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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.
Plus: Tenstreet acquires TextLocate, Trump plans to impose automotive tariffs starting April 2, and two logistics giants report mixed Q4 results.
Here are three of the most interesting messages that caught our attention this week.
Plus: deadly pileups from snow, fires, and wrong-way crashes, FMCSA reopens broker transparency rule, FedEx Freight spinoff sparks industry buzz, and more.
AI in freight is offering efficiency and visibility to user. But how to max it out?
Funny Freight Friday: Who do you think would deliver a load better? James Bond or Jack Sparrow?
Plus: Winter storms threaten freight routes, Ryder reports muted 2025 growth despite Q4 resilience, truckload rates see first rise in two years, and more.
CtrlChain carriers cut admin time by 95%, process paperwork 80% faster, and get paid 4x quicker. See what’s new in 2024—and what’s coming next in 2025!
ATRI's 2025 report reveals the top 100 truck bottlenecks in the US. I-95 at SR 4 remains the worst for the 7th year.
The FMCSA has stepped in to get the egg supply moving. Plus: Mexico set a record as the top US trade partner in 2024, US ports are seeing high import volumes as retailers rush shipments ahead of tariffs, and carriers are clashing over Convoy’s $75,000 bond payout after its collapse.
AI-powered brokers are gaining the edge—HappyRobot users report 4x cost efficiency, 10% higher margins, and 100% answered calls. As the market shifts, automation is pushing past every boundary.
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