Caleb Revill

Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories. Every person has a story to tell, and Caleb wants to help share them! He can be contacted by email anytime at Caleb.Revill@firecrown.com.
Jul - 2025 -
11 July
Caleb Revill

Truck Parking Club accepts strategic investment from CAT Scale Company

Truck Parking Club accepts strategic investment from CAT Scale, North America’s largest truck weighing network, to make parking more accessible to truckers nationwide.

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09 July
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ServiceUp raises $55M to simplify fleet vehicle repairs

Tech platform ServiceUp has raised $55 million in Series B funding to streamline the vehicle repair process for fleet operators and insurers.

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03 July
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Amazon robots are on course to outnumber its human workers

Amazon is celebrating the deployment of its one-millionth robot as the company continues to advance its automation efforts.

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Jun - 2025 -
30 June
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June ends with third Illinois trucking company to file for bankruptcy

Illinois-based freight hauler Elma Transport Inc filed for Chapter 11 on Friday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

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27 June
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Memphis airport to be renamed after FedEx founder

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority passed a resolution on Thursday to begin renaming the Memphis International Airport after FedEx founder Fred Smith.

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Warehouse automation surging ahead despite projected slowdown

Warehouse automation appears to be gaining traction despite a lowered forecast in market growth for autonomous mobile robots.

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25 June
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Pennsylvania logistics company acquires trucking, warehouse competitors

Milton, Pennsylvania-based logistics company Patton Logistics Group has announced it will purchase Milton Transportation and Warehousing and its sister company, BTR Inc.

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23 June
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BackOps AI raises $6M to solve warehouse inefficiencies

San Francisco-based AI operations platform BackOps has raised $6 million to solve what its CEO has called a “$100 billion inefficiency” in manual logistics labor.

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18 June
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Blue Yonder acquisition aims to streamline its returns process

Scottsdale, Arizona-based supply chain management company Blue Yonder announced Wednesday that it has acquired full ownership of Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions and will continue to support FedEx Easy Returns.

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16 June
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Creditors claim millions as freight bankruptcy filings roll in

Creditors are claiming millions of dollars from two trucking companies and a distribution service provider after all three companies filed for bankruptcy at the start of this week.

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Warp raises $10M to fund fully automated robotic cross-dock facility

Los Angeles-based tech logistics company Warp announced Friday it has secured a $10 million Series A round to scale its AI-powered freight network via robotics and automation.

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11 June
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Whole Foods distributor remains hobbled following possible cyberattack

A possible cyberattack on a major food distributor is beginning to disrupt grocery supply chains.

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Albertsons truckers ratify new Teamsters contract

Over 90 Albertsons truckers represented by Teamsters Local 745 in Dallas have ratified a new four-year contract with the grocery retailer.

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09 June
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Illinois trucking company files for bankruptcy

Nortia Logistics filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois on Monday, listing both liabilities and assets of $1 million-$10 million.

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UNFI suspends systems amid possible cyberattack

United Natural Foods Inc. has temporarily taken some of its systems offline to investigate a possible cyberattack.

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05 June
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Musk says Trump tariffs ‘will cause a recession’ later this year

Adding to a flurry of recent criticisms aimed at the 2026 federal budget bill and other fiscal concerns, Elon Musk stated on social media platform X that President Trump’s tariffs “will cause a recession in the second half of this year.”

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May - 2025 -
21 May
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Wisconsin trucking company, affiliate brokerage file for bankruptcy

A Merrill, Wisconsin trucking company and its affiliate brokerage business have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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20 May
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Georgia carrier disputes top creditors’ claims in bankruptcy filing

BMX Transport filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia on Tuesday.

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12 May
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Motive says court has no basis to grant Omnitracs’ request for retrial

Motive is fighting a post-trial motion by Omnitracs that claims Motive used prejudiced religious and racial insinuations to convince a federal jury it did not commit copyright infringement.

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06 May
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Detroit carrier joins distributor in large-scale bankruptcy

A Detroit-based grocery-hauling company with over 300 trucks has filed for bankruptcy alongside several partner companies.

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05 May
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Omnitracs files motion for retrial over Motive copyright case

Omnitracs is seeking a retrial after a federal jury found competitor Motive not guilty of copyright infringement.

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Sun Country retires jet, delays 737-900 service

Sun Country Airlines plans to scrap one of its Boeing 737-800 airliners to save money on parts.

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02 May
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Freightmate AI seeks dismissal of Flexport copyright lawsuit

Freightmate AI has filed a motion to dismiss Flexport’s copyright infringement lawsuit against it.

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Apr - 2025 -
26 April
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Motive found not guilty of patent infringement

A federal jury has ruled that AI-powered technology made by Motive does not infringe on any of Omnitracs’ patents.

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25 April
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DHL upgrades next-day Medical Express service for Latin America

DHL Express has grown its next-day delivery capabilities by adding a Brazil-to-US lane to its Medical Express service.

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24 April
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Design flaws undercut law to bring chip manufacturing back to US, expert says

On the most recent Bring It Home Podcast, host JP Hampstead spoke with Julius Krein, editor-in-chief of American Affairs, about U.S. industrial policy post-CHIPS Act.

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Los Angeles police recover over $3.9M in stolen cargo

Two men were arrested on suspicion of being part of a criminal enterprise to steal, move and sell stolen cargo in the Los Angeles area valued at over $3.9 million.

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16 April
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160-truck carrier closes after nearly 50 years of operation

A family-owned and -operated Florida trucking company has announced it will close after 44 years in business.

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14 April
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NTSB says trucker in deadly Texas crash didn’t stop for slowed traffic

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report for its investigation into a deadly semitruck crash on Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas, last month.

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01 April
Caleb Revill

Wholesaler association says impending tariffs may worsen inflation

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors has expressed concerns over President Donald Trump’s impending tariffs – set to go into effect on Wednesday.

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Mar - 2025 -
27 March
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Texas trucking company, affiliates file for bankruptcy

A Henderson, Texas, business owner has filed bankruptcy for three businesses, including a trucking company.

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26 March
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Survivor of massive I-35 crash sues Amazon, ZBN Transport for over $100M

A week after a tractor-trailer crash killed five people on Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas, a survivor of the 19-vehicle wreck has sued the transportation companies and truck driver involved.

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25 March
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Contoro Robotics raises $12M to scale AI-powered trailer unloading

Contoro Robotics announced Tuesday it has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round to scale its AI-powered trailer- and container-unloading robots.

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Norfolk Southern boosts industrial collaborations by enhancing infrastructure

In the latest episode of the Bring It Home podcast, Norfolk Southern executive Stefan Loeb discussed the role of railroads in America’s reindustrialization.

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Arkansas lawmakers debate crackdown on undocumented truckers

The Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate are debating two bills to enact harsher punishments against truck drivers who are in the U.S. illegally and obtain or use CDLs.

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24 March
Caleb Revill

Pilot first in US to offer B99 biodiesel for commercial fleets

B99 biodiesel is now or will soon be available at select Pilot travel centers.

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19 March
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New American Industrial Alliance grows as tariffs boost domestic manufacturing

As market analysts continue to gauge the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, some domestic manufacturers are banding together to revitalize America’s manufacturing sector.

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17 March
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Flexport lawsuit accuses Freightmate AI of copyright infringement

Supply chain management company Flexport is suing Freightmate AI, alleging former Flexport employees now heading the logistics software company stole sensitive commercial documents.

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11 March
Caleb Revill

St. Louis region most efficient US inland port district, data shows

New data from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shows the St. Louis region is home to the most efficient inland port district in the country.

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07 March
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Illinois construction trucking company files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Franco Hauling LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned construction hauling company based in Bensenville, Illinois, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Northern District of Illinois.

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03 March
Caleb Revill

Atomic Industries CEO talks AI’s role in the US manufacturing renaissance

In the latest episode of the Bring It Home podcast, Aaron Slodov, CEO of Atomic Industries and co-founder of the New American Industrial Alliance, discusses developments paving the way for a U.S. manufacturing renaissance.

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Feb - 2025 -
26 February
Caleb Revill

Teamsters pilots authorize strikes at Omni Air

Omni Air International pilots with the Teamsters Union voted to authorize strikes at the airline after the union said Omni made “unilateral changes to working conditions” without following legally required processes.

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Formic democratizing rental robotics amid industry growth concerns

Chicago-based robotics solutions company Formic has established itself as a niche provider of automation for smaller businesses with its robots-as-a-service rental program.

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19 February
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Trucking groups praise DOT termination of NY congestion tolls

The U.S. Department of Transportation has terminated New York City’s congestion pricing plan, drawing praise from trucking groups.

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18 February
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Over 500 Teamsters drivers strike 10 Roads Express

More than 500 Teamsters drivers at 10 Roads Express have gone on strike across eight states, accusing the company of “unfair labor practices and refusal to bargain in good faith.”

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Lab0: Robotics system first to fully automate inbound warehouse ops

Ridgefield, Washington, industrial automation company Lab0 announced the launch of the first industrial humanoid-inspired system designed to fully automate inbound warehouse operations.

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17 February
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Reshoring Institute advises companies on returning to America

In the latest Bring It Home podcast, Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute spoke on economic and supply chain factors influencing a company’s decision to bring production back to the U.S.

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12 February
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Machinists union: Tariffs on Canadian metals a ‘gut punch’ to workers

Leaders of the International Association of Machinists are condemning President Donald Trump’s announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada to the U.S.

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Pennsylvania trucking company files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Turk Transportation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

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10 February
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Trump tariffs set up potential ‘nightmare’ scenario for aircraft manufacturing

As the global supply chain prepares to grapple with new and impending U.S. tariffs, one analyst is reviewing the implications for how increased costs will affect aircraft manufacturing—and what particular parts might be most impacted.

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05 February
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Iowa trucker accused of attempted murder in I-80 road rage shooting

Patrick Lee Miller, 56, of Malvern, Iowa, has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged road rage incident on Interstate 80 in Jasper County, Illinois.

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03 February
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Mexico, Canada both delay tariffs after Trump meetings

Mexico and Canada have announced agreements with President Donald Trump to delay tariffs on imports of goods from those countries for one month.

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Jan - 2025 -
31 January
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The logistics of moving minerals key to US reindustrialization

In the latest Bring It Home podcast, Geoffrey Bailey discussed organizing logistics for gathering and transporting mineral components to product manufacturers in the U.S.

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30 January
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Has enthusiasm for robotics stalled?

A market intelligence report by global supply chain automation analysts at Interact Analysis forecasts that growth in the mobile robot market will dip over the next two years.

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17 January
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Rig on Wheels celebrates 15 years of driver recruitment

Rig on Wheels CEO Kameel Gaines will celebrate 15 years of recruiting truck drivers with a virtual event on Jan. 24.

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16 January
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Automation leader says reshoring ‘a matter of national security’

In the latest episode of the Bring it Home podcast, Brian McMorris, founder and president of Futura Automation, said he sees robotics and automation playing a role in reshoring decisions.

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15 January
Caleb Revill

Report: US imports high percentage of goods made with forced labor

A research firm contracted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a report on forced labor in the global supply chain, the role it plays in international trade and how the U.S. can prevent the importing of goods made by slaves.

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06 January
Caleb Revill

New York trucking group says Manhattan tolls burden industry

Monday marked the first weekday since the implementation of the first-of-its-kind congestion pricing program in New York City by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

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Dec - 2024 -
19 December
Caleb Revill

Toymaker talks bringing some manufacturing home

Viahart President Molson Hart spoke on the Bring it Home podcast with co-hosts Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of Firecrown Media, and JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at Firecrown, about why he decided to bring some production back to U.S. shores for his toy company.

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12 December
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Top 8 upgrades to SONAR in 2024

With 2024 drawing to a close, team leaders at SONAR discussed during a Thursday webinar the top enhancements made to the logistics data platform.

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11 December
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Fireside Chat: Carrier Assure CEO talks fighting supply chain fraud

Cassandra Gaines, CEO of Carrier Assure Inc., discusses the fraud crisis in the industry and how carriers can combat it.

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10 December
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Boeing confirms 737 MAX in production again after more than 2 months

After over two months of stunted production due to a 53-day machinist strike, Boeing has resumed building 737 MAX aircraft.

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06 December
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Boeing’s $243M plea deal rejected by federal judge

Boeing’s plea deal regarding criminal fraud conspiracy charges over two fatal 737 MAX accidents has been rejected by a federal judge.

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05 December
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Boom Technology CEO talks return of supersonic flight on Bring It Home podcast

Boom Technology CEO Blake Scholl spoke with co-hosts Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of Firecrown Media, and JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at Firecrown, on the latest episode of the Bring it Home podcast about the return of supersonic air travel.

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CSX asks Supreme Court to renew antitrust lawsuit against Norfolk Southern

Class I freight railroad CSX has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to continue its antitrust lawsuit against Norfolk Southern.

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04 December
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Chinese national accused of shipping weapons from US to North Korea

A Chinese national illegally residing in the U.S. was arrested Tuesday on allegations that he exported firearms, ammunition and other military items to North Korea from Long Beach, California.

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Nov - 2024 -
29 November
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Philanthropy in trucking: Ways the industry gives back

As Americans enjoy a Thanksgiving weekend of turkey, pumpkin pie, football and togetherness, here is a roundup of just a few of the trucking businesses and nonprofit organizations that pay it forward year-round through philanthropic initiatives.

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25 November
Caleb Revill

Macy’s says lone worker hid up to $154M in delivery expenses since 2021

Department store retailer Macy’s, Inc., stated on Monday that an employee hid up to $154 million through intentional accounting errors starting in 2021.

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21 November
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Flexport head of trucking: New broker tech will be crucial in 5-10 years

Bill Driegert, head of trucking at Flexport, spoke Wednesday at the F3: Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee, about technology that is transforming the trucking industry.

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20 November
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Rapid-fire FreightTech demos keep on truckin’ on Day 2 at F3

FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival continued into its second day with more rapid-fire FreightTech demos on Wednesday.

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19 November
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Innovators showcase FreightTech in Day 1 rapid-fire demos at F3

FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival saw speedy demos from over a dozen industry innovators sporting all kinds of FreightTech.

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F3: Future of Freight Festival is happening now!

This year’s F3: Future of Freight Festival will pull into the heart of Freight Alley in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Nov. 19-21.

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15 November
Caleb Revill

Trucking Association of New York blasts revived NYC traffic tolls plan

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state would continue plans to enact congestion pricing tolls in New York City, drawing criticism from the Trucking Association of New York.

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13 November
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FedEx builds capacity in Latin America with new flight routes

FedEx is strengthening its air network in Latin America with two new flights linking markets in South and Central America with Miami, the company announced.

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06 November
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European officials probe attempted air shipments of incendiary devices

Two incendiary devices bound for delivery by DHL from Europe to North America were discovered this summer, prompting Western officials to investigate their origin.

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Proposed Trump tax cuts expected to be a boon for freight

Tariffs, tax cuts and legislation supported by President-elect Donald Trump are predicted to benefit the freight industry.

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05 November
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Boeing strike ends after 53 days

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union members voted to approve a new contract with Boeing on Monday, putting to an end a lengthy strike in the Pacific Northwest.

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Tariffs, regulations and taxes among key issues for retail on election day

Mike Baudendistel, head of intermodal solutions at FreightWaves SONAR, discussed on The Stockout’s election special Monday what Tuesday’s presidential election might mean for the retail and consumer packaged goods industries.

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04 November
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Medical equipment makers call for more domestic production, tariffs

The American Medical Manufacturers Association is advocating for tax incentives and tariffs to encourage more U.S. medical equipment production amid concerns over supply chain disruption following recent hurricanes and ongoing competition with foreign trade partners.

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01 November
Caleb Revill

Boeing slashes DEI department in latest staff shake-up

Boeing reportedly dismantled its global diversity, equity and inclusion department on Thursday, and striking members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers are scheduled to vote on a new contract offer Monday.

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Oct - 2024 -
30 October
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SONAR gives premier look inside shipper data consortium

FreightWaves SONAR hosted a webinar Wednesday discussing its new shipper data consortium with Charles Odom, director of logistics at Halliburton.

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29 October
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Report: Election, port strikes focus nation’s attention on food imports

Researchers at Trace One recently published an analysis monitoring changes in food imports over time, the amount of food imported compared to total consumption, top trading partners and top food items imported for each state.

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24 October
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Bring It Home podcast 1st show talks Memphis, Musk and manufacturing

In the first episode of the new Bring It Home podcast, co-hosts Craig Fuller and JP Hampstead speak with Dunavant Enterprises CEO Bill Dunavant about the future of Memphis Tennessee as “America’s supply chain capital.”

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Boeing strike continues after machinists reject 35% pay hike offer

Union workers voted Wednesday to reject the latest employment contract offer from Boeing.

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23 October
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‘Trust in our company has eroded,’ Boeing CEO says after dismal Q3 results

The Boeing Co. on Wednesday reported a loss in revenues of over $6 billion in the third quarter.

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16 October
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FreightWaves SONAR, Keelvar talk data integration in October Webinar

Nick Persin, director of strategic partnerships for FreightWaves SONAR, spoke with Dylan Alperin, VP of professional services at Keelvar, during the October Webinar about delivering SONAR’s truckload datasets to the Keelvar platform.

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15 October
Caleb Revill

Machinist jobs safe for now, Boeing says

Boeing’s striking machinists are not currently expected to be the target of job cuts by the company, according to an internal presentation obtained by The Seattle Times.

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14 October
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Motive unveils First Responder alert service for commercial vehicle collisions

Motive has announced a first-of-its-kind service that expedites the emergency response of first responders to drivers of commercial vehicles involved in wrecks.

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11 October
Caleb Revill

Hurricane impact on medical manufacturing renews talks on nearshoring, domestic production

More than 86% of U.S. healthcare providers across the country are currently experiencing IV fluids shortages in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, sparking a discussion on nearshoring America’s medical manufacturing.

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09 October
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Boeing considers ‘next steps’ after pulling contract offer for striking workers

Boeing announced it has withdrawn its contract offer to striking machinists union workers as it considers “next steps.”

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03 October
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DeSantis orders Florida National Guard, State Guard to intervene in port strike

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he will deploy the Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard to ports affected by the International Longshoremen’s Association strike.

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Frequently asked questions: The ILA port strike

The International Longshoremen’s Association port strike has made headlines this week as a major disruption in supply chains across the East and Gulf coasts, and FreightWaves has compiled a boatload of information to address frequently asked questions about the situation.

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02 October
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Union behind port strike donates $100,000 for Hurricane Helene relief

The International Longshoremen’s Association donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross’ Hurricane Helene Relief fund on Wednesday.

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33,000 Boeing workers lose health care coverage

The Boeing Co. has cut health care coverage for 33,000 of its workers and their families as machinists union strikes continue to halt production in the Pacific Northwest.

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01 October
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Dockworkers go on strike at ports across US East, Gulf coasts

Union dockworkers began striking against employers at ports across the U.S. East and Gulf coasts early Tuesday morning.

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Sep - 2024 -
30 September
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New York governor urges union, USMX to reach deal before port strike

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday urged dockworkers preparing to strike and their employers to come to an agreement that respects workers but averts supply chain disruptions.

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What to know about the ILA port strike

With tens of thousands of union dockworkers set to strike at East and Gulf Coast ports starting Tuesday, here is an overview of the labor dispute and its possible impact on the U.S. economy.

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26 September
Caleb Revill

Jacksonville Port Authority braces for Hurricane Helene, possible ILA strike

As Hurricane Helene inches closer to Florida and a possible strike looms over East and Gulf Coast ports, the Jacksonville Port Authority has provided a weather and labor update.

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25 September
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Buttigieg, Su urge 3 Class I freight railroads to guarantee paid sick leave

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and acting Department of Labor Secretary Julie Su sent a letter Wednesday urging CEOs of three Class I freight railroads to guarantee paid sick leave for all their employees.

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24 September
Caleb Revill

IAM negotiators say union won’t vote on Boeing’s ‘final’ contract offer

Negotiators for striking machinists and aerospace workers say Boeing’s final contract offer will not be presented to union members for a vote.

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