Freight Day! 👋 We’re starting the week with a fresh look at the 2025 Top 100 3PLs list from Inbound Logistics. While the list is alphabetical, not ranked, it still provides a valuable snapshot of the companies leading the way (and adapting) in the dynamic third-party logistics space.

💬 More In Freight:

⚫️ Meth Found in Produce Truck at Georgia Warehouse

⚫️ License Fraud Scheme

⚫️ Truck Transportation Jobs Numbers

Texas Flooding 🌊

A catastrophic flash flood tore through Kerr County, Texas, killing at least 43 people, including 15 children, and leaving 27 campers from Camp Mystic unaccounted for.

Floodwaters from the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes, sweeping away homes, vehicles, and entire campgrounds in the early hours of Friday.

Search crews using helicopters, boats, and drones have rescued over 850 people as recovery efforts continue. Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, was completely destroyed, and authorities say the true number of missing remains unclear due to July 4 travel.

While AccuWeather and the National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings hours ahead, many residents and camps were caught off guard. Officials have faced growing scrutiny over preparedness.

Gov. Greg Abbott declared Sunday a day of prayer, and federal agencies have pledged support. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly called it “a once-in-a-century flood” and warned the recovery will be long and difficult.

Meth Found in Produce Truck at Georgia Warehouse 🚨

Federal agents seized over 700 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in boxes of cucumbers inside a semi-truck at a Gainesville, Georgia warehouse on June 30.

DEA agents arrested Andres Jasso, Jr. and Rufino Pineda-Perez, who were allegedly there to unload the shipment and separate the drugs from the produce. Both men were charged with possession with intent to distribute; Pineda-Perez, a twice-deported Mexican national with a felony record, was also charged with illegal reentry.

Authorities praised the multi-agency effort, saying the seizure prevented a major shipment of drugs from hitting U.S. streets.

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Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PLs: 🏆

Inbound Logistics just dropped its annual Top 100 3PLs list for 2025, and while the list is alphabetical, not ranked, it’s still a snapshot of who’s leading (and surviving) in the ever-shifting third-party logistics space.

The usual heavyweights made the cut—C.H. Robinson, DHL, Ryder, J.B. Hunt, Penske, XPO (sorry, GXO)—but there’s plenty of room for the fast risers and niche players making big noise in tight corners of the market.

Names like EASE Logistics, Syfan Logistics, Sunset Transportation, and Logistics Plus continue to punch above their weight, carving out space through specialization, tech adoption, and good old-fashioned hustle.

Meanwhile, the digital freight arms of legacy giants like Amazon Freight and UPS Supply Chain Solutions are holding their ground—even as midsize 3PLs reinvent their playbooks to stay nimble.

A Few Observations:

• Tech-Forward 3PLs: More and more names on the list are leaning into real-time visibility, AI-powered routing, and automation across the board. Players like Echo, Redwood, and eShipping are blurring the lines between tech vendor and freight provider.
• Cold Chain Matters: With increased focus on food, pharma, and e-commerce fulfillment, companies like Atlanta Bonded Warehouse and MD Logistics are proving that specialized infrastructure still pays off.
• Boutique is Big: Regional players like Tucker Company Worldwide, RSI Logistics, and Regal Logistics show there's still demand for niche knowledge and hyper-focused service.
• Global Reach, Local Edge: International logistics players like Yusen, Dimerco, and Scan Global Logistics are maintaining relevance by combining overseas scale with domestic flexibility.

And yes, AI, nearshoring, and compliance chaos (hello, EPA 2027 and tariff swings) are shaping the strategies behind the scenes.

📦 Full list: Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PLs – 2025

FREIGHT SNIPPETS ✂️

🚨 Operation Safe Driver Week | CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week is back next week, with speeding as the top focus. Inspectors across North America will be targeting unsafe behaviors—speeding, distracted driving, tailgating, seat belt violations, and more. Read more.

👟 Nike Hiking Prices | Nike is likely to raise prices more than planned following the new U.S.–Vietnam trade deal that doubles tariffs to 20%, according to a July 2 note from Raymond James analyst Rick Patel. “Nike already planned surgical price increases, and we expect even steeper hikes now,” Patel wrote. Before Trump’s second term, tariffs on most Vietnamese goods were around 8%, rising to 10% in April and now 20% under the new agreement. Read more.

🏦 June Class 8 Truck Sales | Preliminary net orders for North American Class 8 trucks fell to 8,900 units in June, down 25% month-over-month and 36% year-over-year, according to FTR. The total marks the lowest June order volume since 2009, well below the 10-year average of over 19,000. Fleets are holding back due to tariff volatility, economic uncertainty, and anticipated EPA 2027 emissions changes. Read more.

🚨 Tanker Smuggling | Richard Rindeikis, a 44-year-old truck driver from San Antonio, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on July 1 for conspiring to transport migrants inside a tanker trailer. Rindeikis pleaded guilty earlier this year after authorities discovered he was smuggling more than two dozen people. The case was handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas. Read more.

⛽️ Oil Production Increase | OPEC+ is considering a 411,000 barrel-per-day production increase for August, ahead of its July 6 video conference, according to anonymous delegates. Saudi Arabia and its allies have already approved similar hikes for May, June, and July to restore output and regain market share. But the added supply is contributing to a global oil surplus, putting downward pressure on prices. Read more.

🪪 License Fraud Scheme | New York officials have charged six people, including three DMV employees, in a wide-ranging fraud investigation dubbed “Operation Road Test.” The group is accused of issuing driver’s licenses and permits without required exams, primarily targeting Chinese immigrants in a scheme run through T&E Driving School in Queens. DMV staff and school employees allegedly took payments of up to $2,000 to either take tests for applicants or skip them altogether. One undercover NYPD officer received a valid license without ever taking a road test. Read more.

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Truck Transportation Jobs Numbers 📊

Truck transportation jobs fell by 2,700 in June, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Despite monthly ups and downs over the past year, total industry employment is nearly unchanged—up just 0.17% year-over-year, or 2,700 jobs.

Recent revisions also adjusted May’s numbers down by 1,800 and April’s by 1,000. The current totals show 1,520,900 trucking jobs in June, down from 1,523,600 in May and 1,525,300 in April.

The past 12 months have been marked by modest swings, but overall, trucking employment has held steady.

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