A 20-year veteran of the freight industry, with 60k TikTok followers, argued that small carriers can't survive without brokers. Plus: the FBI's PSA, Steam Logistics sues two of its own, Ohio Turnpike comes for 315 carriers, and more.
Plus, Utah hands down an $81M nuclear verdict, hundreds of Mexican driver visas revoked at the border, Q1 earnings roundup, and more in today's newsletter.
Shares of the struggling trucking company Yellow Corporation (NASDAQ:YELL) have surged 500% in five days, following the accumulation of a 42.5% stake by hedge fund MFN Partners. Despite this surge, the author advises caution, noting the company's potential bankruptcy and Apollo Global Management's plans for super-senior debtor-in-possession financing, which would rank ahead of shareholders.
Plus, Super Ego fires back at 60 Minutes, China tells Maersk and MSC to exit Panama ports, New York loses $73.5 million over non-domiciled CDLs — and more in today's newsletter.
Aurora raises $483M, extending runway to 2026. Plans driverless truck launch in Texas by year-end. Here's how they are tackling trucking industry challenges.
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