Truckers hit the books as the English proficiency rule kicks in, feds charge a banned Texas carrier, Tropical Storm Andrea stirs up peak season fears... and more in today's newsletter.
Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named system of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed in the central Atlantic.
New FMCSA rules on English proficiency go into effect June 25. Trucking schools and fleets are pivoting.
Plus, spot rates are up, inbound volumes at the top 10 ports have risen for seven straight months, a freight broker meme, and more.
Forward Air faces major setbacks with a 91% stock decline and debt downgrades from Moody’s and Fitch. Leadership changes and financial woes compound the turmoil.
Spot rates up 11 cents since May start, driven by temporary factors like Blitz Week and Memorial Day. Long-term sustainability uncertain.
Plus, the Port of Los Angeles posted its 11th straight month of year-over-year gains in exports, processing 770,337 total TEUs, up 12% from last year.
Plus, a tornado destroys a truck stop in Texas, Tesla challenges the trucking industry, and Craig Fuller issues a warning about the upcoming hurricane season.
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A tornado hit Valley View, TX, devastating AP Travel Stop and highlighting severe weather as a major 2024 supply chain risk.
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Forward Air's stock tumbles after the Omni merger and CFO departure. Earnings miss and legal battles further impact investor confidence.
Range Energy unveils new electric trailer system with 67% fuel efficiency gains, marking a major milestone in heavy transport electrification.
Plus, an Illinois-based trucking company files for bankruptcy, a Memorial Day cargo theft alert, and more.
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