Verisk Warns of Rising Cargo Theft Risk Over the 4th of July Weekend
Verisk's CargoNet reports a sharp rise in July 4 cargo thefts; warning of peak risk dates and targeted states.
Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski
ATRI Report Reveals Record Non-Fuel Trucking Costs Amid Recession
ATRI’s 2025 report shows record-high non-fuel costs and negative truckload margins
Del Monte’s $1B Bankruptcy; Uber Freight Among Top Unsecured Creditors
Del Monte’s bankruptcy exposes logistics firms like Uber Freight to major losses
Samsara Invests in HappyRobot to Scale AI-Powered Logistics Communications
Samsara aims to improve its services with investment with HappyRobot
Texas Supreme Court Overturns $100 Million Verdict Against Werner Enterprises
Texas Supreme Court reverses $100 million verdict against Werner, ruling the carrier wasn’t liable in 2014 crash caused by out-of-control pickup.
CVSA Pushes Universal Truck ID in Highway Bill Priorities
The CVSA is renewing its push for electronic truck IDs and extensive safety reforms
Estes Forwarding Worldwide Hit by Cyberattack, Business Operations Unaffected
Estes Forwarding Worldwide reported a cyberattack on May 28, but thanks to fast response protocols, operations remained unaffected.
What FedEx’s Earnings Reveal About Trucking’s Tariff Turbulence
FedEx’s Q4 earnings show how the company is adapting to tariff shifts and industrial weakness.
🎣 Freight’s Weekly Breakdown
Week of June 19: A round-up of the most engaging and talked-about freight content from around the web and from us.
Tropical Storm Andrea Marks Start of 2025 Hurricane Season
Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named system of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed in the central Atlantic.
Policy
How Drivers and Schools Are Adapting to New English Proficiency Rules
New FMCSA rules on English proficiency go into effect June 25. Trucking schools and fleets are pivoting.
Legal/Lawsuit
Texas Trucking Operator Charged After Defying Federal Shutdown Orders
Federal charges have been brought against Texas-based Shaquan Jelks for managing trucking firms in violation of FMCSA shutdown orders, misusing PPP funds, and obstructing safety investigations.