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Freight Morning! 👋 We’re starting the day with exciting takeaways from Day 1 of the Broker Carrier Summit, where discussions set the stage for tackling some of the most pressing issues in freight. Key conversations focused on combating rising freight fraud and cargo theft, as well as practical strategies for
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Freight Morning! 👋 Executives from Walmart, Target, and Home Depot recently met with President Trump to discuss tariffs, calling the conversation “constructive.” As retailers work through pre-tariff inventories, many are now viewing tariffs as an added “holiday tax,” especially with products on shelves for the upcoming back-to-school, Halloween, and Q4 holidays.
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Happy Freight Friday! 👋 The U.S.-China trade war is poised to significantly disrupt retail and trucking. Expect a slowdown in trucking activity by mid-May as dwindling imports from China lead to warehouse labor reductions. More details are coming. 👇 💬 More in Freight: ⚫️ Nuvocargo Acquires Merge Transportation ⚫️ Los Angeles Police Recover
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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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Another longtime name in refrigerated trucking is preparing to exit the road. Davis Express LLC, a Florida-based carrier founded in 1974, announced it will be closing its doors after 44 years in business.
Freight Morning! 👋 Executives from Walmart, Target, and Home Depot recently met with President Trump to discuss tariffs, calling the conversation “constructive.” As retailers work through pre-tariff inventories, many are now viewing tariffs as an added “holiday tax,” especially with products on shelves for the upcoming back-to-school, Halloween, and Q4 holidays.
Happy Freight Friday! 👋 The U.S.-China trade war is poised to significantly disrupt retail and trucking. Expect a slowdown in trucking activity by mid-May as dwindling imports from China lead to warehouse labor reductions. More details are coming. 👇 💬 More in Freight: ⚫️ Nuvocargo Acquires Merge Transportation ⚫️ Los Angeles Police Recover
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
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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Kodiak Robotics has reached an agreement with Ares Acquisition Corp. II (AACT) to go public, valuing the company at $2.5 billion.
This week, we spotlight ERL Intermodal Corporation, a trusted provider of intermodal drayage services headquartered in Utica, NY.
FitzMark announced the acquisition of refrigerated brokerage High Point Logistics (HPL) and less-than-truckload broker Pentonix Freight on Monday.
A New Jersey woman has confessed to stealing approximately $4 million from her employer, West End Express, a trucking company, to fund her gambling addiction.
The Trump administration plans to withdraw from a trade agreement that allows Mexican tomatoes to enter the U.S. duty-free, imposing a 20.91% tariff starting July 14.
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
The NFL has partnered with a local trucking company to transport gear for the upcoming NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The 2025 rankings for North America's largest logistics companies, including freight brokerages, 3PLs, and other logistics service providers, have seen a dynamic shift.
At the 2025 TIA Capital Ideas Conference, industry leaders gathered to discuss some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing freight and logistics.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has invalidated thousands of medical examiner certificates issued by two Houston-area doctors, potentially jeopardizing the livelihoods of over 15,000 commercial drivers.
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
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