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Tracking Freight Spend Across the US
The latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index indicates that truck freight shipments and spending continued to contract in the third quarter of 2024, albeit at a slower pace than earlier in the year.
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Man Charged with Fraudulent COVID Trucking Loan
A Florida man has been indicted on multiple charges for allegedly stealing the identification information of his deceased business partner to secure COVID-19 business loans from the government.
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Transportation Prices On The Rise In October
After months of uncertainty, transportation pricing is showing signs of recovery, indicating a potential shift towards a more optimistic freight market.
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Chinese Logistics Giants Expand to U.S.
Logistics operators with ties to China are expanding their warehouse space across the U.S. in response to significant shifts in sourcing, manufacturing, and global trade dynamics.
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Manufacturing Production Down Ahead of Election: PMI
October's PMI is the lowest recorded in the past 12 months and is 1.4% below the 12-month average of 47.9, with March recording the highest level at 50.3.
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Landstar Dealing With Owner-Operator Issues
A decline in capacity is typical during low-rate environments, and Landstar has seen a continuous decrease in owner-operator counts for the past 10 quarters.
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Spooky Season: Halloween Freight, Trends, and More
As Halloween approaches, shoppers can expect to see an increase in candy prices, particularly for popular brands like Hershey and Mars. According to recent data, cocoa prices have doubled since the beginning of 2024 and are projected to remain high through at least September 2025.
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Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Ponzi Scheme Exposed
The owner of a small trucking company has been charged in connection with a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud investors over several years.
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Intermodal Sees Strong Q3 Gains
Total intermodal volume in the third quarter saw a significant increase of 9.8% year-over-year, with international containers rising by 15.4% and domestic containers improving by 6%.
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T Logistics 4B LLC: Freight Brokerage Review
This week, we spotlight T Logistics 4B LLC, a versatile freight brokerage headquartered in El Paso, TX.
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U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Trucking Reaches New High
Cross-border truck transits between Mexico and the United States have reached historic highs, coinciding with heightened attention on tariffs and trade policy amid the U.S. election.
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ILA, USMX To Re-Engage In Contract Negotiations
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and employers represented by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced on Friday that they will resume negotiations for a new master contract in November.