Aurora's driverless trucks are moving real loads between Dallas and Houston right now, and nobody is in the cab. Plus: RXO signals a strong freight rebound, Ken Adamo joins Ease Logistics, rail got faster to Mexico, and more.
Aurora signed two major partnerships in one week. Spot rates just hit an all-time high. A Chicago cross-dock blew up Reddit over how shippers load trailers. And someone dug into Super Ego's carrier network — the safety scores are not okay.
Amazon just became a direct rival to the biggest names in parcel, freight, and 3PL services. Plus: shippers are paying a lot more, your carrier check may be passing thieves through, a $4M cargo theft recovery shows what's possible, and more.
Funny Freight Friday: Who do you think would deliver a load better? James Bond or Jack Sparrow?
In the words of Jack Sparrow, "Why fight when you can negotiate?”
Second of all, maybe you should buy some Old Spice on the way there.
Because who said you can't multitask?
In that case, let's start with Lady Gaga's Abracadabra, from today's Top 10 list.
He wants his load delivered to Memphis.
But make it a 'no pallet exchange, no touch' load.
and businessmen morph into superheroes.
Super Kevin saves the day.
Gotham's finest, at your service 🦇.
Funny Freight Friday: Only your 8th grade e-mail address will do.
Funny Freight Friday: You heard him- sing!
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