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Rose Rocket Raises $38M in Series B for TMS Expansion

Rose Rocket, a software-as-a-service transportation management system (TMS) founded in 2015, has raised $38 million in a Series B funding

FBI Warns Trucking Industry of Cyber Risks in Fleet Electrification

As the trucking industry moves towards fleet electrification, the FBI warns of increased cyberattack risks and urges vigilance on software, hardware, and personnel security.

Record 21.3% Surge in Truck Operating Costs in 2022: ATRI Report

The cost of operating a truck soared by 21.3% in 2022, reaching a record $2.251 per mile, largely driven by increasing fuel prices and driver wages, says ATRI report.

US Electric Truck Rollout Slowed by Charging Infrastructure Delays

Shortages of electrical components and permitting issues are causing significant delays in building charging facilities for the US electric truck industry, highlighting an urgent need for infrastructure to support EV adoption.

Ongoing DAT Account Breaches & Double Brokering Fraud

A revealing account of ongoing DAT security breaches and double brokering fraud, highlighting the urgent need for better cybersecurity measures within the freight industry.

Fed Study: Supply Chain Disruptions Spurred 60% of US Inflation

A Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco research paper suggests 60% of the US inflation surge since 2021 is due to global supply chain disruptions. An easing of these pressures is now evident with lower freight and container rates.

FedEx Scales Down Fleet Amid Slowdown

FedEx Freight is closing 29 locations to streamline its operations, significantly impacting Arkansas and surrounding states.

$75K Ice Cream Truck Abandoned in Cincinnati

Cincinnati police are investigating an incident involving a semi truckload of ice cream, worth $75,000, that was found abandoned

Modi's US Visit: India as Global Manufacturing Hub

PM Narendra Modi's US state visit seeks to bolster India's role as a manufacturing alternative to China. New deals, including Tesla's promised investment and approval for military engine production, underpin India's growing economic importance.

Carrier Risk Alerts - Carrier Assure Update

Panama Canal Challenges Reshape US Trade

Extreme weather and climate change pose challenges to the Panama Canal, affecting global trade and increasing costs for shipping companies.