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Supply chain software provider E2open is being acquired by Australian tech company WiseTech Global for $2.1 billion. This transaction, the result of a strategic review pushed by an activist investor, values E2open at $3.30 per share, a 28.4% premium over its closing price last Friday.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers implemented a nationwide overtime stoppage last Friday, averting a full strike after receiving a late contract offer from Canada Post. However, the threat of a strike has already damaged Canada Post’s parcel business, leading to anticipated delays and a sharp drop in volumes as customers seek alternative carriers.

Aurora Innovation has decided to keep a person in the driver’s seat of its autonomous trucks temporarily at the request of OEM partner Paccar, due to certain prototype parts in the base vehicle platform. This observer will not operate the vehicle but will assist with timely recovery if needed, such as pulling over for events like a tire blowout or bad weather.

Don’t forget about our upcoming FreightWaves events, including the Enterprise Fleet Summit on July 23rd and the Supply Chain AI Symposium on July 30th. You can register for these events, which are highlighted as opportunities not to miss, by visiting the live.freightwaves.com website.

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On Episode 842 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is looking at a scorching hot freight market in Savannah, Georgia. The port is seeing record container volumes, and the market is very tight with outbound tender rejects over 23%.

The Secure Roads & Safe Trucking Act just passed in Oklahoma. American Truckers United’s Shannon Everett talks about how the bill will take unsafe drivers off the roads. We’ll also learn what else needs to be done, and we’ll get his reaction to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signing the English Language Proficiency executive order.

An $83 million freight fraud ring was busted early this week in Southern California. DK Consulting’s Dwight Young drops by the studio to talk about the time he was a victim of a cargo theft ring and the long-lasting impacts it has on operators in this space.

In 2023 over 20,000 residents of Yellowknife in Canada had to evacuate due to a devastating fire. Today, we’ll meet a trucker, Darko Vidakovic, who had to drive over 3 miles in reverse to escape the blaze. 

Plus, a container ship in Norway almost hits a house, North Korea gives new meaning to drop shipping and more.

3:15 My freight theft story | Dwight Young

15:10 Container ship almost hits house

15:50 Escaping the Yellowknife fire in a semi | Darko Vidakovic

27:00 North Korea’s drop shipping

27:30 Duffy signs the EO | American Truckers United

35:17 The Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act | American Truckers United

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In this episode, we dive into the world of fraud in the cold chain and supply chain. Our guest, Orlando Candelaria, Senior vice President of business development at System Loco breaks down current freight trends and what were big topics at the Transported Asset Protection Association’s cargo theft event. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.

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Marcos Galperin is stepping down as CEO of Mercado Libre⁠, the online marketplace often described as the Amazon of South America, after 26 years, transitioning to executive chairman while Ariel Szarfsztejn takes over as CEO starting January 1st. This leadership change occurs as the e-commerce giant continues its impressive growth, having handled 1.8 billion orders in 2024. (See article information in sources).

The ⁠Port of Savannah saw a record-breaking April⁠, handling over 515,000 TEUs, a 17% increase compared to April 2024. This marks the third consecutive month of record container volumes for the port and is attributed to importers accelerating shipments in anticipation of potential tariff changes. (See article information in sources).

Learn about ⁠Werner Enterprises temporarily suspending its 401k matching contributions⁠ as part of a $40 million cost-saving initiative for 2025. This decision follows the company's first quarter operating loss and aims to streamline operations and position Werner for long-term growth. (See article information in sources).

Also preview upcoming Freight Waves content, including new episodes of ⁠What the Truck?⁠ and ⁠Running on Ice⁠, and virtual events like the ⁠Enterprise Fleet Summit and the Supply Chain AI Symposium⁠. You can register for these events by going to live.frightwaves.com.

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Zach and John Paul Hampstead discuss erratic import demand and its impact on supply chains as well as the downgrade on US debt and a slowing housing market.

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Federal authorities arrested 13 alleged members of two rival groups engaged in a violent power struggle in the San Fernando Valley for three years. These groups faced charges including attempted murder and illegal firearm possession, and specifically targeted Amazon, posing as carriers on the platform to steal shipments.

Market conditions have led to the bankruptcy filing of a Wisconsin carrier, Elite Carriers, and its associated brokerage, ECI, Inc.. Three other businesses owned by the same person also filed for Chapter 11 protection, with both Elite Carriers and ECI reporting between $1 million and $10 million in assets and liabilities.

Additionally, US law enforcement has obtained a temporary restraining order against two logistics companies, YDH Express Inc. and YDH International, stopping them from using the US Postal Service with counterfeit postage labels. The companies are accused of shipping thousands of parcels for Chinese customers with fake labels, and the complaint seeks to immediately stop the companies and collect money for financial losses incurred by the postal service.

Looking ahead, tune into FreightWaves TV for new episodes of Freightonomics and The Long Haul today. You can also find recaps of the recent Domestic Supply Chain Summit on the YouTube channel and register for the Freight AI Symposium in Washington DC on July 30th, with a ticket special available through Memorial Day weekend.

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This week on The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Brian Woodring, owner-operator and outspoken advocate for protecting drivers from load board fraud. Brian shares what fraud really looks like behind the scenes, how to spot the warning signs before you get burned, and why carriers need to be more cautious than ever when booking freight. They dive deep into the good, the bad, and the ugly across different load boards—and highlight where companies like Truckstop are stepping up to make a difference. If you’re running spot freight today, this episode is a must-listen. Protect yourself and your business.

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Welcome to a special edition of Truck Tech! Host Thomas Wasson dives deep into the cutting edge of commercial transportation at ACT Expo, talking with experts from Kenworth and Hexagon Agility about the future of zero-emission and alternative-fuel trucks. Highlights from the episode:

Whether you’re a fleet operator, engineer, or just a trucking tech enthusiast, this episode delivers everything you need to know about where the industry is headed.

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On Episode 841 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit. We’re kicking things off with coverage from Austin, Texas, where DOT Secretary Sean Duffy officially signed the English language proficiency executive order. We’ll find out why both truckers and trucking associations cheered this critical move toward road safety. 

Can you say “short sea shipping” five times fast? OpenTug CEO and co-founder Jason Aristides barges right in and gives us a crash course on the power of inland waterways. We’ll find out the crucial role they play in domestic supply chains and learn why tariff turmoil could cause demand to grow. 

Freight fraud as a business model? Overhaul’s Danny Ramon talks about the latest on freight fraud and why it has become so attractive for bad actors. He also shares a Memorial Day cargo alert. 

Plus, Armenian cargo theft ring busted in Southern California; and thieves target Apple products on Pennsylvania highway. 

Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.

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In this two part episode Gary Johnson, Head of Safety and Compliance Strategy at Motive and Daniel Patterson, Director of Safety at Western Express join us to talk about how fleets are using telematics technology and AI to improve safety within their fleets.

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