Plus: Ten Oaks issues statement following USLS closure, a new bill to combat cargo theft is introduced, and year-over-year trucking costs increased by 6.6%.
Amazon unveils plans for a low-cost storefront featuring Chinese sellers' products, aiming to compete with Temu and Shein in the U.S. market.
ATRI report reveals a 6.6% increase in trucking operational costs during 2023 freight recession. Here's a breakdown of the numbers.
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: Ten Oaks issues statement following USLS closure, a new bill to combat cargo theft is introduced, and year-over-year trucking costs increased by 6.6%.
Plus: Morgan Stanley is bullish on the freight market, RXO stock jumps after Coyote acquisition announcement, and more on the Uber Freight, Aurora partnership.
Plus, a Texas-based trucking company abruptly shuts down, leaving 2000 jobless. The Southeast is heating up, and more.
Plus, a company raises $200M to put self-driving trucks on the road, Forward Air fires 150 employees, and this mega carrier CEO believes the freight market is normalizing.
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