Plus, American Backhaulers reunion, Amazon fraud indictment, B-1 visa driver backlash, and more in today’s top freight headlines.
Paul Loeb reflects on 25 years since the American Backhaulers sale—celebrating a brokerage that changed the freight industry forever.
U.S. carriers say foreign B-1 visa truck drivers are illegally hauling domestic loads, undercutting rates and pushing small operators out of business.
Pam Transportation reports over 60% YoY drop in Q2 operating income despite increase in service, impacted by 18% decline in revenue per loaded mile.
Dissecting the controversy over a JB Hunt graphic shared in our recent newsletter, which critics called misleading due to its presentation of income figures.
Tornado damages Pfizer plant in North Carolina, affecting 50,000 pallets of medication and potentially impacting nationwide supply.
Big court win for freight brokers: they can't always be blamed for accidents.
In March, Paul and Bogdan visited MigWay Inc, a trucking company in Charlotte, NC, reconnecting with podcast guest David Voronin.
Growing demand for frozen food puts pressure on cold storage supply chains.
J.B. Hunt reports Q2 earnings, impacted by weaker demand, with uncertainty around 2023 peak shipping season.
Phoenix sets a new high-temperature record, with persistent heatwaves.
Russia suspends Ukraine's grain export deal, exacerbating global food crisis amid growing hunger.
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