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Stealing $9.5 Million Worth of Freight Shipments

A Chicago man is facing multiple federal charges related to the theft of $9.5 million worth of items, including liquor and commercial-grade copper, from interstate shipments.

Who Does The ATA Really Represent?

In May, the American Trucking Associations’ board of directors unanimously voted to extend the contract of current ATA President and CEO Chris Spear through 2029. The ATA cited Spear’s effectiveness in advancing the legislative agenda of its membership as the reason behind his tenure extension.

U.S. Container Imports Continue To Gain Momentum

May 2024 saw significant growth in U.S. container imports, with a 6.2% increase from April and an 11.9% rise year-on-year, according to Descartes Systems Group’s June Global Shipping Report.

How Satisfied Are Your Shippers? 3PL Study Reveals

The latest 3PL study from NTT Data, Penn State, and Penske, titled "The Power of Partnerships: Exploring Collaboration Through Data and Innovation," dives into the role of partnerships within the shipper and 3PL industry.

GreenPower Launches Electric Reefer Box Truck

GreenPower announced the launch of their new electric refrigerated delivery truck, the EV Star REEFERX.

May Logistics Manager's Index Showing Strong Indicators

The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) read 55.6 in May 2024, up 2.7 points from April's 52.9. This marks expansion in 9 of the last 10 months, including the last six consecutively

The Truck Parking Debate: Paid vs Free

Discussions on FreightX, formerly known as Twitter, have highlighted the critical issue of truck parking, particularly the debate between paid versus free parking.

Einride Orders 150 Peterbilt Electric Semis

American truck manufacturer Peterbilt has announced its largest electric semi-truck sale to date, with Swedish transport company Einride AB ordering 150 of its 579EV BEV trucks.

Freight Brokerages Continue Negative Growth In 2024

The freight brokerage industry is experiencing a significant slowdown in 2024.

ATRI Releases New Research Priorities for 2024

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is tackling critical issues facing the trucking industry with its newly announced research priorities for 2024.

Canada Opens Trade Office In Phoenix

The Canadian government has opened a trade office in Phoenix to boost trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) between Arizona and Canada, according to a news release.

NY Trucking Group Sues To Stop Congestion Fee

The Trucking Association of New York (TANY) is taking legal action against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in an attempt to stop a new congestion fee for vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street.

Insurance Fraud Charge For Lying Where Trucks Were Garaged

A New Jersey man faces charges of insurance fraud for allegedly providing false information about the location where his trucks were stored to secure a lower premium.

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