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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.
Florida comes in with the second-highest percent drop in broker permits.
The trucking scene in Florida is hitting the brakes. Here's what the data shows for the Sunshine State.
Florida comes in as the state with the second-highest percent drop in broker permits.
During the pandemic's peak, truckers and freight brokers thrived as online shopping soared. But as consumer spending shifts from goods to experiences, the industry is feeling the pinch.
Ripple Effects
The industry is 'normalizing' after a pandemic boom, grappling with lower freight rates and higher fuel costs. The Florida downturn mirrors a 78% drop in the national freight market, hinting at economic recalibration.
Source: TCPalm
📊 Diesel prices rise, hiding a downturn in the trucking market. While spot rates appear stable, without fuel costs, they trend lower. Carriers face rising costs without raising prices. Shippers, brace for a tighter 2024! 🚛⛽️📉 #ChartOfTheWeek #FreightWaves #SONAR https://t.co/3pNnVKfMjP
— Compare The Carrier (@CompareCarrier) October 2, 2023
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.
ATRI’s 2025 report shows record-high non-fuel costs and negative truckload margins
The CVSA is renewing its push for electronic truck IDs and extensive safety reforms
New FMCSA rules on English proficiency go into effect June 25. Trucking schools and fleets are pivoting.
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