Freight brokers are lobbying to include a truck-fitness bill in the highway reauthorization, sparking debate between large 3PLs and small carriers over safety standards, transparency, and federal oversight.
Eight suspects were arrested in Los Angeles after $1.4 million in stolen electronics was recovered, a case showcasing both organized cargo crime and the role of real-time tracking in recovery.
A federal court has signaled Pink Cheetah’s transparency case against TQL may proceed, raising questions about the legality of broker contract waivers under FMCSA’s §371.3 rule.
Aurora’s new partnership with Nvidia and Continental could be a game-changer for autonomous trucking. Plus: Broker transparency may hurt small brokers; RBX blames faulty Paccar engines for bankruptcy, Forward Air explores sale amid financial struggles, and more.
Happy Hump Day. Aurora’s new partnership with Nvidia and Continental could be a game-changer for autonomous trucking, aiming to bring driverless trucks to market by 2027. More on this bold move in today's feature.
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Plus: U.S. imports slow as tariffs bite, Mexico slaps 50% tariffs on Chinese goods, UP–NS defend their $85B merger amidst rival alliances, and more.
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