🎣 Nikola’s Final Charge
Plus, Standard Forwarding's big rebrand, J.B. Hunt focuses on intermodal mix amid muted market, DOT ends NY congestion tolls, and more.
Plus, the latest on Atlantic hurricane forecasts, Portex's $6.5M raise, and a looming US port strike.
Ken Oaks, the man behind TQL, is now the richest man in Cincinnati with a net worth of $980M.
Plus, FMCSA accounts getting hacked, manufacturing sector takes a hit in August, and more.
Plus, the Triton Logistics (Illinois) investigation concludes, a major freight forwarder updates on a ransomware attack, and U.S. ports set container volume records in July.
Their expanded HQ offers space for over 3,500 employees and features basketball and pickleball courts, a golf simulator, a 24/7 gym, a full-service cafeteria, 11 mothers' rooms, and more than 40 new meeting spaces. Plus, two acquisition rumors we heard this week.
Plus, Zyn is expanding with a $232 million production plan in Kentucky, NY-NJ ports hit record volume in July, and more.
Plus, an update on Canadian rail stoppage, key economic insights for the current trucking climate, and why country star Luke Bryan may be singing the blues.
Plus, we provide a clarification on Wednesday's story about the truck driver who killed five people while distracted by TikTok, report on Mexico-U.S. truck crossings reaching record numbers, and discuss a new law in Massachusetts that could drastically reduce truck registrations.
A major Canadian rail strike could be on the horizon, which might push more freight to trucks and lead to higher spot rates. Meanwhile, Circle Logistics just hit a big milestone, making over 100,000 calls with the help of AI.
Plus, a new Southeastern logistics company forms, XPO revives plans to sell European unit, and Transport Topics releases Top 100 Private Fleets of 2023.
Plus, a looming port strike could disrupt major U.S. ports and affect trucking rates, ACT Research has revised its 2025 truck forecasts downward due to high inventory levels and slow orders, and more.
Plus, Pride Group shuts down under massive debt, while Mexico solidifies its position as the U.S.'s top trading partner, and a trucking owner pleads guilty in a fatal crash case.
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