Plus, a $350K beef fraud sheme, trucker faced 17 deportations prior to deadly crash, Transfix debuts new tech, and more.
True “produce season” in the continental United States lasts from about April to October, with Sun Belt markets dominating April through June and Midwestern markets dominating July through October.
In the latest episode of "The FreightCaviar Podcast", we sit down with Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway. He shares tips on protecting your business against fraud and talks about Highway's newest product.
Pam Transportation reports over 60% YoY drop in Q2 operating income despite increase in service, impacted by 18% decline in revenue per loaded mile.
Tornado damages Pfizer plant in North Carolina, affecting 50,000 pallets of medication and potentially impacting nationwide supply.
In March, Paul and Bogdan visited MigWay Inc, a trucking company in Charlotte, NC, reconnecting with podcast guest David Voronin.
Yellow's potential bankruptcy amid a union dispute threatens to disrupt the less-than-truckload industry significantly.
Non-FedEx shippers may find it challenging to secure services if a strike occurs at UPS, warns a Shipware LLC consultant.
Despite expectations, Class 8 truck orders remain steady. With all order slots filled, the production for Q4 2023 is anticipated to be strong.
UPS and Teamsters gear up to resume negotiations for a new labor contract. Talks focus on industry-leading pay and benefits for unionized workers.
Yellow Corp. accuses Teamsters of causing its financial crisis, leading to benefit payment deferment and potential labor strike threats.
JB Hunt reports an 18% YoY drop in Q2 revenues due to a persistently weak freight market. The company seeks cost-effective strategies.
Phoenix sets a new high-temperature record, with persistent heatwaves.
ATA's For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index shows a 0.8% YoY dip in truck tonnage for June, despite a month-to-month rise. Freight market remains in a down cycle.
Yellow Corp. defers contributions, risking a Teamsters strike. The move is an attempt to conserve liquidity while securing additional financing.
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