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(5 articles)Trump's Canada Trade War Threatens North American Supply Chains
The Trump administration is escalating trade tensions with Canada through the threat of tariffs and trade restrictions, with fentanyl trafficking cited as a primary justification. This represents a si
Truck Jobs Flat as Warehousing Employment Drops 9,500
The July Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report reveals a bifurcated labor market within supply chain operations: truck transportation employment remained virtually flat at 1.465 million jobs—un
Nuclear Verdicts Threaten Trucking Industry: $86M Award, No Negligence
The trucking and logistics industry faces an unprecedented crisis rooted not in operational failure but in the unpredictable litigation environment. A Utah jury's decision to award an $86 million verd
How Shippers Can Win Carrier Capacity in Today's Tight Market
The freight market has fundamentally shifted in carriers' favor after four years of headwinds, according to Covenant Transport's leadership. With capacity exiting the market due to regulatory pressure
Trucking Capacity Crisis Persists: Regulatory Pressures Drive Long-Term Tightness
The U.S. trucking market is experiencing structural capacity constraints that extend far beyond seasonal demand fluctuations or fuel cost volatility. Recent earnings reports from major carriers reveal