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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Freight Monday! 👋 The 2025 Transport Topics Top 100 Logistics Companies list reveals shifts in the industry, with companies leveraging acquisitions and diversifying services to stay competitive. Also, after attending the 2025 TIA Capital Ideas Conference, we’re diving into the latest trends and the buzz around freight fraud, AI, and
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Freight Morning! 👋 We’re starting the day with some intriguing developments at Nikola. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February, the company is looking to sell its business by mid-April. Amid this transition, founder Trevor Milton, recently pardoned after a securities fraud conviction, has shown interest in purchasing
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Freight Monday! 👋 We’re starting the week with a developing story involving stolen cargo worth over $5 million. Peel Regional Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an ongoing investigation into freight theft by the transportation company All Days Trucking. More details ahead 👇 💬 More in Freight: ⚫️ Pink Cheetah Express
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Freight Day! 👋 We’re starting the day with a surge in freight activity sparked by recent tariff announcements. The new tariffs have caused panic in the U.S. manufacturing and logistics sectors, prompting shippers to rush shipments ahead of expected cost hikes and delays. More ahead 👇 💬 More in Freight: ⚫️ Fraud
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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
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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
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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.
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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