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Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Wisconsin trucking company, affiliate brokerage file for bankruptcy
A Merrill, Wisconsin trucking company and its affiliate brokerage business have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
American Shipper
Savannah sees record containers amid tariff frenzy
Autonomous Vehicles
Waabi CEO sees success in simulation, wants AV industry to disclose safety data
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Georgia carrier disputes top creditors’ claims in bankruptcy filing
Trade War
Railroad
ITS Logistics report shows surge stressing US rail ramps after tariffs slashed
The ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index shows looming issues at rail terminals and an early peak season ahead.
American Shipper
No container tsunami heading to Los Angeles, says port chief
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Long Beach sees record TEUs on trade war effect
American Shipper
Hapag-Lloyd expects swift China ramp-up after bookings jump 50%
SONAR High Frequency Data
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTI.USANational Truckload Index | 0.01 | $2.34 | $2.31 |
| NTIL.USANTI (Linehaul Only) | 0.02 | $1.79 | $1.76 |
| NTIDL.USANTI (Linehaul Daily) | 0.04 | $1.86 | $1.79 |
| OTRI.USAOutbound Tender Rejection Index | -0.02 | 6.24 | 6.35 |
| OTVI.USAOutbound Tender Volume Index | -0.01 | 10382.98 | 10448.23 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQFWSCTP.USASupply Chain Tech Index | 0 | $3813.13 | $3795.61 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMOTRI.LAXIntermodal Outbound LA Tender Rejection Rate | 0.04 | 0.52% | 0.5% |
| IMOTRI.CHIIntermodal Outbound CHI Tender Rejection Rate | -0.66 | 1.61% | 4.69% |
Latest News
The Stockout
Loose Southern California truck market set to get looser
Carriers in port cities brace for ‘air pocket’ The Los Angeles outbound tender rejection rate is only 2% compared to the national tender rejection rate of 5.4%. (Chart: SONAR) Import volume remained strong in April, as FreightWaves described, with imports up 1.2% from March and 9.1% year over year. Going forward, a major drop-off in […]
The Stockout
Ocean carriers blank sailings as bookings drop
The Stockout
Freight industry braces for drop in demand
State of Freight Webinar
State of Freight takeaways: Freight crash may turn into sudden revival
It’s a whole new freight market from what it was just a month ago, according to the May State of Freight webinar.
A market on the precipice: 5 takeaways from the April State of Freight
The State of Freight webinar focused on a market that is coming to terms with a raging trade war.
5 takeaways from State of Freight: Getting ready for auto tariffs
In the March State of Freight webinar, Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland talked about a freight market on the verge of auto tariffs.
Chart of the Week
Chart of the Week
International Roadcheck tests trucking market
Truckload capacity tightened noticeably during the annual CVSA International Roadcheck inspection period.
Chart of the Week
How replaceable is China?
Chart of the Week
All eyes on Los Angeles with tariff impact looming
Chart of the Week
Look to short-haul freight as an economic bellwether
Chart of the Week
Transportation demand shift looms in the fog of a trade war
Latest Headlines
Less than Truckload (LTL)
LTL carrier Averitt partners with Best Overnite Express for service in the West
The Playbook
The Playbook
Unlicensed, Unqualified and On the Road: Driver Risk Starts With Licensing
According to reports, nearly 4% of drivers on U.S. highways don’t have valid CDLs, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With licensing standards fractured across states and risky drivers slipping through the cracks, here is how fleets can get ahead of driver risk before it costs them a verdict, a fatality or the whole business.
Risk & Compliances
‘You’re Out’: FMCSA Cracks Down on English Proficiency Rules for CDL Drivers
Operational Excellence
5 Red Flags on a Rate Confirmation Sheet You Should Never Ignore
The Playbook
Big Fleet Tactics Small Carriers Can Borrow
Editor's Picks
Trucking Regulation
Duffy restores English language proficiency enforcement for truckers
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday signed an order to again require strict enforcement of English language proficiency rules for commercial truck drivers.
Trucking Regulation
OOIDA’s fight against AB5 in California dealt another loss
E-commerce & Fulfillment
Stord acquires UPS specialty warehouse business for e-commerce logistics
American Shipper
Air Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo to market capacity on ITA Airways, add Rome hub
Lufthansa’s cargo subsidiary is gradually taking over cargo management for sister airline ITA Airways, following Lufthansa’s recent investment in the Italian carrier.
Regulatory Agencies
US to take on possible fraud in foreign-flag registries
American Shipper
US trade representative holds second hearing on Chinese ship fees
Modern Shipper
Technology
DAT acquires Outgo, enters race to become dominant freight exchange platform
DAT is positioning itself not just as a load board, but as the freight industry’s central exchange through its acquisition of factoring and fintech provider Outgo.
Parcel Shipping
