Plus, a trucking company owner and crew convicted in meth smuggling ring, Walmart and other retailers hold "productive" talks with President, what it means when consumers "buy now, pay later" on groceries, and more.
Plus: LAPD busts a $3.9M cargo theft ring, Nuvocargo and UPS expand in North America, U.S. moves to ease rules for self-driving trucks, Funny Freight Friday, and more.
Funny Freight Friday: Same thing.
Plus: why you shouldn't expect a summer heatwave in truckload rates, more info on APL Cargo's bankruptcy, and the latest DAT hack.
TGIF. Today, we're excited to share a true story from our newest writer, Jerome Washington. Back in 2017, Jerome worked as a dispatcher for a shady carrier with...(checks notes) 10 MCs. He reveals his intriguing and eye-opening experience in today's main story.
🤔 Question of the Day: The current spread between contract and spot rates (16.6%) remains far from the threshold (__%), where markets typically flip to favor carriers. Find the answer in our What's Cookin' in Freight section.
Plus, a trucking company owner and crew convicted in meth smuggling ring, Walmart and other retailers hold "productive" talks with President, what it means when consumers "buy now, pay later" on groceries, and more.
Plus: LAPD busts a $3.9M cargo theft ring, Nuvocargo and UPS expand in North America, U.S. moves to ease rules for self-driving trucks, Funny Freight Friday, and more.
The fentanyl pipeline is the dark mirror of global logistics: lean, fast, and deadly. And while freight fights inefficiency, the cartels are mastering scale.
Plus, tariff deal with Mexico stalls, July's Blitz Week preparation, J.B. Hunt sees cautious shippers in bid talks, and more.
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