DOT Blitz Week starts tomorrow, and brokers are bracing for one of the toughest weeks in years. Plus: $10.1M in stolen freight leads to five years in prison, Forward Air loses 40% of its value, diesel prices hit produce costs, and more.
Aurora's driverless trucks are moving real loads between Dallas and Houston right now, and nobody is in the cab. Plus: RXO signals a strong freight rebound, Ken Adamo joins Ease Logistics, rail got faster to Mexico, and more.
Aurora signed two major partnerships in one week. Spot rates just hit an all-time high. A Chicago cross-dock blew up Reddit over how shippers load trailers. And someone dug into Super Ego's carrier network — the safety scores are not okay.
Family Dollar and the tale of rodents run amok, leading to a hefty $41.6 million fine, the largest of its kind for unsanitary conditions.
The warehouse in Arkansas was a horrific scene, with over 1,270 dead mice found post-fumigation.
The Fine Print: Family Dollar pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor for keeping goods in unclean conditions, resulting in a record $41M fine.
Continued Chaos: Despite knowing about the infestation since August 2020, the company continued shipping products until January 2022.
Massive Recall: It wasn't until February 2022 that all affected food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices were recalled.
Looking Ahead: Family Dollar vows to transform its business, enhance safety protocols, and plans a $100M investment to revamp the notorious warehouse, promising 300 new jobs.
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