AI Fatigue in Freight: What Brokers Actually Want
Freight brokers are over AI hype. Here's why they want ready-to-use tools (not overhauls) and how Epay Manager is quietly changing the game.
Plus: the top five U.S. freight brokerage cities, a hilarious freight tech marketing campaign, and more.
Plus: J. Bauer Trucking closes, ArcBest sees challenges & growth, FMCSA delays broker financial compliance provisions, and more.
C.H. Robinson’s new AI-driven processes now handle 2,600 quotes in just 32 seconds and complete 5,500 shipment orders in 90 seconds.
Tim received an inbound lead from a new customer for an FTL load of mattresses headed from Cincinnati to Chicago. The customer prepaid for the load with a credit card.
Plus: Overhaul’s data shows California leading in cargo thefts, while U.S. ports report rising imports but slowing exports as holiday prep ramps up—and more.
Darren also revealed they’re developing a new platform designed exclusively for carriers.
Plus, an Illinois-based trucking company has filed for bankruptcy, Outrider raises $62M for autonomous yard operations, and at 9 a.m. CT today, we’re releasing an exclusive interview with the CEO & Founder of Carrier411.
Plus, UPS prepares for softer holiday season, truck driver arrested in Tennessee for slashing another truck driver's neck, and more.
In 2023, the top 10 brokerages earned $53.25 billion in gross revenue. In 2024, that figure dropped to $43.77 billion — an almost 18% decrease.
Plus, 52% of all cargo thefts in Q3 occurred in California, Texas, & ...
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Plus, an EV maker partners with Ryder to test a hybrid diesel system, HappyRobot releases an AI update for brokers, and load board traffic declines over the past 3 months.
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