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I’m excited to be attending Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics, happening February 10-12 in Las Vegas! 🔥 This event brings together the best minds in freight, logistics, and supply chain tech. I’ll be there: ✔️ Interviewing top industry leaders 🎤 ✔️ Covering the latest innovations in freight tech 📦 ✔️ Capturing key insights from panels & keynotes 📝 🚛 If you're attending and want to connect, let’s chat! I’d love to sit down for 10-15 minutes or collaborate on content. 🎟️ Need a ticket? Use the link in the comments to SAVE big! 📢 Who else is attending?👇 #Manifest2025 #ManifestVegas

We’re starting the day with big news from Trailer Bridge, which has secured a major government contract with the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP). The five-year Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract 2.0 (WEXMAC 2.0), valued at up to $1.425 billion. 📍 Thanks to our sponsor, Salesdash CRM, for sponsoring today’s newsletter. 💬 More in freight: ⚫️ Front Loading Cargo Shipments ⚫️ Massive Orange Grower Plans Exit ⚫️ Smart Dashcams For Commercial Vehicles  ⚫️ EU, Mexico Seal Trade Deal 🌎 Subscribe to read today's newsletter (it's free): www.ThinkFreight.io

We’re starting the day with a mixed earnings report from J.B. Hunt. While the company saw strong peak-season performance in its intermodal and highway services, fourth-quarter financials came in below expectations. Earnings per share landed at $1.53, missing the $1.62 consensus estimate due to a 13-cent headwind from intangible asset impairments. 💬 More in freight: ⚫️ $100M Electric Trucking Corridor In Illinois ⚫️ Scheme To Steal, Resell Diesel Fuel Busted ⚫️ California Withdraws Clean Truck EPA Waiver Request 🌎 Subscribe to read today's newsletter (it's free): www.ThinkFreight.io

The wait is almost over! Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics is just weeks away. Don’t miss your chance to learn from & connect with the top minds transforming the future of supply chain and logistics. Secure your spot among the best of the best & register before prices increase Friday, January 24th to save $600 off the retail price!    Register now: https://lnkd.in/gqpayP76   #Manifest2025 #ManifestVegas

We’re starting the day with a significant legal update impacting the freight industry. For the third time, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to address broker liability, leaving conflicting rulings across federal courts unresolved. On Monday, the Court refused to review Gauthier v. TQL, a case involving the widow of a man killed in a Georgia trucking accident. 📍 Thanks to our sponsor, CarrierSource, for sponsoring today’s newsletter. 💬 More in freight: ⚫️ Carrier Review of the Week Presented By CarrierSource ⚫️ Trucking Industry Responds To LA Fires ⚫️ Volumes Plunge, Rates Firm: Report ⚫️ U.S Imports Soar In December 🌎 Subscribe to read today's newsletter (it's free): www.ThinkFreight.io

We’re starting the day with steady momentum in cross-border freight. In November, nearly $83 billion worth of truck freight crossed U.S. borders, marking a slight 0.4% year-over-year increase. 📍 Thanks to our sponsor, Salesdash CRM & Purple Squirrel, for sponsoring today’s newsletter. 💬 More in freight: ⚫️ Slight Drop In Trucking Jobs Numbers ⚫️ 4PL Demand Continues Growth Trend ⚫️ Multiple CBP Busts Discovered Hidden Within Produce Shipments 🌎 Subscribe to read today's newsletter (it's free): www.ThinkFreight.io

We're starting the day with encouraging news! The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative six-year agreement, averting a potential strike after January 15, when the current contract extension expires. 📍 Thanks to our sponsor, Vendorflow, for sponsoring today’s newsletter. 💬 More in freight: ⚫️ Roadside CMV Leads To Shocking Discovery ⚫️ Halting ICE Vehicle Sales In Oregon ⚫️ California Receives EV Infrastructure Boost ⚫️ CBP Seeking To Close Rail Security Gaps 🌎 Subscribe to read today's newsletter (it's free): www.ThinkFreight.io

Today, we’re diving into the latest trends in transportation costs, which saw their highest growth rate in over two years. The December Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) reported a 66.8 reading for transportation prices, up 3 points from November, driven by strong consumer demand and record e-commerce deliveries. 📍 Thanks to our sponsor, CarrierSource, for sponsoring today’s newsletter. 💬 More in freight: ⚫️ Carrier Review of the Week Presented By CarrierSource ⚫️ Partnership For Driverless Semi Trucks ⚫️ Secret ILA-USMX Meeting Ahead of Official Talks ⚫️ Early 2025 Logistics M&A Heating Up 🌎 Subscribe to read today's newsletter (it's free): www.ThinkFreight.io

We’re focusing on a sobering yet hopeful trend in the trucking industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2023 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, truck driver fatalities have decreased by 12% compared to last year, marking the lowest number since 2016. While this decline is encouraging, the profession remains one of the most dangerous in the U.S., with transportation incidents accounting for the majority of the 823 fatalities reported in 2023. 📍 Thanks to our sponsor, Salesdash CRM, for sponsoring today’s newsletter. 💬 More in freight: ⚫️ Creating An Event That Everyone Wants To Attend with Pam Simon, Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics ⚫️ Severe Storms Impacting The U.S ⚫️ Jimmy Carter's Legacy In Logistics 🎧 Watch the full podcast episode with Pam Simon on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts (links in the comments). 🌎 Subscribe to read today's newsletter (it's free): www.ThinkFreight.io