Plus, a CSX train collides with a semi hauling a military tank in South Carolina, a truck driver is awarded $160M in a lawsuit over a defective truck, and Truckstop announces another round of layoffs.
Alabama jury rules against Daimler Truck NA in a $160M verdict for a truck driver injured due to alleged defective cab and seat design.
ATRI study shows 39% of truck deliveries face costly delays. Industry loses $15B annually.
Plus, FMCSA accounts getting hacked, manufacturing sector takes a hit in August, and more.
Good morning. In today's newsletter, we explore the states with the strongest economies, spotlighting the logistics companies and manufacturers driving their success. We'll also cover the recent manufacturing slowdown in August, a new freight scam targeting brokers, and the year-over-year increase in dry van spot rates.
Plus, a CSX train collides with a semi hauling a military tank in South Carolina, a truck driver is awarded $160M in a lawsuit over a defective truck, and Truckstop announces another round of layoffs.
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Plus, Aurora to launch 100 mile route, RXO completes $500M stock offering, freight tech company aifleet raises $16.6M, and more.
Landstar is one of the largest transportation companies in the U.S. and, from a broker's perspective, also one of the most criticized.
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