Plus, cargo theft risks spikes ahead of Memorial Day, April sees drop in freight, a Wisconsin carrier and brokerage file for bankruptcy, and more.
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.
Trucking firm Elite Carriers and brokerage affiliate ECI Inc. have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining three other entities owned by Kirk Ecklund in seeking protection.
Plus, cargo theft risks spikes ahead of Memorial Day, April sees drop in freight, a Wisconsin carrier and brokerage file for bankruptcy, and more.
TGIF & Memorial Day Weekend. Importers are racing to beat the tariff clock. Customs confusion, retail surges, and audit heat. Here's what it all means for freight inside today's newsletter.
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This story involves over $83M in Amazon cargo, attempted murder, kidnapping, firearms, and more.
Plus: Everest merges with Simple Logistics, two charged in a $287K Apple heist, LA port volumes plunge 30%, and more.
Plus: Aurora walks back its driverless launch, Mexico reports 2,000+ cargo thefts in early 2025, a Mississauga trucking company owner is fatally shot, and more.
Plus: AFN founder Ryan Daube passes away, DAT acquires Outgo, ArcBest unveils new AI tools and more.
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