Check Call

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. 

Inside this edition: Nearshoring to Mexico on the rise; Canada comes out on top again; Not your average Super 8-K makes headlines.

Inside this edition: Money can’t fix a people problem; FMCSA announces new oversight plan; and Forward Air adds to its family.

Inside this edition: Prospecting gets creative; size matters in final mile delivery; and C.H. Robinson makes executive changes.

Inside this edition: CVSA Brake Safety Week; Canada is No. 1; and robots and hot dogs come together.