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Are GLP-1 weight loss drugs behind this summer's dip in beer and soda freight? Yes, because GLP-1s suppress cravings for addictive beverages and snacks. By quieting neural reward pathways, GLP-1s reduce consumer appetite for alcohol and sugary drinks while shifting restaurant dining toward smaller portions. As a result, CPG shippers and food service distributors are seeing structural shifts in freight volume. Don Everhart, Head of Partnerships & Strategy at Transflo, breaks down the data.

Are GLP-1 weight loss drugs behind this summer's dip in beer and soda freight? Yes, because GLP-1s suppress cravings for addictive beverages and snacks. By quieting neural reward pathways, GLP-1s reduce consumer appetite for alcohol and sugary drinks while shifting restaurant dining toward smaller portions. As a result, CPG shippers and food service distributors are seeing structural shifts in freight volume. Don Everhart, Head of Partnerships & Strategy at Transflo, breaks down the data.

26,026 views • 12 days ago

Shippers and warehouse operators now face direct legal liability if they fail to verify CDL credentials and carrier authority at the gate shack. Simply checking a pickup number is no longer enough to protect against negligent dispatch claims. John Ferguson, Founder & CEO of Pivot Supply Chain Solutions, discusses Delilah’s Law amendments, shipper liability, and facility gate-check compliance.

Shippers and warehouse operators now face direct legal liability if they fail to verify CDL credentials and carrier authority at the gate shack. Simply checking a pickup number is no longer enough to protect against negligent dispatch claims. John Ferguson, Founder & CEO of Pivot Supply Chain Solutions, discusses Delilah’s Law amendments, shipper liability, and facility gate-check compliance.

13,634 views • 8 days ago

Insurance rates for freight brokers aren’t going up 10%—they could go up 10X. 🚨 With SCOTUS opening the door to broker liability, insurance models are being ripped up. We’re talking about a potential exodus of providers and "uninsurable" brokerages. If you’re hiring carriers with questionable safety ratings, you aren’t just taking a risk—you’re handing a blank check to trial attorneys. Watch the full video:

Insurance rates for freight brokers aren’t going up 10%—they could go up 10X. 🚨 With SCOTUS opening the door to broker liability, insurance models are being ripped up. We’re talking about a potential exodus of providers and "uninsurable" brokerages. If you’re hiring carriers with questionable safety ratings, you aren’t just taking a risk—you’re handing a blank check to trial attorneys. Watch the full video:

109,897 views • 4 months ago

The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially signed on as a customer of SONAR to harness high-frequency freight market data. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology will use this intelligence to upgrade its baseline understanding of the logistics sector. Bypassing legacy government databases that suffer from significant processing lag, the DOT can now monitor real-time economic impacts and optimize federal transportation analysis with unprecedented precision

The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially signed on as a customer of SONAR to harness high-frequency freight market data. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology will use this intelligence to upgrade its baseline understanding of the logistics sector. Bypassing legacy government databases that suffer from significant processing lag, the DOT can now monitor real-time economic impacts and optimize federal transportation analysis with unprecedented precision

69,172 views • 3 months ago

UNANIMOUS. The Supreme Court just sent a shockwave through the freight industry. 9-0 decision: Broker liability is back on the table. Even with the US Chamber and FMCSA arguing otherwise, SCOTUS ruled that negligence claims against brokers can survive. This changes the game for freight litigation. It’s no longer a question of "if" but "how" brokers vet their carriers. Watch the full breakdown:

UNANIMOUS. The Supreme Court just sent a shockwave through the freight industry. 9-0 decision: Broker liability is back on the table. Even with the US Chamber and FMCSA arguing otherwise, SCOTUS ruled that negligence claims against brokers can survive. This changes the game for freight litigation. It’s no longer a question of "if" but "how" brokers vet their carriers. Watch the full breakdown:

74,530 views • 4 months ago

"If you can't find drivers, you're not going to buy new trucks. And if you don't buy new trucks, you're not going to grow your fleet." Despite massive capital reserves and aggressive driver retention bonuses, even the nation’s largest asset carriers are struggling to keep their truck seats filled. This persistent human capacity shortage acts as a natural ceiling on asset growth, ensuring that the broader freight market is highly unlikely to overcorrect into looser territory as we head into the second half of the year.

"If you can't find drivers, you're not going to buy new trucks. And if you don't buy new trucks, you're not going to grow your fleet." Despite massive capital reserves and aggressive driver retention bonuses, even the nation’s largest asset carriers are struggling to keep their truck seats filled. This persistent human capacity shortage acts as a natural ceiling on asset growth, ensuring that the broader freight market is highly unlikely to overcorrect into looser territory as we head into the second half of the year.

46,321 views • 3 months ago

Live with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs | Freight Expectations

Live with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs | Freight Expectations

58,453 views • 4 months ago

Why isn’t the U.S. Navy clearing the Strait of Hormuz? It’s not just a policy choice—it’s a math problem. The current strategy involves a phased plan to de-escalate the Iranian military , but the U.S. lacks the "low-end" frigates and escort vessels needed to move 3,000+ ships safely. See the full episode of Freight Expectations:

Why isn’t the U.S. Navy clearing the Strait of Hormuz? It’s not just a policy choice—it’s a math problem. The current strategy involves a phased plan to de-escalate the Iranian military , but the U.S. lacks the "low-end" frigates and escort vessels needed to move 3,000+ ships safely. See the full episode of Freight Expectations:

55,037 views • 6 months ago

Is a $1.5 trillion defense budget enough to keep up with China's rapid manufacturing expansion? Modern conflicts, from Ukraine to Iran, are actively forcing the US to pivot and scale up production, including moving high-tech operations like autonomous shipbuilding to places like South Texas. Throughout history—even dating back to Japan's supply chain collapse in WWII—wars are won by the side that can outlast the other logistically.

Is a $1.5 trillion defense budget enough to keep up with China's rapid manufacturing expansion? Modern conflicts, from Ukraine to Iran, are actively forcing the US to pivot and scale up production, including moving high-tech operations like autonomous shipbuilding to places like South Texas. Throughout history—even dating back to Japan's supply chain collapse in WWII—wars are won by the side that can outlast the other logistically.

22,254 views • 2 months ago

Drawing on her perspective as an expert witness in major transportation cases, Cassandra Gaines reveals that plaintiff attorneys are aggressively preparing lawsuits against entities across the supply chain, including companies that have never faced litigation before. As these court filings go public, heightened liability fears will force brokers and shippers to adopt strict carrier selection criteria, benching marginal or unvetted fleets and accelerating capacity tightness across major freight lanes.

Drawing on her perspective as an expert witness in major transportation cases, Cassandra Gaines reveals that plaintiff attorneys are aggressively preparing lawsuits against entities across the supply chain, including companies that have never faced litigation before. As these court filings go public, heightened liability fears will force brokers and shippers to adopt strict carrier selection criteria, benching marginal or unvetted fleets and accelerating capacity tightness across major freight lanes.

16,473 views • 2 months ago

Craig Fuller details the company's knockout second-quarter performance, noting an incredible 19% year-over-year jump in overall revenue and a staggering 45% surge in EPS. The primary driver of this explosive growth isn't standard contract truckload lanes, but rather an impressive 10% volume growth within their intermodal segment. This stellar performance is fueled by a significant shift toward the Eastern portion of the United States, as modern shippers increasingly swap out long-haul over-the-road trucking to tap into more efficient, rail-based intermodal routes.

Craig Fuller details the company's knockout second-quarter performance, noting an incredible 19% year-over-year jump in overall revenue and a staggering 45% surge in EPS. The primary driver of this explosive growth isn't standard contract truckload lanes, but rather an impressive 10% volume growth within their intermodal segment. This stellar performance is fueled by a significant shift toward the Eastern portion of the United States, as modern shippers increasingly swap out long-haul over-the-road trucking to tap into more efficient, rail-based intermodal routes.

15,397 views • 2 months ago

Trucking is regulated by 91-year-old Hours of Service rules from 1935, drastically limiting productivity to 8.75 hours/day. Zach Meiborg argues for a 14-on, 10-off policy to increase driver pay, reduce parking needs (equivalent to 40,000 spots), and combat rampant fraud from non-compliant carriers.

Trucking is regulated by 91-year-old Hours of Service rules from 1935, drastically limiting productivity to 8.75 hours/day. Zach Meiborg argues for a 14-on, 10-off policy to increase driver pay, reduce parking needs (equivalent to 40,000 spots), and combat rampant fraud from non-compliant carriers.

18,673 views • 3 months ago

Is the USPS setting itself up for a logistics logjam? The Postal Service is once again pushing to remove non-domiciled CDL drivers from its transportation network. They tried this last August and folded in 48 hours—now they’re back at it. The problem? The reality of how pervasive non-compliant line-haul drivers are in the system. Insiders say the disconnect between political goals and operational reality is "significant". See all of Zach and Craig's insights from the State of Freight Webinar:

Is the USPS setting itself up for a logistics logjam? The Postal Service is once again pushing to remove non-domiciled CDL drivers from its transportation network. They tried this last August and folded in 48 hours—now they’re back at it. The problem? The reality of how pervasive non-compliant line-haul drivers are in the system. Insiders say the disconnect between political goals and operational reality is "significant". See all of Zach and Craig's insights from the State of Freight Webinar:

25,256 views • 5 months ago

A $604 million nuclear verdict against C.H. Robinson just sent shockwaves through the freight brokerage industry. Here’s why this Dallas County case is a massive deal: 1️⃣ F4A Protection is Gone: Brokers can no longer rely on F4A preemption as an easy defense. 2️⃣ Employer Status Creep: The jury determined the carrier's driver was effectively acting as an employee of the broker. 3️⃣ Financial Exposure: As the primary collectible defendant, the broker faces picking up the bulk of the liability.

A $604 million nuclear verdict against C.H. Robinson just sent shockwaves through the freight brokerage industry. Here’s why this Dallas County case is a massive deal: 1️⃣ F4A Protection is Gone: Brokers can no longer rely on F4A preemption as an easy defense. 2️⃣ Employer Status Creep: The jury determined the carrier's driver was effectively acting as an employee of the broker. 3️⃣ Financial Exposure: As the primary collectible defendant, the broker faces picking up the bulk of the liability.

13,546 views • 2 months ago

Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy steam locomotive is commanding massive crowds on its historic tour. Bill Stephens details the incredible public response to the engine's first journey through the East since it was originally built in 1941.

Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy steam locomotive is commanding massive crowds on its historic tour. Bill Stephens details the incredible public response to the engine's first journey through the East since it was originally built in 1941.

18,514 views • 3 months ago

Some in trucking call it the mafia. People are scared to speak out — even the biggest carriers. The truth? There’s no driver shortage. The ATA’s false narrative has wrecked our industry: unsafe carriers, bad policies, and collapsing standards. It’s time for accountability. Catch Craig's full interview on the ATA here:

Some in trucking call it the mafia. People are scared to speak out — even the biggest carriers. The truth? There’s no driver shortage. The ATA’s false narrative has wrecked our industry: unsafe carriers, bad policies, and collapsing standards. It’s time for accountability. Catch Craig's full interview on the ATA here:

43,374 views • 11 months ago

Brace for impact: Shipping budgets are about to blow out. We’re seeing a major shift in the freight market. Full webinar:

Brace for impact: Shipping budgets are about to blow out. We’re seeing a major shift in the freight market. Full webinar:

28,262 views • 6 months ago

SHIPPERS: The legal target has moved. f you think the 9-0 SCOTUS "sea shift" stops at brokers, you aren’t paying attention. Plaintiff attorneys are following the money, and it leads straight to enterprise shippers. The new legal argument: "You hired the wrong broker. If you hadn't, this accident wouldn't have happened". Full episode:

SHIPPERS: The legal target has moved. f you think the 9-0 SCOTUS "sea shift" stops at brokers, you aren’t paying attention. Plaintiff attorneys are following the money, and it leads straight to enterprise shippers. The new legal argument: "You hired the wrong broker. If you hadn't, this accident wouldn't have happened". Full episode:

20,967 views • 4 months ago

"American heavy manufacturing is roaring back—and the hard data proves this isn't just a temporary trend." Looking at foundational indicators like coke carloads—a key fossil fuel derivative used to blast high-temperature furnaces—reveals an aggressive production ramp-up. Unlike historic cycles that relied entirely on coastal consumer imports, this multi-sector expansion is originating directly from industrial hubs across the Midwest, Southeast, and Texas.

"American heavy manufacturing is roaring back—and the hard data proves this isn't just a temporary trend." Looking at foundational indicators like coke carloads—a key fossil fuel derivative used to blast high-temperature furnaces—reveals an aggressive production ramp-up. Unlike historic cycles that relied entirely on coastal consumer imports, this multi-sector expansion is originating directly from industrial hubs across the Midwest, Southeast, and Texas.

14,611 views • 3 months ago

The ugly truth about the SCOTUS broker liability ruling: You can’t have your cake and eat it too. Many carriers celebrated the decision—but if brokers are legally liable, they’re going to demand total transparency to protect their businesses. Get ready for intense vetting that some will find highly intrusive. Full episode:

The ugly truth about the SCOTUS broker liability ruling: You can’t have your cake and eat it too. Many carriers celebrated the decision—but if brokers are legally liable, they’re going to demand total transparency to protect their businesses. Get ready for intense vetting that some will find highly intrusive. Full episode:

18,532 views • 4 months ago