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179,000 truckers’ CDLs revoked; broker transparency; truckload markets | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On Episode 790 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about 179,000 truck drivers whose CDLs were revoked. In late November, those drivers were automatically placed in prohibited status. What does it mean for capacity, and…
Reefer market shows signs of tightening
Reefer tender rejection rates rise from the West Coast (Chart: SONAR) Earlier this week, a few of my SONAR colleagues and I spoke with a major freight broker that is heavily involved with reefer. He sees signs of the reefer…
We Deserve Free Sparkling Water
Seltzer for all | Lille Allen Why more restaurants are making sparkling water free At a recent celebratory meal, when presented with the essential opening question of any meal — “Still or sparkling?” — I chose sparkling, and…
Nippon Steel Confident It Can Close Widely Opposed US Deal
Nippon Steel reiterated confidence that its $14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel Corp. can be completed by year-end, even as the current and incoming presidents oppose the takeover.
Scarbrough Global to acquire Texas cross-border logistics provider
Logistics provider Scarbrough Global is acquiring Parker & Co., a supply chain services firm headquartered in Brownsville, Texas. Parker & Co. was founded in 1985 by Frank Parker. The company has 60 employees and over…
HappyRobot’s $15.6M raise will focus on product development
HappyRobot, an AI-powered communication solution, announced Wednesday it has closed a $15.6 million Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Y Combinator, RyderVentures and other…
SONAR inks data partnership with Transfix
Chattanooga, Tennessee-based supply chain intelligence platform SONAR announced a data partnership with Transfix, a New York City-based technology and data solutions provider for the logistics industry. SONAR’s extensive…
Pascual Brings Taste of Mexico City to D.C.’s Capitol Hill
Chefs Isabel Coss and Matt Conroy team up for Oaxacan dishes like lamb neck barbacoa, buñuelos, and mezcal-cured smoked trout. “Mexican cuisine starts with corn,” says Isabel Coss, the co-chef of Washington D.C. restaurant…
Stellantis CFO Vows to Rebuild Trust After Exit of CEO
Stellantis NV is working to rebuild trust with dealers, suppliers, unions and governments after a period of tension under former CEO Carlos Tavares.
Trump Taps Peter Navarro as Trade Counselor
President-elect Donald Trump tapped Peter Navarro as his senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, elevating him to a role similar to the one he played in the first Trump administration.
