Plus, diesel's rising price streak finally snaps, a 13-year shipper relationship ends in a $726K lawsuit, Congress takes a real swing at cargo theft, and more in today's newsletter.
"You need to know the rules of the game, and then you need to know how to play it."
Plus: 170+ truckers removed in Florida, new bill proposes $5M motor carrier insurance, truck sales take a huge dive, and more.
McLane's strict delivery rules draw criticism from truckers.
McLane Foodservice has issued inbound delivery procedures for drivers that include specific timings, instructions regarding a red light/green light system for unloading, and requirements for pickups with refrigerated products. A tweet by a trucker reacts to these guidelines, suggesting such strict measures contribute to issues in the supply chain.
Apparently they're the law now? You see this is how truckers get treated. And you wonder why there's problems with the supply chain? Really? pic.twitter.com/t9X9O6G5Aq
— Mac Implacable TkAdvcte (@Channel19S) August 13, 2023
Plus: 170+ truckers removed in Florida, new bill proposes $5M motor carrier insurance, truck sales take a huge dive, and more.
The March LMI reads like 2022 with prices at a 4-year high. Plus: warehouse arson in California, Mexico's trucker strike enters day three, and broker margins are still underwater.
Cargo theft losses hit $725M in 2025 — and nearly half involved carriers brokers already trusted. Learn how lifecycle verification stops direct theft before it starts.
Plus: Brokers return, Hormuz spikes rates, LTL stays stuck in a tough year, and more.
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