Our guest today is Samir Burdzovic, Founder at Elysium Enterprise. We go behind the scenes of their newest platform designed to help trucking companies, his thoughts on AI, and much more.
When invited to the grand opening of DHL Express Finlandâs brand-new âŹ100M carbon-neutral terminal, you donât say no.
Plus: Pink Cheetah v. TQL dismissed, a $1.4M cargo theft disrupted, brokers push for federal vetting standards, and more.
After UPS's union secured a $30 billion deal spread over five years, there was a surge in interest for UPS jobs, with search data showing a more than 50% increase for UPS-related job titles. Despite the appealing prospect of full-time drivers earning around $170,000 annually by the end of the contract, aspirants should note that one must first work as a part-time package loader, a less lucrative position, before advancing. Additionally, despite this new deal, UPS doesn't foresee massive hiring soon, citing declining volumes post-pandemic.
Source: Press Herald
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Nebraska signed a labor deal with Kenya to recruit truck drivers, sparking industry pushback as Werner denied involvement and American Truckers criticized the agreement as exploitative.
TruckSmarter raises $16M and launches Dispatch, an AI assistant to help carriers book loads faster. We visited their SF office to see whatâs driving the momentum.
PAMT breached a debt covenant in Q2 2025, highlighting mounting losses, rising debt from equipment purchases, and continued struggles to meet revenue goals as lenders grant temporary waivers.
FMCSA is launching its first fatal truck crash causation study in nearly two decades, aiming to pinpoint driver, vehicle, and environmental factors shaping deadly crashes and future safety policy.
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