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I’d like to propose the addition of loaded hotshot drag racing
If WTT ever throws a conference or FW gives me creative control of one of there’s, here’s what I’d like to feature:
– Limp Bizkit live at the main party
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– Bare knuckle shipping container boxing (or we could use those smashing sticks like on…
Record US imports in June but have we already peaked?
Spot rates from Far East to U.S. West and East Coast ports have dropped by 17% and 3.2% since July 1
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- Senate confirms Derek Barrs as FMCSA chiefby John Gallagher on 10/07/2025 at 22:07
Former law enforcement official Derek Barrs will become the eighth administrator of the nation’s top trucking regulator. The post Senate confirms Derek Barrs as FMCSA chief appeared first on FreightWaves.
- California carrier closes doors, terminates over 100 employeesby Caleb Revill on 10/07/2025 at 19:46
San Diego trucking company Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC will permanently close operations and lay off 116 employees at the end of the month. The carrier filed a WARN notice in California on Sept. 1, 2025, notifying employees that the […]
- CSafe launches new reusable thermal cover for pharmaceutical manufacturersby Mary O’Connell on 10/07/2025 at 19:01
Environmental accountability is no longer optional; pharmaceutical manufacturers are under mounting pressure to demonstrate that their logistics can be both safe and sustainable. CSafe believes its newly launched Silverskin RE reusable […]
- New AAR analysis signals rail freight cautionby Stuart Chirls on 10/07/2025 at 18:27
The latest AAR analysis offers a cautious outlook after September rail volumes reflect the uneven pace of the U.S. economy. The post New AAR analysis signals rail freight caution appeared first on FreightWaves.
- USPS mail delivery dispute goes before Supreme Courtby Eric Kulisch on 10/07/2025 at 18:10
The Supreme Court will hear a case involving the U.S. Postal Service and whether it can be sued for deliberately withholding mail from a resident. The post USPS mail delivery dispute goes before Supreme Court appeared first on FreightWaves.
- Surprising surge: Trucking spot market rates climb overnightby Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves on 10/07/2025 at 17:50
There’s something happening hereWhat it is ain’t exactly clearThere’s a man with a gun over thereA-telling me I got to beware That’s the song that’s playing in my head as I try to make sense of what I’m seeing in the freight […]
- Flex, Jabil, and Foxconn: The Quiet Evolution of Contract Manufacturing into Full-Scale Supply-Chain Orchestrationby Jim Frazer on 10/07/2025 at 19:19
For years, Flex, Jabil, and Foxconn stayed mostly behind the curtain. They built the phones, servers, and circuit boards that defined the digital age but rarely shaped the conversation around how those products reached the market. Their […]
- Major Fire at Key Aluminum Plant Hits Ford’s F-150 Productionby Gaven Simon on 10/07/2025 at 16:19
A major fire at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, is causing major disruptions across the U.S. automotive industry, with Ford’s highly profitable F-150 pickup truck particularly affected. The fire, which broke out on […]
- How ChatGPT Apps Could Influence Supply Chain and Logistics Operationsby Logistics Viewpoints Editorial Team on 10/07/2025 at 11:27
OpenAI introduced a new capability within ChatGPT: the ability to run integrated applications, supported by a developer toolkit called the Apps SDK. These apps allow users to interact with data, tools, and systems directly through […]
- AMD and OpenAI Sign Long-Term GPU Deployment Agreement: Strategic and Supply Chain Considerationsby Jim Frazer on 10/06/2025 at 16:53
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and OpenAI jointly announced a strategic partnership focused on scaling compute capacity for artificial intelligence systems. The agreement outlines OpenAI’s plan to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD […]
- How Chinese Software Companies Succeed Abroad: Comparing Client-Following, Agent Partnerships, and Local Subsidiariesby Dora Zhu on 10/06/2025 at 08:10
In-depth Analysis of Overseas Expansion Models for Chinese Software Enterprises Driven by the global digitalization trend, the software industry has become a focal point of global economic competition. After accumulating rich experience […]
- From Tariffs to TikTok: How the Trump Administration’s ‘Whole-of-Government’ Industrial Deals Are Reshaping U.S. Supply Chainsby Jim Frazer on 10/03/2025 at 14:18
In the months leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, the Trump administration has launched a broad initiative to negotiate agreements with companies across as many as thirty industries. According to reporting from Reuters and other […]
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- Power outages drive supply chain worries, report saysby Suman Bhattacharyya on 10/07/2025 at 14:51
Some global executives are also rethinking network geographies, choosing facility locations based on energy reliability, a Prologis survey found.
- 2025 peak season fees: How FedEx, UPS, Amazon and USPS compareby Max Garland on 10/07/2025 at 13:54
Major delivery providers have increased the rates of their temporary holiday surcharges compared to last year.
- Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution centerby Kelly Stroh on 10/07/2025 at 11:40
Once operational in 2026, the facility will service stores across several states in the Southwest.
- Trump: Truck tariffs coming Nov. 1by Philip Neuffer and David Taube on 10/06/2025 at 23:00
The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.
- American Eagle eyes 60% cut in tariff costs from mitigation measuresby Antone Gonsalves on 10/06/2025 at 14:41
By early 2026, the retailer plans to slash duty costs from $180 million to $70 million through higher prices and transportation optimization.
- Anheuser-Busch invests $7.4M to expand Michelob Ultra productionby Laurel Deppen on 10/06/2025 at 13:41
The beer giant is expanding its Los Angeles brewery as part of a company-wide initiative to upgrade U.S. manufacturing operations.