Category: Management

Cargo Theft Trends 2023

Cargo Theft Trends 2023

| September 8, 2023

FBI Insights and Proactive Tactics for the Freight Industry  There is a misconception in the freight market that law enforcement is unaware or unconcerned with the amount of fraud plaguing the industry. With fraud cases on the rise, brokers feel exposed and left to provide security for themselves to protect cargo from the ominous threat […]

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Truckstop and Bloomberg Intelligence Survey Shows Freight Brokers Mostly Unfazed by Industry Challenges

Truckstop and Bloomberg Intelligence Survey Shows Freight Brokers Mostly Unfazed by Industry Challenges

| September 7, 2023

The Bloomberg | Truckstop first half 2023 Broker survey shows brokers are optimistic The Bloomberg | Truckstop semi-annual freight broker survey shows brokers remain relatively optimistic about their prospects over the next six months in the face of weaker demand, falling rates and increased competition. “Despite fewer spot opportunities and moderate economic activity, brokers remain fairly optimistic with about […]

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FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders for August Up M/M at 15,400 Units

FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders for August Up M/M at 15,400 Units

| September 7, 2023

FTR reports “As build slots start to open for 2024 production, fleets are starting to place orders on the books” Class 8 orders for August came in at 15,400 units, up 16 % versus July. Orders were down 26% year-over-year, but that comparison is a bit deceptive as last year’s numbers were exceptionally strong. July […]

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Werner Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Werner Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

| September 6, 2023

“National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is a great way to pay our respects and thank professional drivers for undertaking one of our economy’s most demanding and critical jobs” Werner Enterprises looks forward to celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week from September 10-16, 2023. “National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is a great way to pay our respects […]

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Best Fleets to Drive For® Nominations Open

Best Fleets to Drive For® Nominations Open

| September 6, 2023

16th edition of annual survey and contest seeks best employers in North American trucking industry Best Fleets to Drive For®, produced by CarriersEdge, has officially opened nominations for the 16th edition of the program. Now through October 31st, 2023, company drivers and independent contractors can visit www.bf2df.com to formally nominate the companies they work with […]

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Semi-Finalists Announced for the 2023 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award

Semi-Finalists Announced for the 2023 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award

| September 6, 2023

A Record Number of Nominations Leads to 17 Semi-Finalists for the 2023 ‘Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence’ Award After a record number of nominations for the 2023 “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award, Kenworth, Fastport, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative announced the semi-finalists for the ultimate prize: a Kenworth […]

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