bridge unveil a shocking discovery during a routine inspection – 37 pounds of cocaine concealed within a seemingly innocent cargo of cotton candy.

Canoo's USPS Electric Delivery Van Hits The Streets

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is taking a step towards an electric future! Recent sightings show a customized Canoo LDV 190 van, emblazoned with USPS branding, undergoing testing.

CargoNet: 46% Spike In Cargo Theft Reports In Q1

Cargo theft is on an alarming upward trend, with recent data revealing a staggering 46% increase in incidents compared to the first quarter of 2023.

U.S. Container Imports Show Strong Growth In April

April 2024 witnessed a commendable uptick in U.S. container import volumes.

Trucking company owner indicted for tax evasion scheme

Prosecutors allege Martin orchestrated a complex scheme to hide income and assets from the IRS. This scheme allegedly involved creating a shell company, TSA Transportation, to win trucking contracts.

Amazon puts electric semi trucks into ocean freight operation

Amazon is significantly expanding its electric vehicle presence in California with the addition of 50 new Volvo VNR Class 8 electric semi trucks.

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