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U.S-Mexico Trade Tops $200B In Q1

May 08, 2024
Mexico's position as a trade powerhouse is solidifying. For the 13th time in the past 14 months, it remained the top trading partner of the United States, with a bilateral trade volume exceeding $68.5 billion in March 2024.
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Logistics Managers Index Tumbles In April, After Consecutive Months Of Growth

May 08, 2024
The Logistics Manager's Index (LMI) cooled down a bit in April, registering at 52.9. This is a 5.4 point drop from March's reading, which was the peak growth rate in a year and a half.
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Carrier Review: 9Line Logistics LLC 🏆

May 08, 2024
Carrier Review of the week, presented by CarrierSource. 9Line Logistics LLC 🏆 for May 8, 2024!
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Bill requires USPS to track injury crashes involving trucking contractors

May 08, 2024
Legislators propelled forward a measure demanding the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to monitor severe accidents involving trucking contractors transporting mail. On Monday the House passed, by voice vote, the Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2024.
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Tornado Destroys FedEx Facility In Michigan

May 08, 2024
Tornadoes tore through southern Michigan on Tuesday, wreaking havoc in Portage. At a FedEx facility, employees found themselves temporarily trapped.
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Tesla Semi Is Getting Into The Hands Of More Customers

May 08, 2024
A Costco trailer spotted with a Tesla Semi hints at potential unannounced orders.
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C.H. Robinson Automates Email Responses With AI

May 08, 2024
Logistics giant C.H. Robinson is taking a major step towards email automation with the launch of a new artificial intelligence platform. This innovative system tackles the challenge of responding to shippers' frequent email inquiries.
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Top 10 April Produce Volumes 📊

May 06, 2024
Taking a fresh look at USDA data, we're identifying the top 10 commodities in April traveling by reefers across the US. We'll be crunching the numbers (volume in millions of pounds) and revealing where these in-demand produce items originate.
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92-Year Old Trucking Company Shutters, Along With Others

May 06, 2024
Last week, multiple trucking companies closed their doors, including 92-year old trucking company Arnold Transport.
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12 LA Warehouses Raided, Cargo Theft Suspects Arrested

May 06, 2024
In a pre-dawn raid, a coordinated effort by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) targeted multiple locations near downtown LA, taking down multiple cargo theft suspects.
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U.S Ports Get Electrified With $46 Million In Grants

May 06, 2024
The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is awarding multi-million dollar grants totaling over $46 million to accelerate electrification efforts at American ports.
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Trucking Jobs Being To Even Out In Q2

May 06, 2024
Trucking industry job growth appears to be evening out, despite a positive start to the year. This trend coincides with reports of continued freight recession from major trucking companies in their Q1 earnings.
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Air Horse One: Racehorse Logistics

May 03, 2024
The Kentucky Derby isn't just a race for the horses; it's a logistical marvel. Getting these equine athletes to Churchill Downs in peak condition is an operation worthy of its own winner's circle. Enter Air Horse One, a Boeing 727 transformed into a luxurious transport specifically designed for racehorse travel.
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U.S Carriers Illegally Hiring Mexican Truck Drivers

May 03, 2024
Gerry Reed, the owner of a small South Texas trucking company, said he’s fighting to survive against other carriers who continue to misuse Mexico-based B-1 visa drivers to deliver loads point to point within the U.S.
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U.S Bank Freight Payment Index Shows Continued Trucking Contraction

May 03, 2024
The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index shows that truck freight lagged behind the overall economy in the first three months of 2024. This index, which mainly tracks contract rates, dropped significantly compared to both the previous quarter and the same period last year.
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Border Wait Times In Texas Increase Due To State-Led Inspections

May 03, 2024
Truck drivers transporting goods from Mexico into Texas can anticipate extended wait times at border crossings for the foreseeable future.
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Generative AI Self-Driving Truck Company Opens Terminal

May 01, 2024
A self-driving truck technology company has established a new trucking terminal in a Dallas suburb in Texas to bolster its commercial expansion efforts in the United States.
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Former Trucker Faces Life In Prison For Role In Drug Trafficking

May 01, 2024
Texas truck driver Javier Robledo Perez, 39, pleaded guilty on April 26 in federal court in Worcester, Massachusetts, to his role in a large-scale cocaine trafficking ring.
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Carrier Review: Stratagem Logistics 🏆

May 01, 2024
Carrier Review of the week, presented by CarrierSource. Stratagem Logistics 🏆 for May 1, 2024!
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Tesla Semi Spotted Being Used By Another Customer

May 01, 2024
The Tesla Semi program is quietly growing, with a new customer joining the ranks besides PepsiCo. While production started over a year ago, Tesla Semis have primarily been used internally and for a pilot program with Martin Brower (MB), but a Tesla Semi was spotted in the wild being used by a NEW customer.
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Active Freight Brokerages Continue To Decline In May 📉

May 01, 2024
Freight brokerage closures continued to pick up pace in April, with a year-over-year decline of 10.8%, slightly steeper than the 10.6% drop in March.
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Supreme Court To Hear Case Involving Fired Trucker

May 01, 2024
Truck driver Douglas J. Horn is challenging his termination all the way to the Supreme Court. The high court agreed on April 29th to hear his case against Medical Marijuana, Inc.
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FTC Bans Noncompetes; Freight Community Responds

April 24, 2024
In a landmark decision, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to restrict noncompete agreements. These agreements previously prevented millions of American workers from pursuing opportunities with competing businesses or starting their own ventures after leaving a job.
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Companies Left Waiting On Tesla Semis, Some Paid In 2017

April 24, 2024
Tesla's highly anticipated electric semi truck has been stuck in neutral. Unveiled in 2017 with a 2019 production target, the project has seen continuous delays.
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The Great Freight Recession: Is The Market Improving?

April 19, 2024
The trucking industry shows signs of improvement as the rate of contraction slows and demand remains strong. It's crucial to note that this doesn't imply a thriving market but rather signifies progress in rebounding from the industry's prolonged downturn.
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Fake Invoices: Dispatcher Accused of Embezzling Over $100K

April 19, 2024
A Miami-Dade truck dispatcher is accused of embezzling over $100,000 from his employer, Trans Maco Transport.
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Tesla Still Planning To Build 1,800-Mile Charging Corridor

April 19, 2024
Tesla is determined to build a charging network for electric semis along a major route between Texas and California. This "first-of-its-kind" project would be a major step towards cleaner long-distance trucking, but faces challenges after missing out on a key federal grant.
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J.B Hunt Posts Massive Q1 Earnings Miss

April 17, 2024
J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported lower-than-anticipated profits for the first quarter, missing analysts' estimates. This decline stemmed primarily from a 9% drop in revenue per load across both their key Intermodal (JBI) and Truckload (JBT) segments.
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Container Import Volume Trajectory Is Strong

April 17, 2024
The U.S. container import market remained robust in March, fueled by a unique factor: the timing of the Lunar New Year. This key holiday fell nearly three weeks later in 2024 compared to 2023, impacting import patterns.
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Carrier Review of the Week: Dade County Logistics 🏆

April 17, 2024
Carrier Review Of the Week, presented by CarrierSource. CarrierSource helps you find the best carriers to move your freight. Bringing trust to the logistics industry with authentic reviews alongside FMCSA safety, compliance, and insurance information.
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FBI Opens Criminal Probe Into Baltimore Bridge Collapse

April 17, 2024
New details emerged on April 15th regarding the cargo ship involved in the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse. Just hours after the FBI announced a criminal investigation, an anonymous source revealed potential pre-existing problems with the vessel.
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The Masters & Freight Representation

April 15, 2024
While Scottie Scheffler (and the rest of the field) battled it out at The Masters this weekend, the world of freight was also showing off some impressive sponsorship moves. We're looking at a few that caught our attention.
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Top 15 Largest Logistics Companies In 2024

April 15, 2024
The landscape of North America's largest third-party logistics providers has undergone significant shifts in the past year due to a freight market downturn, reduced broker margins, and a wave of high-profile acquisitions.
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Over 1,300 Layoffs Hit Logistics Companies

April 15, 2024
Layoffs continue across the freight and logistics industry, with companies in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan and Texas announcing job reductions and facility closures over the past two weeks.
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FMCSA Forces Transparency From Uber Freight

April 12, 2024
This story details how owner-operator Richard Blaga, working with his small fleet, fell victim to a double brokering scam on Uber Freight's network in late 2023. Blaga booked a load of wine for $8,850 but ended up unpaid after the load was double brokered.
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Partnership For In-Road, In-Motion Charging For Electric Semi Trucks

April 12, 2024
Indiana is taking a big leap towards the future of electric vehicles with a groundbreaking collaboration between the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Purdue University, and Cummins.
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CBP Officers Seize $888K In Cocaine From Semi At Rio Grande

April 12, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) foiled a drug smuggling attempt at the Rio Grande City Port of Entry in Texas.
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Trucking Stakeholders Feud Over CDL Test Flexibility

April 12, 2024
A plan by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to ease CDL testing rules faces resistance from truck owner-operators and safety groups.
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Norfolk Southern To Pay $600M In Settlement Over Derailment

April 10, 2024
A $600 million settlement has been reached between Norfolk Southern and residents affected by the February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment caused a fire and spilled hazardous chemicals, leading to evacuations and concerns about long-term health.
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Baltimore Port Channel Set To Fully Reopen In May

April 10, 2024
The Port of Baltimore is set for a phased reopening following the bridge collapse incident. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is aiming to open a temporary limited access channel.
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Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $1.3M From Dealership

April 10, 2024
In federal court, a man from Minnesota has admitted to embezzling over $1.3 million from his employer, I-State Truck Centers, over several years.
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Carrier Capacity Rebalances Further In Q1

April 10, 2024
The trucking market might be starting to rebalance after a period of rapid growth. Data from the Federal Motor Safety Carrier Administration shows a recent decline in trucking companies shutting down, suggesting a potential market correction. However, this doesn't necessarily mean smooth sailing ahead.
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March Produce Reefer Volumes 🚀

March 29, 2024
As we wrap up Q1 and gear up for Q2, it's the perfect time to dive into the world of fresh produce! March marked the unofficial start of the season, and with it comes a shift in what's available and where it comes from.
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Most Dangerous States For Truck Drivers

March 20, 2024
A Georgia law firm specializing in auto accidents, Baderscott.com, has released a study on the riskiest and safest states for drivers in the U.S., based on data from 2022 and 2023.
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Fraud On The Rise: Truckstop Phishing Scheme

March 20, 2024
Phishing scams are on the rise again, this time targeting Truckstop users. While we've discussed these schemes in past newsletters, it's important to stay vigilant.
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Self-Driving Trucks To Haul Freight Between Indiana and Ohio

March 20, 2024
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a San Diego-based defense and security technology company, is making waves in the trucking industry. They've announced plans to deploy self-driving truck platoons on a major freight corridor between Ohio and Indiana later this year.
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