Plus: Canada backs off digital tax after tariff threats, Werner beats a $100M verdict, Samsara teams up with HappyRobot to bring AI voice into freight ops... and more in today's newsletter.
Samsara aims to improve its services with investment with HappyRobot
Texas Supreme Court reverses $100 million verdict against Werner, ruling the carrier wasn’t liable in 2014 crash caused by out-of-control pickup.
Seedless watermelons are surging ahead in the produce freight industry, with Florida and Georgia seeing the highest volumes. This trend is followed by significant volumes of potatoes, dry onions, apples, and strawberries, reflecting diverse consumer preferences.
Source: USDA
TIA data shows small freight brokers gained volume in Q1 2025, but gross margins declined across all brokerage sizes
ATA and ACT Research report declines in U.S. truck tonnage and trailer orders in April, as economic uncertainty and tariff pressures stall recovery across freight and equipment markets.
The freight market recovery is still stuck in neutral, so what are brokers doing instead? 76% are betting on tech, automation, and efficiency to stay ahead in 2025.
Freight markets show slow recovery signs, but challenges persist. Dive into the latest tonnage, load-to-truck ratios, and order data shaping the trucking industry.
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