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.
Rose Rocket, a software-as-a-service transportation management system (TMS) founded in 2015, has raised $38 million in a Series B funding round. The Canadian-based company provides a platform for improved communication and collaboration among truckers, brokers, carriers, shippers, and drivers. With an existing customer base between 1,000 and 1,500 clients, CEO Justin Sky predicts annual recurring revenue to reach $100 million in the next three years. The latest funding will be directed towards the company's expansion into larger fleets, and investments in product development and network collaboration efforts.
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The freight market recovery is still stuck in neutral, so what are brokers doing instead? 76% are betting on tech, automation, and efficiency to stay ahead in 2025.
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