Plus, a CSX train collides with a semi hauling a military tank in South Carolina, a truck driver is awarded $160M in a lawsuit over a defective truck, and Truckstop announces another round of layoffs.
Alabama jury rules against Daimler Truck NA in a $160M verdict for a truck driver injured due to alleged defective cab and seat design.
ATRI study shows 39% of truck deliveries face costly delays. Industry loses $15B annually.
Plus, a tornado devastated a FedEx facility in Michigan, Costco received Tesla Semis, and US-Mexico trade reached $200 billion in Q1.
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🤔 Question of the Day: Supply chain expert Jason Miller points to a significant uptick in northbound truck crossings from Mexico—up ____% from last year and 16.5% above 2019 levels. Find the answer in today's main story.
Plus, a CSX train collides with a semi hauling a military tank in South Carolina, a truck driver is awarded $160M in a lawsuit over a defective truck, and Truckstop announces another round of layoffs.
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Plus, Aurora to launch 100 mile route, RXO completes $500M stock offering, freight tech company aifleet raises $16.6M, and more.
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