Freight broker survival tips for Q2 2025 and beyond: boost margins, adopt tech, avoid fraud, and stay competitive in a volatile freight market.
Plus, the latest on CDL bribery schemes, one freight company's Trump meme bet, severe weather impacting freight, and more.
Fraudulent CDL schemes in Washington and Massachusetts reveal unqualified drivers passed with bribes.
April saw a 20% year-over-year decrease in used Class 8 truck sales, falling to 17,600 units, accompanied by a 29% drop in average price, according to ACT Research. With inventory growing and demand softening, Steve Tam, Vice President at ACT Research, anticipates demand for used equipment will likely decrease as freight volumes continue to contract. However, industry insiders are hopeful for a market turnaround by year's end.
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Fraudulent CDL schemes in Washington and Massachusetts reveal unqualified drivers passed with bribes.
U.S. trucking firms, including Balkan Express, file Chapter 11 amid market strain; FreightWaves tracks 2025 closures.
Today we sat down with Angie Twardawa, Co-Founder of RoadLites, a safety lighting solutions brand. She shares insights into their innovative products, the latest advancements in safety lighting, and how regulations and features differ between Europe and the U.S.
Saia shares have had an incredibly challenging past week, dropping 33% after missing earnings, down $117 from its high at $354.15, now trading at $237.95.
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