Tariff Turbulence and a Rail Megamerger: What Brokers Need to Know Heading Into Q4
Freight brokers face Q4 turbulence with tariffs, the end of de minimis, an 80% USPS traffic collapse, and a proposed $85B rail merger.
Also: does a decline in trucking employment suggest an economic recession?
According to a chart from Game of Trades, trucking employment is declining sharply, a pattern that historically precedes recessions.
East Coast port strike looms while LA imports fall slightly. But bigger storm brewing as ocean freight rates could hit $20,000 per container.
A book by a former FBI agent links truckers to 850 murders.
A look at the current trends, including the impact of China-to-Mexico shipments, recent labor agreements in Canada, and ongoing issues with tariffs on Chinese goods.
Artur Express and Kodiak Robotics partner up to bring self-driving semis to Texas roads. Yet, proposed regulations against the tech continue to crop up in other states.
Here are the top freight corridors for truckers based on parking, amenities, and fuel costs. I-90, I-5, and I-44 lead the pack in Trucker Path's rankings.
Plus, Arrive Logstics Q3 freight rates forecast, and a key highway pass collapse.
Container rates hit new highs, causing shipper worry. With tender rejections in LA hitting 2-year highs, FreightWaves' Craig Fuller is "bullish" on 2H recovery.
Only 49% of shippers are satisfied with 3PL IT capabilities. Good news: 63% are open to working with smaller, specialized, or regional 3PLs.
Zigmantas allegedly created several fake identities and companies, including both motor carriers and brokers.
Plus, the largest private fleets of 2024, the Shipper of Choice winners, a hilarious video of a dispatcher selling his truck to a broker, and more.
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