180k Packages Sorted in 144 Hours, Fully Autonomous
We’re entering Day 7! We’ve been running close to a week 24/7 and fully autonomous We’ve sorted over 180,000 packages and have been running continuously, without failure, for 144 hours
Safety Rating Gaps Could Push Spot Rates to $5/Mile
$5/mile for truckload spot rates on the horizon? With 30% of the trucks in the market either having no safety-rating or a conditional safety rating, we could see a large percentage of those carriers drop out of the market. Rates...
SCOTUS Ruling Threatens 1.5M Trucks, Crippling Capacity
Trucking capacity is the tightest it has been in years, with no relief coming anytime soon. The SCOTUS decision could result in the biggest trucking capacity purge in history. There are an estimated 1.2m trucks (36%) with no safety-rating. There are an...
Spot Rates Surge to $3.55/mile, Capacity Remains Tight
Daily truckload spot rates bounce back yesterday to roadcheck levels of $3.55/mile. This is happening despite DOT Roadcheck ending on Thursday of last week. It suggests that drivers took off last week and are not returning before the Memorial Day holiday....
India to Oversee Boeing Fuel‑switch Test After London Incident
Exclusive: India to monitor Boeing fuel-switch test tied to Air India London incident, documents show https://t.co/ZI3Dt1czph via @adityakalra @abhijithg4
Solar-Powered Plane Completes Global Flight, Ends in Ocean
The first solar-powered aircraft to complete round-the-world flight ditches into the ocean #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/KUHRNCsKHh https://t.co/8bUb88kdS9
First Fully Electric Cruise Ship Set for 2031 Launch
World’s first 100% battery-electric cruise ship (1,865 passengers, 275 meters, 82,000 tonnes) to operate by 2031. @meyerwerft https://t.co/WTSUDhF14C
Iran Claims Hormuz Authority, Threatens Global Shipping
Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’. Will Iran keep control of the Strait? Leaving Trump with a maritime mess and how it will affect the Middle East power and global supply chains. https://t.co/cuN8PtOyBF
Questioning Blakeman’s LIRR Savings Without Union Cuts
I look forward to Bruce Blakeman's plan on how to cut LIRR costs without reining in union costs or how to raise new revenues to cover the higher union costs.
Boeing's China Orders Plummet Post‑Trump 2017 Visit
"The country's last big order with Boeing was during Trump's November 2017 trip to Beijing.... Relations between the two countries soured after that, and Boeing has received 51 orders, mostly for freighters, since then." https://t.co/CqiKo4fzid https://t.co/Q5hwp5Uocn
Union Calls Off London Tube Strike, Preventing Chaos
London tube strikes is called off by union, averting travel chaos https://t.co/nok3JHSpL3 via @JamieNimmo63 https://t.co/C88eOiy97r
Boeing Equips Twinjets for Next‑gen Inflight Connectivity
As NGSO services disrupt the inflight connectivity sector, Boeing is providing the necessary specs to enable airlines to retrofit their twinjets with next-gen IFC. Boeing is also in talks to expand its linefit IFC BFE catalog. https://t.co/tcrkBmoZsy
Ground AC Ensures Ventilation Despite GPU Failure on A320
On yesterday’s 6E657 at Vadodara… If the A320 was already plugged into the GPU and ground AC hose, then even if the GPU failed, there should still be ventilation. The ground air conditioning connects directly and doesn’t need the packs or...
Iran Conflict Strains Airlines, yet European Summer Flights Stay Safe
COLUMN: The war in Iran is squeezing airlines, but your European summer holiday flights should still be fine. Right now, oil refiners are squeezing more jet-fuel than ever from each barrel of crude to prevent a shortage. @Opinion https://t.co/6OFW2L6lky
Rising Freight Inflation Signals Broader Price Hikes and Slowdown
US freight inflation is exploding. The LMI transportation prices index just hit 95 — near the highest ever recorded. Freight costs are the hemoglobin of the economy. When transport inflation surges, broader inflation follows. Then the economy slows. #Inflation #Freight #Oil...
China's AI-Driven Port Operates Fully without Human Workers
Fully #Automated: China’s #AI-Powered Port Moves Cargo Without Humans by @_fluxfeeds #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #MI https://t.co/pNEu6UX9En
Emirates Flight Circles 17 Hours, Misses Two Miami Landings
'Mayday For Low Fuel': After 17 Hours In The Air, Emirates Missed Two Miami Landings - View from the Wing https://t.co/zuMMDonokN
Flatbed Rates Surge to Record High, Favor Compliant Truckers
Flatbed trucking rates hit new all-time high as industrial demand and a crack down on bad actors continues to shape trucking economics. It is a great time to be a compliant trucker in America. https://t.co/24j4HeOXf3
Gulf Freight Rates Surge as Shippers Shift to Trucks
Gulf freight rates jump as shipping companies turn to trucks to move cargo https://t.co/a1MIKGhtCM via @ft
Global Focus Shifts From Hormuz to Another Strategic Waterway
As Hormuz crisis rattles the world, eyes are on another key waterway https://t.co/0RQTD4VCdh via @nbcnews
Excited for Tesla’s New Self‑Driving Brain on Movie Night
going in to see this movie. my car will be downloading and installing a new brain while i’m watching it excited to have Tesla Self-Driving 14.3.3 drive me home https://t.co/yX0cpvCHzU
Spirit Airlines Plane Repossession Reveals Powerful Human Narrative
Man @SteveNomadic, this episosde on the Spirit Airlines aircraft repo operation is really something. Sure, it helps if you love aviation, but this is such a human story, well told. https://t.co/nFBqryV3Ec
Detroit Bans Chinese Cars Despite Using Chinese Parts
This new iterm reminded me of an old funny article by late Humorist Art Buchwald. Here is the link: A must read: https://t.co/42Opn8oTge Detroit Wants To Ban Chinese Cars While Its Own Cars Run On Chinese Parts
Croatia Airlines A220 Aborts Takeoff, All Passengers Safe
Split Airport… Croatia Airlines’ brand-new Airbus A220-300 (9A-CAN) on flight OU412 to Frankfurt starts its takeoff roll on runway 23 and suddenly the crew aborts at around 131 knots (~243 km/h). The jet veers left, rolls off onto the grass,...
Upcoming Super Cycle Makes Trucking Ownership Prime
This has been true for 45 years, but the events of the past year are causing a massive correction that will result in the greatest super cycle for trucking in history. It is time to own a safe and compliant...
Conditional Carriers Risk Loss as Brokers Shun Them
26% of all motor carriers with a safety rating from the FMCSA are considered "conditional." This is the group of carriers that represent the riskiest to load. The data is public, and it will be easy to prove that the broker...
ANPR App: Convenience Façade Hides Data Collection Agenda
Malaysia sold you ANPR as a convenience story. Download JustGo, register your plate, and drive through nine toll plazas on the North-South Highway without stopping. Close to 200,000 people signed up. But the app was never just about skipping queues.
X‑Wing: Foldable VTOL FPV Aircraft Merges Drone and Plane
Meet the X-WING: A Foldable VTOL FPV Aircraft with #Drone and Plane Capabilities by @spaceandtech_ #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/LueWSFlol2
Loadboards' Risk Spurs Shift to Closed Broker Exchanges
The riskiest thing that a broker can do is to do business with a carrier that they don't know. This is the power of loadboards: matching brokers with new carriers with whom they have no history. Loadboards are also breeding grounds...
Growth Outpaces Infrastructure, Causing Hidden Operational Bottlenecks
Some businesses quietly outgrow their original systems. (Food Brand) $3.3M/month… demand kept rising, but the infrastructure underneath was built for a much smaller company. Inventory issues started showing up more often. Fulfillment delays became normal. Teams spent more time reacting...
LIRR Strike Could Mirror World Cup Commuter Chaos
Oy 🚉🚉🚉 Potential LIRR Strike Offers Glimpse of World Cup Commuter Chaos https://t.co/87AQ4jRNtK via @sportico @JustBirny
Maritime Week: Dali Settlement, Golden Fleet, Tsunami Threat
The Dali Settlement in Baltimore, The "Golden Fleet," and a 1,500ft Tsunami: Top 5 Maritime Stories 1⃣Updates: Dali, Hantavirus, Seafarers in the Persian Gulf, MSC Baltic III, Arctic Metagaz & Ursa Major 2⃣Global Container Rates & Supply Chain 3⃣U.S. Navy's 30-Year Shipbuilding Plan 4⃣Alaskan...
Tesla FSD Crashes 8× Less than US Average
Tesla reports one major collision every 5.3 million miles with FSD engaged. The US average: one every 660,000 miles. That's approximately 8x SAFER.
Stabilize Supply Chain Now, Plan 90-Day Transformation
Stabilize now: frequent supplier/lead time/logistics reviews + build into SIOP. Longer term: redesign for regional control + stronger planning/visibility. Need a 90-day plan? LMA can help. #SupplyChain #SIOP #Planning #AI #Manufacturing https://t.co/ezZHVkBY9y
Sweden Builds Road that Charges EVs While Driving
Charging on the Move: Sweden’s Road That Powers Electric Vehicles as They Drive by @MikeHudema #Sustainability #ClimateTech #TechForGood #CleanEnergy https://t.co/uDB8jq6lcC
Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Freight Brokerage
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 15, 2026) - https://t.co/J52CVpjQmz #SupremeCourt #freightbrokers #freightbrokerage #trucking #transportation @freightpipes @SAP #AI #cargotheft #supplychain
Hormuz Ship Traffic Split by Type, Direction, Route
Hormuz transit traffic by ship type, direction (in/out), and maritime route—including dark transits (data via @Kpler) https://t.co/WgCsnkRHZL
Riding the New Amtrak NextGenAcela, America’s Fastest Train
Trying the new Amtrak "NextGenAcela," the fastest train in the USA. #train #amtrak #josephsteinberg #nyc #washington
Skyways V2 Flies Cargo 700 Km Autonomously
Skyways V2 #Autonomous Aircraft Delivers Cargo Over 700 km by @spaceandtech_ #Drone #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/ojv2c9wwDw
Flatbed Truckload Rates Hit Record $4.17 per Mile
Flatbed truckload rates continue to set new records almost every single day - up to $4.17/mile https://t.co/4IiSlX08Ba
Asset Carriers Gain Share, Driving Higher Freight Rates
Citi: "Largest brokers and carriers are best positioned to accumulate share." Asset-based carriers are the biggest winners. This will lift freight rates as shippers seek reliable partners with visibility into who is transporting their freight. Brokers will likely seek enhanced insurance...
SCOTUS Ruling Triggers 9x Insurance Surge for Brokers
TD after SCOTUS: "Well-capitalized, high-compliance asset players gain most. Large, compliant brokers could benefit as smaller non-compliant brokers exit." Predicts a massive squeeze on insurance for brokers, and believes brokers will pay similar rates to asset-carriers in the future. "Brokers receive...
MTR Limits Underground Service During Typhoons Above T8
MTR has announced new guidelines for train services during typhoons with strengths greater than T8, with underground lines continuing with limited service. https://www.mtr.com.hk/archive/corporate/en/press_release/PR-26-035-E.pdf
Paper Trails Become Broker Compliance Must-Have
Hot take from a senior exec at one of the largest firms in the space: Paper trails are going to be paramount for brokers going forward. It will be imperative for the broker to demonstrate that they did everything in their...
Truck Owners Benefit, Brokerages Suffer; Asset‑light Model Reversed
This could be good for truck owners/operators and bad for truck brokerages If so, yet another reversal of "victory of asset light business models" for past decades
Floating Drydocks: Versatile Assets for All Military Branches
Floating drydocks are incredibly useful things. Every service should but a few. Navy: Salvage and minor repair Army: to move watercraft overseas USCG: to move cutters overseas Merchant Marine: moving heavy loads Air & Space Force: unusual payloads
Big Freight Execs Celebrate; Small Truckers Face D‑Day
I don’t think I’ve heard a more ecstatic set of executives in all the years covering freight than today from anyone that runs a billion+ freight and logistics operation, including the large 3PLs. It’s d-day for small operators today. To small...
Japan-Linked Tanker Takes Hormuz Route Amid Iran Appeal
Second Japan-linked Oil Tanker Sails Via Strait of Hormuz as PM Asks Iran to Help Out https://t.co/GuG1schx7Z
Boeing Revives New Narrowbody to Rival A321neo
Boeing is seriously restarting work on a brand-new narrowbody aircraft... its biggest new program since the 787 Dreamliner. This jet is designed to challenge Airbus’s dominant A321neo. It will be larger than the 737 MAX 10 and close in size...
Tesla Semi Finally Reveals Specs, Pricing, and Major Orders
This moment has been nearly a decade in the making: The company first announced the Tesla Semi in late 2017. And now we’ve got final battery specs, official prices, and big news about big orders.