Every freight AI vendor quotes an automation rate. Almost none publish what's behind it. Here's the methodology question brokerages should be asking and what Chain's 3M-load dataset reveals.
A FreightCaviar follower spent weeks quick-paying carriers on a steel project before learning the shipper was fake, the carriers were in on it, and not a single load was ever real. Plus: Congress takes aim at chameleon carriers, diesel keeps falling, and more.
“When I say you’re going to require high levels of authenticity and authentication at the point of entry... that is no longer going to be enough to prevent access. You’re going to need multiple points that all need to match in order to unlock access- that’s where we’re going."
Here’s a quick hit of what’s been buzzing on freight social this week.
Happy Friday Eve. Short weeks hit different. The weekend is almost here. Here’s a quick hit of what’s been buzzing on freight social this week.
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Truck driver Gurjant Singh was arrested after allegedly shooting his co-driver at the Love’s Truck Stop.
Singh was booked on charges of attempted murder and 2nd-degree burglary with bail set at $520,000. The victim was taken away by ambulance and is expected to recover.
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For the first time since late 2022, the number of active freight brokerages ticked up. August closed with 29 more brokerages, the biggest monthly gain since November 2022.
The question now: have we hit the floor, or is another drop still coming?
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Two major cases are raising alarms about who’s really behind the wheel:
These cases follow similar scandals in Washington and Massachusetts, adding to nationwide concerns about CDL integrity. The DOT has launched an audit, and new proposals like “Connor’s Law” could mandate English proficiency in exams.
👉 At stake: trust in the licensing system and whether unqualified drivers are sharing the road with everyone else.
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A FreightCaviar follower spent weeks quick-paying carriers on a steel project before learning the shipper was fake, the carriers were in on it, and not a single load was ever real. Plus: Congress takes aim at chameleon carriers, diesel keeps falling, and more.
“When I say you’re going to require high levels of authenticity and authentication at the point of entry... that is no longer going to be enough to prevent access. You’re going to need multiple points that all need to match in order to unlock access- that’s where we’re going."
FMCSA launched a new carrier registry three weeks ago to stop freight fraud — zero new carriers have been registered since. Plus: PepsiCo is running 41 driverless trucks, peak season and a shrinking driver pool, cameras know where your carriers have been, and more.
The freight boom arrived. For some carriers, it arrived too late. We explain why in today's feature. Plus: real gouda fellas, satisfactory doesn't mean safe, LTL is waking up, and more.
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