True “produce season” in the continental United States lasts from about April to October, with Sun Belt markets dominating April through June and Midwestern markets dominating July through October.
In the latest episode of "The FreightCaviar Podcast", we sit down with Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway. He shares tips on protecting your business against fraud and talks about Highway's newest product.
Plus, a politician gets slammed for uninformed trucking post, Walmart invests big in Mexico, railroad cargo theft takes spotlight, and more.
Shippers start diverting freight from Yellow Corp. due to concerns over its future, according to a TD Cowen report. What potential impacts will this have on industry?
As Yellow Corp. struggles with a contentious overhaul deemed critical for its survival, shippers are starting to divert their freight to other carriers. This move could potentially affect the landscape of the logistics industry and lead to significant shifts in freight distribution. Yellow Corp., which is mired in a battle with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, maintains its shipment counts despite the ongoing tension. Regardless, the escalating uncertainty is causing shippers to rethink their strategies, which could lead to a difficult path ahead for Yellow Corp. and other logistics professionals.
Source: TransportDive
#Yellow is staring down potential bankruptcy. If they go out of business, expect backlogs at other carriers and rising rates.
— bwslogistics (@bwslogisticsg) July 6, 2023
Our recommendation: Be cautious. If the company declares bankruptcy while in possession of your #freight, it could be months before you get it back. #LTL pic.twitter.com/0KhWYZOnwo
Today we sat down with Karolina Plecha, a truck driver living in Norway. She shares insights on life on the road, the future of electric vehicles, and what she does to prepare for unpredictable weather conditions.
Is this trucker a criminal or just a hustler trying to stay in the game? It depends on how you look at it.
Nikola Corporation, once valued at $30 billion and hailed as the future of EV trucking, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company’s stock plummeted 40% today, marking a staggering 99% decline from its 2020 peak of $1,977 per share to just $0.45.
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