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Trucking Regulation
Wabash National hit with $462M verdict in trailer equipment case
A St. Louis jury award in favor of crash-victim families could stir public awareness for truck trailer safety regulations.
Logistics/Supply Chains
FreightWaves announces Ultimate Marketing Challenge
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Illinois trucking company with 480 drivers abruptly ceases operations
American Shipper
Union reps back East and Gulf Coast dock strike
Truck Driver Issues
Truck transportation jobs about where they were when Yellow folded a year ago
American Shipper
LA port terminal getting $52 million for on-dock rail
Less than Truckload (LTL)
LTL carriers see softer volume trends in August
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Trucking Regulation
California bill would expand state’s power over warehouses and related trucking
Opponents of a bill transferring significant authority over California warehouses from local governments to the state are waiting to see whether Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign it.
Less than Truckload (LTL)
Yellow to depose Teamsters head in effort to quash alleged WARN Act violations
Less than Truckload (LTL)
Saia still seeing volume growth full year after Yellow’s collapse
Less than Truckload (LTL)
Economic headwinds, light shipments weigh on ArcBest in August
American Shipper
Air Cargo
Defunct Hawaiian cargo airline reimburses workers for unpaid wages
The Department of Labor has clawed back hundreds of thousands of dollars in back pay owed by Transair, a Hawaiian cargo airline that is no longer flying.
Modern Shipper
Technology
TuSimple plans to settle federal fraud lawsuit for $189M
While the company continues to deny any wrongdoing, TuSimple has filed to settle its federal fraud case.
Modern Shipper
A2Z rolls out delivery ‘drone-network-as-a-service’ offering
E-commerce & Fulfillment
Teamsters can protest at Amazon air hub, federal court says
The Stockout
Ocean spot rates have likely peaked
Bankruptcies and Layoffs
Sponsored Insights
Preparing your trucking company if you have to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
In today’s volatile economy, it is vital to choose a factoring partner that can offer the financial support and expertise needed to navigate the complexities of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Nashville brokerage abruptly ceases operations, cuts 130 jobs
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Perdue Transportation drivers blindsided by layoffs
AskWaves
Maritime
How safe is Red Sea? Different shipping lines have different answers
Shipping stocks are under pressure as some ocean carriers show faith in military protection from Red Sea attacks.
Chart of the Week
Chart of the Week
What the surge in empty container moves says about the freight market
Empty containers could be a strong transportation demand signal for September, but the market appears ready to handle it, for now.
Technology
Net-Zero Carbon
Intermodal
Minnesota DOT seeks comments on freight plan
Minnesota’s federally mandated State Freight Plan identifies key areas for investment in the statewide transportation system to ensure goods movement that is safe, efficient and sustainable.
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