Happy 4th of July Week: Here's a round-up of the most engaging and talked-about freight content from around the web and from us.
Plus: Uber Freight’s $9M hit in Del Monte’s bankruptcy, ATRI says trucking costs are up (again), July 4 cargo theft risks spike, and more.
Fifteen stolen loads. Four fake carriers. One ring of trucks hiding in plain sight. GenLogs uncovers how zip-tied plates, swapped MCs, and a $200K solar panel swipe exposed a coast-to-coast cargo theft network brokers missed.
Drivingforce, born out of Y Combinator, came out of Stealth mode this week. It addresses unique industry challenges for trucking companies. It streamlines recruiting, compliance, asset management, and HR operations into a single platform.
Kevin Huang, the founder of Drivingforce, pivoted from manufacturing to the trucking industry. His understanding of this new field, bolstered by conversations at truck stops and TikTok-based research as "Trucking Newbie," led him to create Drivingforce's comprehensive workforce management solution.
Check out some of Kevin's TikToks below:
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Source: Y Combinator
Fifteen stolen loads. Four fake carriers. One ring of trucks hiding in plain sight. GenLogs uncovers how zip-tied plates, swapped MCs, and a $200K solar panel swipe exposed a coast-to-coast cargo theft network brokers missed.
ATRI’s 2025 report shows record-high non-fuel costs and negative truckload margins
Samsara aims to improve its services with investment with HappyRobot
The CVSA is renewing its push for electronic truck IDs and extensive safety reforms
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