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, we provide a clarification on Wednesday's story about the truck driver who killed five people while distracted by TikTok, report on Mexico-U.S. truck crossings reaching record numbers, and discuss a new law in Massachusetts that could drastically reduce truck registrations.
Good morning & happy Friday. Today's newsletter covers the sudden closure of Universal Capacity Solutions, which left 130 employees jobless. We also highlight record Mexico-U.S. truck crossings and the Canadian Rail lockout's economic impact.
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.
Here are three tips for sourcing great quality carriers (without having to use a load board).
Plus, Aurora to launch 100 mile route, RXO completes $500M stock offering, freight tech company aifleet raises $16.6M, and more.
Landstar is one of the largest transportation companies in the U.S. and, from a broker's perspective, also one of the most criticized.
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