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TIE brings new insurance product to underserved market
Trucking companies do not have many options when it comes to insuring their fleets. This lack of capacity and competition in the market has contributed to the sky-high rates that many companies struggle to pay in today’s…
Saia Reports Q3 Revenue Growth Amid Network Expansion
Saia Inc. reported Oct. 25 that it was able to post record-high third-quarter revenue amid an ongoing effort to expand its operational footprint.
AI technology helps fleet managers detect drowsy drivers
Drowsiness while driving is a critical risk, contributing to thousands of crashes and hundreds of deaths each year, with drowsy drivers being three times more likely to cause accidents. To mitigate these scenarios fleet…
Report says Russia aided Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping
Russia aided Houthi rebels in Yemen targeting shipping through the Red Sea, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The data used to target ships with missiles and drones came earlier this year from Iran’s Islamic…
New Food and Beverage Product Launches, October 21 – 25
This week’s lineup of new food and beverage products includes protein-packed beverages, gluten-free dumplings, avocado oil shortening, and a new line of organic flour. Pop-Tarts: Frosted Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Photo: Pop-Tarts…
What impacts insurance rates?
On this episode on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner sits down with Ashley Hammonds, executive vice president and general manager at Reliance Partners to break down some of the current trends in the industry and its impact on…
Container ship companies to pay $102M in bridge collapse costs
The two shipping companies involved in the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge have agreed to settle a lawsuit with the federal government for $102 million. The settlement payment by Grace Ocean Private…
Data behind cargo and rail theft epidemic; DOT puts $30M towards parking | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On episode 775 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Overhaul’s Danny Ramon to look at the data behind the cargo and rail theft epidemic. We all saw the recent rail looting in Chicago and have heard the ever increasing…
Universal Logistics misses on Q3 EPS and revenue forecasts
Universal Logistics Holdings reported a 1.3% increase in operating revenue to $426.8 million in the third quarter. The company also reported earnings per share of $1.01 per in the third quarter. However, Universal Logistics…
Running on Ice: Organ transportation goes subzero
Hello, and welcome to the coolest community in freight! You know what’s cool? This year’s Future of Freight Festival. It takes place Nov. 19-21 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. What makes it so cool is the beautiful fall foliage,…
