Plus: A historic rail merger is officially on the books, a deadly Charlotte crash reignites underride guard concerns, South Korea angles to sidestep U.S. tariffs with a shipbuilding deal, and more in today's newsletter.
Union Pacific’s $85 billion Norfolk Southern merger and Hub Group’s $51.8 million Marten Intermodal deal signal major shifts in U.S. freight, raising questions on competition, costs, and capacity.
Six people died in a Charlotte underride crash, highlighting the severe dangers of cars sliding under tractor trailers.
U.S. trucking jobs rise year-over-year for first time since 2023, but English-language enforcement could reduce driver availability.
UPS explores humanoid robots with Figure AI while cutting 20K jobs and closing 73 sites in major network overhaul.
PMI invests $232M to expand ZYN production in Owensboro, adding 450 jobs as part of its smoke-free future strategy.
Here are the U.S. jobs that had the highest union membership rates in 2023. Here's a look at where the differences lie in the transport and warehousing sector.
According to a chart from Game of Trades, trucking employment is declining sharply, a pattern that historically precedes recessions.
Insiders and LinkedIn trails reveal apparent layoffs at MoLo and Parade. Official announcements have not been made.
CS Recruiting CEO reveals freight industry hiring trends, discussing salary transparency, remote work, and AI skills.
C.H. Robinson achieved productivity gains despite a falling headcount, a strategic move impacting its overall operations.
As 2023 seasonal hiring gets underway, some retailers are cutting back on workers while others are hiring more.
Coyote Logistics and Knight-Swift make strategic layoffs amidst industry challenges. What does that mean for the market?
As worker expectations soar, shippers, exemplified by UPS, are navigating the fine balance between employee satisfaction and market competitiveness.
With reduced earnings and increased layoffs, truck drivers are leaving supply chain jobs amidst a harsh freight recession.
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