OTR Solutions, the leader in logistics-focused back-office technology and financial solutions, today announced the launch of Truly Instant Funding.
Plus: Automation scales from highways to rail, brokers face heat over illegal CDLs, ATA rethinks the “driver shortage,” and more in today’s newsletter.
We sat down with the founders of Vooma to talk about AI– and how their platform is helping brokers and carriers spend their time on more meaningful work.
Plus, we provide a clarification on Wednesday's story about the truck driver who killed five people while distracted by TikTok, report on Mexico-U.S. truck crossings reaching record numbers, and discuss a new law in Massachusetts that could drastically reduce truck registrations.
9,000 railway workers locked out in Canada, risking $250M daily losses. Government orders arbitration to end dispute and restart crucial supply chains.
Northbound truck crossings from Mexico to US hit 1.97 million in Q2 2024, up 21% from 2018. Here are some stats, trends, and implications for cross-border trade from a supply chain expert.
Here's how D-B Cartage is leading the freight industry's shift to going green with their zero emission vehicles and driving towards a cleaner, sustainable future.
A major Canadian rail strike could be on the horizon, which might push more freight to trucks and lead to higher spot rates. Meanwhile, Circle Logistics just hit a big milestone, making over 100,000 calls with the help of AI.
A truck driver for Mr. Bult's Inc. was sentenced to over two decades in prison for a deadly crash on I-10 in Arizona last year. Evidence showed he was speeding and using TikTok seconds before the collision that killed five people.
A Tesla Semi caught fire on I-80 in California's Sierra Nevada, prompting a lengthy shutdown as authorities battled the intense heat and toxicity from the batteries.
Plus, a new Southeastern logistics company forms, XPO revives plans to sell European unit, and Transport Topics releases Top 100 Private Fleets of 2023.
Ray's Transport files Chapter 11 after $1.2M Stellantis judgment. Continues operations as route broker.
Haney and White acquires B.R. Williams, forming BRW. $100M revenue, 300+ employees, targeting $250M by 2030. Aiming to be major player in Southeast logistics.
Plus, a looming port strike could disrupt major U.S. ports and affect trucking rates, ACT Research has revised its 2025 truck forecasts downward due to high inventory levels and slow orders, and more.
Navigate commission structures, technology integration, and growth support. Here's what you need to weigh when choosing a freight agent program.
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