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News · May 11, 2019

Is disruption finally underway in the freight brokerage industry, or has it already arrived?

"On April 25, Amazon announced that it was making an investment of $800 million to reduce delivery times, from two days to one, for members of Amazon Prime. The next day FreightWaves was the first to report that, without any fanfare, Amazon had also launched a digital freight brokerage website at freight.amazon.com." - According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Brian Aoaeh Aoaeh also wrote - "These announcements have pushed us farther along a curve tracing the evolution of the freig

News · May 11, 2019

Truck driver killed warehouse manager after fight about loading

Truck driver Timothy Saunders killed Thomas Hartman (American Furniture warehouse manager) by aiming gun in his face and pulling the trigger . The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. MPD says suspect fled the scene, but has been detained. Timothy Saunders was charged with 1st degree murder. Story by : Mario Pawlowski Source : Memphis Police Dept https://twitter.com/MEM_PoliceDept/status/1126820627493601280

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News · May 11, 2019

Defunct fleet Falcon blames fundraising attempts for not warning drivers of sudden closure

"Falcon Transport — the roughly 700-truck fleet that suddenly shuttered operations late last month and left its drivers, equipment and freight stranded — says it did not notify employees before its closure because the company was trying to raise capital to keep the business afloat. Notifying employees before its closure would have jeopardized those efforts, the company said." - According to article in overdriveonline.com and its author James Jaillet Read full story here : overdriveonline.com/def

News · May 11, 2019

Trucker who fell asleep at wheel after he was forced to falsify his logs awarded $80M

"A truck driver who fell asleep while driving along I-59 in Alabama in 2015 was awarded $80 million by a Texas jury after suing his bosses for forcing him to falsify his logs and continue driving when he should have taken his 34-hour restart". According to article in overdriveonline.com and its author Matt Cole Cole also wrote - " Lozano fell asleep at the wheel and struck another tractor-trailer from behind. Lozano’s injuries included abdominal trauma, a crushed pelvis, crushed left foot and br

News · May 10, 2019

Freight rates continue to slide amid weak demand, expanded capacity

"Industry detail showed that downward pressure in trucking rates continued in April, led by the fourth consecutive monthly decline in long-distance truckload rates". -According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Ibrahiim Bayaan, Chief Economist & Market Expert Read full story here : freightwaves.com/news/economics/trucking-rates-continue-to-slide Source and credits : freightwaves.com / Ibrahiim Bayaan, Chief Economist & Market Expert

News · May 4, 2019

Alabama flatbed carrier Williams Trucking suddenly closes its doors

"For the second time in less than a week, a trucking carrier has shut its doors with no advanced warning. According to media reports in Alabama, Dothan-based Williams Trucking told its drivers on Wednesday to finish deliveries and then return to headquarters to clean out their belongings".- According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Brian Straight Read full story here : freightwaves.com/news/alabama-flatbed-carrier-suddenly-closes-its-doors Source and credits : freightwaves.com / Br

News · May 3, 2019

Trucker faces 40 criminal counts stemming from deadly I-70 crash near Denver

"The truck driver involved in a deadly crash along I-70 near Denver last week was charged Friday, May 3, with 40 separate criminal counts as a result of the crash". - According to article in overdriveonline.com and Overdrive Staff Read full story here : overdriveonline.com/trucker-faces-40-criminal-counts-stemming-from-deadly-i-70-crash-near-denver/ Source and credits : overdriveonline.com

News · May 3, 2019

Former Falcon Transport execs allege mismanagement, contract demands led to company’s abrupt collapse

"Former Falcon Transport executives allege that financial mismanagement and a poorly negotiated contract with General Motors led to the company’s abrupt closure on April 27". Falcon shuttered its doors after sending a message to nearly 500 drivers to cease driving immediately. The company also had nearly 90 office employees at the time of the closure. - According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes Read full story here : freightwaves.com/news/trucking/former-falcon-trans

News · May 1, 2019

DOT’s Hours of Service ( HOS ) proposal listed for early June publication

"In a monthly regulatory update posted this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation has listed June 7 as the projected publication date for its coming proposal to alter federal hours of service regulations for truck operators". According to article in overdriveonline.com and its author James Jaillet Read full story here : overdriveonline.com/dots-hours-of-service-proposal-listed-for-early-june-publication/ Source and credits : overdriveonline.com / James Jaillet

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News · May 1, 2019

Democrats – Trump all-in on $2 trillion for infrastructure

"Congressional Democrats claim they and President Trump have agreed on $2 trillion to fund infrastructure – but the two sides have yet to settle on a way to pay for it". -According to article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher Read full story here : freightwaves.com/news/regulation/democrats-trump-all-in-on-2-trillion-infrastructure-package Source and credits : freightwaves.com / John Gallagher

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News · Apr 30, 2019

Falcon Transport leaves drivers, brokers and insurers unpaid and equipment dumped

"Falcon Transport, a roughly 700-truck fleet out of Ohio, suddenly shuttered its operations Friday, April 26, notifying workers via ELDs, text messages and emails that they should halt work immediately — including drivers still on the highway hauling the carrier’s freight". According to article in overdriveonline.com and its author James Jaillet James Jaillet also wrote - "In addition to marooning those drivers — stranding them without pay, fuel cards or a ticket home — the fleet left millions o

News · Apr 30, 2019

Two truckers awarded for bravery during dangerous weather

"Two truckers were recently recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for their bravery and selflessness for helping stranded and injured drivers during separate winter storms earlier this year". - According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Nick Austin Read full story here : freightwaves.com/news/weather/two-truckers-awarded-for-bravery-during-dangerous-weather Source and credits : freightwaves.com / Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior Meteorologist Do