Freight Broker
Freight Economy Surpasses Expectations with Strong Q3 Performance
The impressive third-quarter surge in freight activity paralleled a 4.9% increase in U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) during the same quarter.
Trucking
Freight Broker
New FMCSA Rules Stiffen Freight Brokers' Financial Requirements
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has finalized new rules for freight brokers that will begin to go into effect in January 2024. A goal of the FMCSA is to incentivize quick and complete payment to freight carriers, which prompted revisions to the procedures for reporting claims from motor
Trucking
Houston SWAT Standoff with Truck Driver
A dramatic standoff in Houston involving a truck driver and SWAT team unfolded on the I-10 East Freeway.
Trucking
Harry Giles III: From NBA to Trucking and Back Again
NBA's Harry Giles III spent his time off the basketball court opening and operating a trucking company.
Trucking
Sunset Logistics' Final Bid: Auction Closed
Sunset Logistics' asset auction has concluded, with over 45 late-model trailers sold to settle debts after the company's abrupt closure.
Trucking
CarrierOK: 88,000 Trucking Closures in 2023
Data from CarrierOK shows a steep net loss of carriers from 2022-23, a trend not seen in the past 25 years.
Trucking
Matheson Trucking Ends 60-Year Legacy
Matheson Trucking and its subsidiaries Matheson Flight Extenders (MFE) and Matheson Postal Services (MPS) are shutting down after 60 years.
Trucking
Class 8 Truck Orders Surge to 14-Month High in November 2023
Class 8 truck orders in North America hit a 14-month high in November 2023, indicating a strong replacement equipment demand despite a slow freight market.
Trucking
Former Roadrunner Manager Sentenced for $113K Wire Fraud
Ex-Roadrunner dispatch manager sentenced to 18 months for stealing nearly $113K through wire fraud, highlighting management issues.
Trucking
Trucking Industry Calls for FMCSA to Rate 'Unrated' Carriers
Major trucking companies urge FMCSA to rate unrated carriers, debating over a simpler safety rating system for better road safety.
Trucking
Winter Produce: Top 5 Reefer Commodities & Origins
What are the leading reefer commodities for this winter produce season, and where are they coming from? Find out here.
Manufacturing
Lion Electric Slashes 150 Jobs Amid EV Slow down
Lion Electric cuts 10% of its workforce amid industry-wide layoffs due to slow EV demand and economic challenges.