Craig Fuller Calls Out FourKites CEO for Misleading Project44 Criticism
Craig Fuller clarifies that his comments on Project44’s Movement platform were misrepresented by FourKites CEO Matt Elenjickal
Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski
Strait of Hormuz Under Threat: Global Oil and Freight Shipping Face Mounting Risks
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz rise after U.S. strikes on Iran, threatening oil flows, diesel prices, and global freight shipping
Senate Pushes to Strengthen English Proficiency Tests for CDL Applicants
Senate bill proposes mandatory English tests for new truck drivers before CDL approval.
High-Value Cargo Theft Surging: Nintendo Switch 2 and Brinks Heists
A $1.4 million Nintendo Switch 2 cargo theft and a $100 million Brinks jewelry heist highlight escalating risks of organized theft targeting high-value freight.
Trump Broadens Tariff Strategy with Dual Tracks
Trump escalates tariffs with new Section 232 actions and a looming July 9 deadline, pressuring trade partners and raising concerns over inflation and retaliation.
Outsourcing
One Less Hire, Ten More Wins: What Back-Office Outsourcing Gets You
Logistics companies using outsourced talent for billing, compliance, and dispatch are scaling smarter, without bloated overhead or hiring delays.
🎣 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.
Tariff Tensions Slow Port of Los Angeles and Trucking Activity
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes fell 5% in May due to rising tariffs.
Three Freight Companies File for Chapter 11; Creditors Lining Up for Millions
Three freight companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, triggering millions in claims from creditors.
Carrier 411
Carrier411 Cuts Mexico Staffing Partner Over LA Protests
Carrier411 ends access for a Mexican staffing partner amid LA protest. U.S.-Mexico freight trade decreased but remains strong.
Florida Cracks Down on Driver’s License Scheme for "Aliens"
Florida authorities arrest eight in a driver’s license scheme involving "illegal aliens." DMV employees issued licenses without proper testing.
Accidents
Freight Train Collides with Semi at La Grange Crossing
A BNSF freight train collided with a semi-truck at La Grange, Illinois