True “produce season” 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.
In the latest episode of "The FreightCaviar Podcast", we sit down with Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway. He shares tips on protecting your business against fraud and talks about Highway's newest product.
Plus, a politician gets slammed for uninformed trucking post, Walmart invests big in Mexico, railroad cargo theft takes spotlight, and more.
NYC authorities seized $1.03 billion in counterfeit luxury items.
In a significant operation against counterfeit goods, New York authorities have made a landmark seizure. Adama Sow and Abdulai Jalloh have been charged with trafficking in counterfeit luxury products. Here's what unfolded:
The operation centered on a storage facility in Manhattan, which served as a distribution center for the counterfeit items. This incident marks the largest-ever seizure of counterfeit goods in U.S. history, signaling a robust effort by law enforcement to tackle the illegal trade of fake merchandise.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Every fraudulent load stopped is a win. But the goal isn’t just stopping fraud...it’s eliminating bad actors from the system entirely.
TIA's 2024 report shows a sharp rise in freight fraud, urging logistics companies to adopt stronger fraud prevention measures.
FTC and Florida halt "trucking automation" company RivX over alleged $75,000+ investment scam. Court orders operations ceased, assets frozen.
Hackers exploit FMCSA accounts to impersonate carriers and steal cargo. Learn how this complex scam works and steps to protect your freight business.
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