Clarifying the Serbia Data in Highway’s 2025 Freight Fraud Report
Last week, Highway released its Q4 2025 Freight Fraud Trends Report. The report outlined the countries outside the U.S.
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.
Plus: Everest merges with Simple Logistics, two charged in a $287K Apple heist, LA port volumes plunge 30%, and more.
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 driver’s seat following safety concerns from manufacturing partner Paccar.
Plus: AFN founder Ryan Daube passes away, DAT acquires Outgo, ArcBest unveils new AI tools and more.
Ryan Daube, founder of AFN Logistics and respected industry leader, has died at 47 following a battle with cancer.
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