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.
TIA warns that a proposed rate transparency rule would hurt small brokers, raise consumer prices, and jeopardize competitive freight markets.
On June 28th, the logistics industry takes center stage. These unsung heroes move 226M containers and $4T in goods annually.
"Our inaugural Media Day at the 2024 Capital Ideas Conference is a proud moment to spotlight the diverse and innovative companies driving the logistics industry forward,” said Anne Reinke, TIA president & CEO.
The impressive third-quarter surge in freight activity paralleled a 4.9% increase in U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) during the same quarter.
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