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.
Good morning. Truckstop is moving customer service roles to India and the Philippines after North American layoffs. Aurora secured $483M to roll out driverless trucks in Texas by year-end. The 2024 3PL report shows sales up but profits down, with a focus on cost-cutting and AI. Uber Freight's Q2 revenue hit a new low since merging with Transplace. Meanwhile, seven logistics companies have merged to form SalSon Logistics.
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.
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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