Here is another round-up of the most engaging and talked-about freight content from around the web and from us.
Plus: C.H. Robinson defends federal broker shield, Trump issues tariff warnings to 14 nations, FMCSA grants emergency relief for Texas flood response, and more.
C.H. Robinson urges Supreme Court to affirm federal preemption of state negligent selection claims, reinforcing protections for brokers under the F4A.
Most people polled believe Convoy's closure is good for the industry.
The downfall of Convoy led to debates on social media platforms like LinkedIn and X. Our polls revealed a significant portion believed the collapse was beneficial for the industry. Specifically, on Twitter, 47.6% voted 'yes', 18.1% 'no', with 34.3% 'no opinion/check results'. Similarly, LinkedIn's 830 voters yielded 49% 'yes', 19% 'no', and 32% 'no opinion/check results'.
Comments ranged from sympathy for Convoy's employees to criticism of its business model. Jake Y. emphasized the irreplaceable value of human interaction in the freight business, drawing parallels to how Uber Freight has failed him. Nicholas Lamonica expressed empathy for the now unemployed workers, while Eric warned of the challenges the freight market would face due to Convoy's exit. Mick highlighted the damage Convoy's model caused to small trucking companies.
If you haven't voted yet, there is still time to vote on our LinkedIn Poll.
FMCSA suspends federal trucking regulations for carriers delivering emergency relief to Texas following catastrophic flooding.
Cargo theft is rising, and phone scams are getting smarter. Fox Logistics shares how WireBee helped them auto-block risky calls, boost visibility, and keep high-risk freight secure, without sacrificing speed or service.
Congress approves tax reform boosting trucking investments, but truckers remain excluded from overtime pay protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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.
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