Check Call: Rating 2024 supply chain predictions
In this edition: Looking back at the 2023 predictions for 2024, and freight broker tries for the Supreme Court again.
Biweekly news and analysis for 3PLs and freight brokers. Putting the industry we know and, sometimes love, under a microscope.
In this edition: Looking back at the 2023 predictions for 2024, and freight broker tries for the Supreme Court again.
In this edition: the logistics behind the Rockefeller Center tree lighting, and consumer predictions for peak season are locked in.
In this edition: breaking down the FMCSA’s proposed rule on broker transparency and changes again at Roadrunner.
In this edition: Overhaul published Q3 cargo numbers, and layoffs come for the logistics sector.
In this edition: The end of the freight recession has come, and the U.S./Mexico border gets busier.
In this edition: Breaking down the biggest day every four years, and another strike has it feeling like Groundhog Day.
In this edition: Breaking down how scary freight makes its way to consumers, and the Savannah port rises to the top.
In this edition: Breaking down talent research findings, and the Port of LA looks to set a new record.
In this edition: TIA releases its ‘State of Fraud’ report and Forward Air remains chaotic.
In this edition: East and Gulf Coast port workers on strike and everyone bands together to help with disaster cleanup.
In this edition: Breaking down a white paper that highlights inefficient supply chains; a new cross-border load board.
In this edition: Big strike issues lie ahead, and it’s Truck Driver Appreciation Week!
In this edition: Q4 could get messy for importers, and Aifleet completes Series B round of funding.
In this edition: The TIA’s report has positive findings, and Jack Cooper is back in the limelight.
In this edition: Rail issues and cargo theft plague Canada and Mexico, and the Panama Canal looks for a drought solution.
In this edition: Private fleets are rising in popularity, and the Canadian rail strike looms.
In this edition: Complications mount with cross-border freight, and the FMCSA wants input on guidance.
In this edition: The Inbound Logistics annual survey results have been released, and Werner celebrates 25 years in Mexico.
In this edition: Breaking down the most recent Armstrong & Associates study and the FMCSA hits a snag.
In this edition: Ransom freight is on the rise and TQL has a victory in court.
In this edition: Warehouse study outlines key challenges; Hurricane Beryl makes landfall; and Werner is back on the union front.
In this edition: Fireworks’ biggest day and another fallen trucking company.
In this edition: Coyote finds another home, and another firm closes its doors.
In this edition: Breaking down the new FMCSA fee increase and a big freight payment partnership.
In this edition: The rise of logistics companies looking to go public and the evolution of Denim.
In this edition: The 2024 3PL study findings are out, and Convoy’s legacy lives on.
In this edition: Hurricane season is anticipated to be one for the books this year, and cross-border heats up in Texas.
In this edition: Cross-border is here to stay and the cleanup for the Port of Baltimore.
In this edition: International Roadcheck is here, and Mexico comes out a winner again.
In this edition: First-quarter earnings hit some harder than others, and Cargado had a successful seed round of funding.
In this edition: The dream that may or may not come true under the FTC’s new rule, and TFI International wants heavier freight.
In this edition: Large brokerages take sizable hits, and an unlikely partnership could redeem a fast-fashion company.
In this edition: 2024 might not end up being the white knight, and the Panama Canal opens up for additional volumes.
In this edition: The aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge destruction, and UPS and the U.S. Postal Service form a partnership.
In this edition: Another hit to AB5, and the Southern gold rush has come.
In this edition: Mexico comes for the top spot and a partnership to automate LTL.
In this edition: Why ESG initiatives matter now and the teamsters pull home another W.
In this edition: East Coast ports take center stage, demurrage charges get a hike, and another acquisition is complete.
In this edition: Port roundup and the Teamsters are holding strong.
In this edition: Mergers and acquisitions in 2024 and RXO finally shows its human side.
In this edition: The Super Bowl and logistics, capacity begins to tighten and big jumps in the final-mile space.
In this edition: The evolution of ghost jobs that are hiring but really aren’t, and a deal finally closes and moves forward.
In this edition: A partnership formed to fight freight fraud; what is the future of e-commerce?; And cross-border freight gets a tech infusion.
In this edition: The FMCSA has a first; Mexico holds the top spot; and freight audit and payment hits center stage.
In this edition: The Supreme Court rejected hearing another case on broker liability; spot rates on the decline in Phoenix; and the settlement heard round the world.
In this edition: Stopping freight fraud in 2024 and all eyes on Mexico in the new year.
In this edition: 2024 predictions coming in hot; new TRAC Market Dashboard debuts; and TFI is on the prowl again.
In this edition: looking back at 2023 predictions and one more labor dispute to close out the year.
In this edition: Carriers are left with empty promises of payment; Yellow passes on a lifeline; and putting a book into action.
In this edition: Three intermodal companies form an alliance; DAT has zero tolerance; and Yellow’s legacy lives on.
In this edition: The Supreme Court is petitioned to rule on freight brokers and F4A, and it’s been a rough year for brokerages.
In this edition: Fraud takes no breaks for the holidays, it takes a lot of semi-trucks to move Thanksgiving, and lots of businesses can profit from the parcel rate wars.
In this edition: Cargo theft is on the rise; the Panama Canal is out, Suez is in; and Congress is a fan of the truck driver.
In this edition: The rise of bankruptcy in brokerages, the first day of F3 and pilots find new homes.
In this edition: The numbers behind spooky season, the UAW comes out on top and XPO comes out on top.
In this edition: breaking down what the future for freight brokers looks like, which markets are claiming top spot and how LTL carriers performed.
In this edition: Laredo comes out on top; out of service is on the rise; and GRI season is here.
In this edition: The art of cold outreach; the ongoing autoworkers strike; and when will the next cyberattack come?
In this edition: It’s not your mama’s bid season this year; Shippers are on the hook for carbon emissions; and UPS tries to get customers back on their side.
In this edition: Shippers needs are not met by 3PLs, UAW strike expands, and subscription boxes take hold.
In this edition: The United Auto Workers has its strike moment; Mexico maintains its top spot; and the FreightTech 100 list is back.
In this edition: Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; Minneapolis is taking a dive; and C.H. Robinson goes to the border.
In this edition: Cargo theft was on the rise over the holiday weekend; the Panama Canal wins a spot on bingo cards; and Coyote parts ways.
In this edition: The cost of a conversation, Florida prepares for a Hurricane and Mexico avoids a strike.
In this edition: Identity theft for freight brokerages on the rise, Brake Safety Week is upon us, and the battle for terminals heats up.
In this edition: Sustainability discussions come to the table; China’s Golden Week’s prep; and two companies become one.
In this edition: breaking down the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the unforeseen side effect of rising demand in Mexico, and Yellow officially declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
In this edition: The fallout from Yellow’s anticipated bankruptcy, UPS loses big to FedEx, and Hub Group throws down against the competition.
In this edition: What can Brown do for you, now that the strike has been averted?; the future of the LTL industry; and FedEx pilots stand their ground.
In this edition: What happens if Yellow and UPS stop delivering? And acquisition is Redwood’s game.
In this edition: When the pipeline turns to people; reefer markets take off; and Yellow lives to see another day.
In this edition: One state has over $20 in fireworks per resident; Yellow struggles with negotiations; and a double broker AMA hits Reddit.
In this edition: It might be time to change the password; new Container Atlas findings; and is it double brokering if it’s “responsible”?
In this edition: The FMCSA has issued final guidance on the broker and agent divide and there are big doings in the West Coast labor talks.
In this edition: Comparing freight broker commission rates; Stopping corn at the border; and some C-suite shuffling.
In this edition: West Coast labor union talks get ramped up a notch; Canada goes head-to-head with Mexico; and C.H. Robinson finds a new CEO.
In this edition: Brake Safety Day results released; noncompetes return to the limelight; and Nikola has to get creative.
In this edition: How influencers need a 3PL; noncompetes come for the C-suite; and the first installment of double broker red flags.
In this edition: Earnings season highlights, the rise in flatbed demand and Roadcheck starts Wednesday.
In this edition: International Roadcheck is around the corner — prepare now; quiet quitting won’t die; and Alaska is the new frontier.
Inside this edition: Gen Zers enter the workforce knowing their worth and not settling for less, Mexico continues to boom, and California comes up with another rule about trucks.
Inside this edition: Appeals court rules in favor of Landstar
Inside this edition: It’s never too late to adopt sustainable choices; head on to the blue markets; and the battle rages on for TravelCenters of America.
Inside this edition: West Coast port labor talks continue; sustainability initiatives increasing stock prices; and another acquisition on the books.
Inside this edition: What a 32-hour workweek looks like for the supply chain; the weight of Easter candy; and Mexico collects another auto manufacturer.
Inside this edition: The battle over broker transparency might finally be over; carrier retention helps in the long term; and the claim for TravelCenters of America gets another player.
Inside this edition: Sustainability measures become costly; fully automated warehouses could be the answer; and Walmart’s freshest collab.
Inside this edition: Mexico hits back-to-back trading partner win; omnichannel the next big move for 3PLs; and big developments in the land of C.H. Robinson.
Inside this edition: the Amazon Effect on the supply chain; AI’s role in forecasting; and some acquisitions and growth sweeping the nation.
Inside this edition: workplace trends for 2023; growing demand for industrial space at the border; and the hunt for a new CEO.
Inside this edition: Showdown between freight forwarders and customs brokers; FMCSA’s new regulations; and shiny new purchases for Overhaul and DHL.
Inside this edition: Double-brokering tips; the stats on Valentine’s Day; and 2023 might have its theme of the year.
Inside this edition: A merger or acquisition might be worth considering; big trends in the supply chain world this year; and a cannabis/3PL deal closes.
Inside this edition: The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index makes a splash; for-hire carrier rankings are out; and Nowports comes stateside.
Inside this edition: Regulations for customs brokers get a facelift; Laredo is the MVP; and Credit Suisse provides some new year ratings.
Inside this edition: Warehousing automation will be key; the automotive sector is hot for 2023; and an upsetting trend hits too close to home.
Inside this edition: designer brands relying more on 3PLs; Mexico gains another manufacturer; and more acquisitions.
Inside this edition: It’s time for Lunar New Year stoppages; rent is on the rise; and big promotions in the logistics world.
Inside this edition: Accessibility training for visually impaired freight brokers; California continues to be complicated; and GXO sets the bar high.
Inside this edition: FTC proposes to ban noncompetes; the nonshortage shortage of medicine; and Estes moves to hand down the family business.