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An Illinois-based trucking company that previously transported general freight, beverages, and paper products has recently filed for bankruptcy liquidation. https://lnkd.in/gCQ3ZYhV

Named the top overall less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in Mastio’s annual value and loyalty survey, Daylight Transport has earned this prestigious recognition. Mastio gathered approximately 5,000 observations from 1,608 LTL shippers through phone interviews. 🎉 Congrats to the top 10: 1. Daylight Transport 2. Averitt 3. Old Dominion Freight Line 4. Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. 5. Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. 6. Ward Transport & Logistics Corp. 7. A. Duie Pyle, Inc. 8. Southeastern Freight Lines 9. PITT OHIO 10. North Park Transportation Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWixP_nb

Ever wondered how important timing is when filing a freight claim? 🤨 Michael Schember from Freightclaims.com shared a recent case with me: a partial load, multiple broker shipments on one truck. After an accident that totaled the entire load, who filed the claim first mattered a lot. In this case, Broker A filed a $120k claim on a $200k policy, leaving just $80k for Broker B, who needed $100k. 🎧 Watch the full episode on Youtube! Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (links in the comments). 📍 Thanks to our sponsor, Salesdash CRM. If you're looking for a freight specific CRM, reach out to Josh Lyles.

We’re examining data from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and analyzing Halloween trends from last year to this year. Additionally, we’ll explore the 600 million pounds of candy that need to be transported by truck before Halloween, along with the number of truckloads required for this. 📍 Thanks to our sponsor, CarrierSource, for sponsoring today’s newsletter. 💬 More in freight: ⚫️ Intermodal Gains In Q3 ⚫️ Brokerage Review of The Week Presented By CarrierSource ⚫️ New Commercial Border Crossing Coming To Arizona 🌎 Subscribe to read today's newsletter (it's free): www.ThinkFreight.io

The FMCSA aims to implement new architecture and procedures to combat the increasing incidents of cargo theft and various types of fraud in freight transactions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtZmuYrW

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and employers represented by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced on Friday that they will resume negotiations for a new master contract in November. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAVKjAsh

Last week, we put the on spotlight Rockwall Services, a freight brokerage headquartered in Garland, TX. As a fractional transportation department, Rockwall offers a full suite of logistics solutions, including freight brokerage, import/export services, and customs brokerage. Brokerage Review Presented by CarrierSource Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gseM-iqJ

A former trucking company owner has been ordered to pay millions in forfeiture and restitution as part of a decade-long bribery scheme. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdkMaJJx

What if companies are actually preparing for a stronger year ahead? "There's a sense of optimism in the market, despite ongoing fears of a potential worldwide recession and other macroeconomic factors." In my conversation with Ricky Gonzalez from Talentek by Hubtek, he shared insights on how businesses are getting ready—both in terms of talent and technology—for a successful 2025. 🎧 Watch the full episode on Youtube! Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (links in the comments). 📍 Thanks to our sponsor, Salesdash CRM. If you're looking for a freight specific CRM, reach out to Josh Lyles.

On Friday, we discussed the massive surge of freight crossing the border by truck. Today, we’re diving into how much drivers from Mexico earn compared to their U.S. counterparts, as well as the number of drivers in the largest regions of Mexico. 📍 Thanks to our sponsor, Salesdash CRM, for sponsoring today’s newsletter. 💬 More in freight: ⚫️ IL Trucking Company Files For BK ⚫️ East Coast Port Strike: What Are The Betting Odds Saying?  ⚫️ FedEx Bribery Scheme 🌎 Subscribe to read today's newsletter (it's free): www.ThinkFreight.io