Freight Day! 👋 As March Madness winds down, the Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) for March delivers a surprise of its own—showing a significant 5.6-point drop, the third-largest decline in its 9-year history. This follows two months of strong growth in 2025, making it feel like the economy just
Freight Monday! 👋 We’re starting the week with a shocking theft. A fake trucking company managed to steal 80,000 pounds of beef, worth $350,000, from Southeastern Provisions in Bean Station, TN. The stolen shipment was subcontracted to a company with unverified details, and the drivers' identities were
Freight Day! 👋 We’re starting the day with an update on a significant deal involving the Panama Canal. CK Hutchison, the Hong Kong conglomerate, has delayed signing a deal to sell its two strategic ports at the Canal to a BlackRock-led group. The deal, originally set to be finalized on
Freight Day! 👋 A 48-year-old Boston man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit extortion in connection with a bribery scheme involving Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) applicants. The scheme allowed applicants to receive passing scores despite failing their tests or only completing partial CDL skills tests, in exchange for bribes.
Freight Monday! 🚚 FedEx Freight’s preparation for a 2026 spinoff faces headwinds, with a 5.3% drop in revenue driven by a decline in tonnage and lower fuel surcharge revenues. At the same time, the rise of "chameleon carriers" is raising concerns. Viral TikTok videos show drivers swapping
Freight Friday! 🚚 We’re starting the day with news of Walmart’s new third-party logistics offering, aimed at expanding its freight services. The company has rolled out a brokerage program designed to streamline shipping and delivery for Walmart Sellers, leveraging its extensive logistics infrastructure. More ahead 👇 💬 More in Freight: ⚫️ Soliciting
Freight Day! 🚚 We’re diving into the case that could impact broker liability law. RXO is involved in a legal dispute stemming from the theft of an $11.5 million shipment of cellphones brokered for PCS Wireless. The key issue at hand is whether RXO acted as a carrier or
Equity Transportation Co. Inc., based in Walker, Michigan, has shut down operations.
U.S. container imports are expected to stay high through spring but could decline year-over-year this summer, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from NRF and Hackett Associates.
Using data from the U.S. International Trade Administration, we see the combined share of imports from Canada and Mexico for each U.S. state in 2023.
Breakthrough’s State of Transportation report highlights these concerns, while also outlining trends expected to impact the freight market in 2025.
Freight Day! 🚚 Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ We’re starting the week with a deep dive into cost concerns still facing the freight industry. According to Breakthrough’s State of Transportation report, shifting economic and political dynamics continue to impact both shippers and carriers, with cost management remaining a
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Freight Day! 🚚 We’re starting the day with some news in the trucking tech space. Nirvana, an AI-driven insurance platform for truckers, has raised $80 million in Series C funding. The platform, which leverages real-time telematics and extensive truck driving data to manage insurance policies, plans to use the funds
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Freight Morning! 🚚 We’re starting the week with a viral video, originally shared on TikTok and posted on Reddit, shows a truck driver changing the name on his truck—an act linked to chameleon carriers. More ahead 👇 💬 More in Freight: ⚫️ March Freight Brokerage Trends ⚫️ Tarriffs Paused, Again ⚫️ $20 Billion U.
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Freight Morning! 🚚 We’re starting the day with a significant development in global trade dynamics. BlackRock, the U.S. asset management firm, has made headlines with its acquisition of two key Panama Canal ports, part of a broader effort to regain control over the strategic waterway. More on this story
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Freight Monday! 🚚 We’re starting the week with a look at the challenges facing U.S.-Canada-Mexico rail trade, valued at over $200 billion. With the implementation of new tariffs, the rail sector, critical for goods like automotive parts and oil, faces additional strain. In 2024, U.S. freight rail
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Freight Friday! 🚚 We’re starting the day with a look at the RXO Q1 2025 Truckload Market Forecast. The truckload market continues to show upward movement in rates, fueled by inflationary pressures and ongoing capacity constraints. This latest analysis from RXO dives into where both spot and contract rates are
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Canadian police recently arrested 41-year-old Manjinder Singh Bura of Brampton, Ontario, in connection with a large cargo and equipment theft operation.
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Pink Cheetah Express has filed a lawsuit against Total Quality Logistics (TQL) in the District of Columbia District Court, accusing the company of failing to comply with a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) order to provide shipper-broker rate transparency records.
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TFI International announced it will retain its Canadian corporate status, reversing a decision made just five days earlier to relocate to the U.S.
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Credit conditions in the trucking industry may have reached their lowest point, according to recent data from BMO, a major lender to the sector.
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Pink Cheetah Express has filed a lawsuit against Total Quality Logistics (TQL) in the District of Columbia District Court, accusing the company of failing to comply with a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) order for shipper-broker rate transparency.
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We’re starting the week with updates from both the refrigerated logistics and traffic congestion fronts. Alex Winston, founder of Reefer Van Network, discusses his shift from Expedite All to focusing exclusively on the refrigerated small truckload niche.
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Egg Hauling Semi Crashes in Oklahoma.