Plus: Chattanooga floods close I-24 and stall freight, LA port hits its highest monthly volume in 117 years, July sees another spike in trucking bankruptcies, and more.
Funny Freight Friday: You heard him- sing!
Bankruptcy filings and closures are mounting in trucking as tight lending and āzombie carriersā keep rates low, delaying the market correction and prolonging a multi-year freight recession.
SYCN Auto Logistics, Mercury Auto Transport, and Rite Way Auto Transport Group have merged to form the largest founder-led, privately owned automotive logistics company inĀ North America.
Fifteen stolen loads. Four fake carriers. One ring of trucks hiding in plain sight. GenLogs uncovers how zip-tied plates, swapped MCs, and a $200K solar panel swipe exposed a coast-to-coast cargo theft network brokers missed.
OTR Solutions launches OTR365 Ecosystem and OTRintelligence, combining AI-powered automation with 24/7 instant funding to transform freight factoring for carriers and brokers.
Easter Is Coming, But Is Freight? Let's break down how the holiday impacts freight volumes with exclusive pre-Easter insights and charts.
True āproduce seasonā in the continental United States lasts from about April to October, with Sun Belt markets dominating April through June and Midwestern markets dominating July through October.
AI in freight is offering efficiency and visibility to user. But how to max it out?
Reefer rates rise as Valentineās Day flower demand arrives. See how Miamiās freight market reacts to seasonal shipping spikes.
"FreightĀ forwarders are held back by outdated systems and manual processes that drain time and resources. Our vision is to change that- to build the worldās first truly autonomousĀ FreightĀ Management System that enables zero-touch shipments."
"The study shows where truck drivers face the most threat in winter. Icy roads and poor visibility not only put lives at risk but also disrupt critical supply chains during the festive season."
Identity Verification Solution Tackles $35 Billion Industry Challenge
HappyRobot, a pioneer in AI-powered voice solutions for the logistics sector, today announced it has secured $15.6 million in Series A funding.
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