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Kal Freight’s fraud allegations; Make-A-Wish convoys; Vooma’s $13M Series A | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On Episode 785 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the latest scandal to hit freight. Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC, the company’s largest vehicle finance lender, says it has uncovered evidence of…
Christmas tree shipping season in full swing across the country
During the holiday season, the usually low-volume Pacific Northwest changes from one of the easiest regions to source truckload capacity to one of the most difficult. From late November to around Christmas Eve, thousands of…
Fitch upgrades container shipping outlook – but it’s not because of containers
A major ratings firm is improving its outlook for global container shipping — but the improvement has less to do with boxes than it does with other commodities. Fitch Ratings over the weekend changed its outlook for global…
The Wagyu Beef Burger at Hall Merges New York and Japanese Cuisine
Chef Hiroki Odo uses a wagyu blend, sansho peppercorns, sake, and tamari to create this decadent burger. “I thought it would be nice to make a hamburger that mixed New York and Japan,” says chef Hiroki Odo. Actually, he made…
The 21 Essential Restaurants in San José, Costa Rica
Chicharrones at Chicharronera Cacique Acserí. | Chicharronera Cacique Acserí/Facebook Bone marrow with native maiz tortillas, chicharrones platters at a local party spot, cheese-stuffed empanadas at a decades-old…
Crossword Puzzle Solution for December 16, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the December 16, 2024 print edition.
Amazon Rejects Senate Report on Workplace Safety Standards
Amazon has long been a target of worker’s rights advocates and labor unions, who say the company pushes its employees too hard in the name of getting packages to customers quickly.
The Weekly Tender: Truckload market surging
Welcome to my new series: The Weekly Tender. Each week, I will highlight the stories and topics across transportation that are trending. Truckload market experiences stronger peak season As we approach the final days before…
Trump again backs longshore union as possible port strike nears
President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend doubled down on his opposition to automation as a possible strike by union dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast container ports draws closer. On Saturday, Trump reposted to more…
Truckload rates near a 2-year high: What truckers need to know
Hey truckers, listen up! The freight market’s heating up, and it’s looking good for your wallets. Let’s break down what’s happening and what it means for you out on the road. Hey truckers, listen up! The freight market’s…
