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ATA and ACT Research report declines in U.S. truck tonnage and trailer orders in April, as economic uncertainty and tariff pressures stall recovery across freight and equipment markets.
Trucking firm Elite Carriers and brokerage affiliate ECI Inc. have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining three other entities owned by Kirk Ecklund in seeking protection.
Verisk CargoNet warns cargo theft is surging ahead of Memorial Day weekend. 2025 has already broken records, with monthly theft reports more than doubling historical norms.
The Port of Los Angeles saw a 30% drop in inbound shipments in early May following new Trump-era tariffs. Port leaders warn trade uncertainty is disrupting U.S. cargo flows.
Two men face charges after allegedly stealing nearly $300K in Apple products from a moving truck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. State police tracked suspects using dash cam and surveillance footage.
Cambridge Capital merges Everest Transportation Systems with Simple Logistics to form a freight brokerage leader, combining reefer expertise with tech-driven operations.
Plus: Aurora walks back its driverless launch, Mexico reports 2,000+ cargo thefts in early 2025, a Mississauga trucking company owner is fatally shot, and more.
Harjeet Singh Dhadda, a Mississauga trucking firm owner, was fatally shot after reportedly refusing to pay a $500K extortion demand. Peel Police are investigating all leads.
Aurora reverses course on fully driverless trucks in Texas, placing a human in the driverās seat following safety concerns from manufacturing partner Paccar.
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