Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski

The Freight Broker of the Future: How Tech Is Reshaping Brokerage

Mindy Long’s Transport Topics editorial highlights how AI, automation, and data science are transforming freight brokerage.

America Drives Act Could Accelerate Driverless Truck Rollout

Rep. Vince Fong’s America Drives Act seeks to fast-track autonomous trucks by exempting them from key regulations.

TIA Pushes Back on Broker Rate Transparency Proposal, Citing Threat to Small Businesses and Free Markets

TIA warns that a proposed rate transparency rule would hurt small brokers, raise consumer prices, and jeopardize competitive freight markets.

FMCSA Kills Speed Limiter Mandate After Massive Pushback from Trucking Industry

FMCSA and NHTSA have withdrawn a long-standing speed limiter rule for heavy trucks, citing lack of safety justification and overwhelming opposition from drivers and small businesses.

Fentanyl Bust: DEA Seizes Record Haul from Semi Truck in South Carolina

Authorities intercepted 156 pounds of fentanyl and 44 pounds of meth in a tractor trailer, the largest fentanyl seizure in South Carolina history.

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Why AI Accuracy Isn’t Optional in Freight Automation

If your automation tool isn’t hitting 98%+, it’s not saving you money—it’s costing you.

🎣 A New Deal: This Week in Freight

Here is another round-up of the most engaging and talked-about freight content from around the web and from us.

FedEx Freight Delays Enforcement of New LTL Classification Rules Until December

FedEx Freight is delaying enforcement of new density-based LTL classification rules until Dec. 1. Shippers must still prepare for stricter data requirements.

Tariffs

Tariff Tensions Squeeze Smaller Ports and Importer Cash Strategies

Tariff pressure shifts freight to major U.S. ports as importers turn to supply chain finance. Smaller ports and key sectors face mounting strain.

Another Broker Liability Case Lands in the Fifth Circuit; The Stakes Keep Rising

A Fifth Circuit case involving Penske could deepen the legal divide over broker liability, increasing pressure for a Supreme Court ruling under the F4A safety exemption.

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The Agency Equation

In a crowded brokerage market, agent loyalty comes down to clear pay, strong support, and modern tools.

Cross-Border Freight

Why Washington's New Beef with Mexican Airlines & Tomatoes Matters for Your Cross-Border Strategy

U.S.-Mexico trade tensions escalate over tomatoes and cargo aviation