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06/23/2025

🚛 DAT & OTR Quietly Settle Factoring Dispute Over Outgo Deal ⚖️

After weeks of legal heat, DAT Freight & Analytics and OTR Solutions have reached an amicable resolution in a dispute over DAT’s May acquisition of fintech startup Outgo.

📌 The Backstory
▫️ DAT acquired Outgo to embed financial services into its DAT One freight platform.
▫️ OTR filed a lawsuit in late May, citing breach of NDA, noncompete violations, and irreparable harm to its factoring business.
▫️ Judge Grubbs had temporarily barred DAT from offering factoring services via Outgo in the U.S.

🛑 A court showdown scheduled for June 17 was abruptly canceled after both companies reached a private settlement.
📄 OTR voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit.

🤝 Statements:
▪️ DAT: “We thank OTR for their partnership and collaboration.”
▪️OTR: “We look forward to serving our clients and won’t provide further comment.”

💼 What’s Next for DAT?
Despite the legal turbulence, Outgo is now fully integrated into DAT One and operational, providing “fast, transparent payment services” for carriers.

💬 DAT’s Chief of Analytics Ken Adamo on LinkedIn:

“Early returns are strong... more to build, more to ship, more value to deliver. Let’s Truckin’ go!”

🔍 Key Takeaway:
While specifics remain sealed, this high-stakes conflict underscores how factoring and embedded fintech are becoming critical battlegrounds in freight tech.

Source: www.ttnews.com/ 👆

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06/21/2025

🌐 Tariffs, Trade & Trucking: U.S. Fleets Face a Volatile Future 🚛

The freight market is shifting fast — and motor carriers are caught in the crossfire. As tariffs return to the spotlight, supply chains are under pressure again. But this time, it’s not just about costs — it’s about uncertainty.

📉 Unpredictable Trade Policy, Unstable Freight Demand
Motor carriers are sounding the alarm:
▪️ Fluctuating tariffs are clouding future planning
▪️ Shippers are in “wait-and-see” mode
▪️ Freight volumes drop as the cost of goods rises
“We can’t plan for uncertainty,” says Leonard’s Express Chairman Ken Johnson. And that’s the real issue — unpredictability.

🌏 Diversification Is the New Supply Chain Strategy
From China to Mexico, production footprints are shifting:
▪️ Many intermodal networks are still built around China
▪️ But skilled labor, infrastructure, and stability aren’t easy to replicate
▪️ Nearshoring to Mexico is rising, but it depends on USMCA review outcomes
“There’s no overnight switch,” says IMC’s Joel Henry. “Building new infrastructure takes time.”

🚢 Summer Surge, Tariff Pause, and a Container Crunch
A temporary U.S.–China tariff pause is expected to spark a tsunami of imports. But the system is already stressed:
▪️ Ports are filling up
▪️ Container depots are packed
▪️ Shippers are scrambling for bonded and FTZ storage
This surge could mean higher spot rates, shifting lanes, and container chassis shortages.

🔍 What Fleets Are Doing to Stay Ahead
▪️ Investing in visibility & automation tools
▪️ Rebalancing networks for flexibility
▪️ Expanding brokerage & drop-and-hook services
▪️ Focusing on financially secure operations
IMC’s SmartStacks system is boosting port productivity by 2x — letting drivers self-assign loads and avoid downtime.

⚠️ The Bigger Risk? Slow Reaction
If trade slows, demand dips. If you own a truck, “you’ll find something else to haul,” says Johnson. That means new competition in existing lanes — and a tighter fight for freight.

Source: www.ttnews.com/ 👆

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06/19/2025

📉 Trailer Orders See a 12% Jump—But Don’t Celebrate Yet 🚛

U.S. trailer orders rose 12% year-over-year in May, according to ACT Research. At first glance, this seems like good news. But take a closer look, and the story is far more complicated.

📆 Seasonal Dip Clouds the Outlook
▪️ Trailer orders fell 26% compared to April.
▪️ That drop was expected—May is typically a slow month.
▪️ But even with the increase vs. last year, backlogs remain thin.

📉 Why the Market Still Feels Frozen
ACT’s Jennifer McNealy warns that several headwinds persist:
▪️ High interest rates 💸
▪️ Weak truckload fundamentals 🚛
▪️ Used equipment values at historic lows 💼
▪️ Elevated cancellation rates ❌
▪️ Uncertainty around upcoming policy shifts ⚖️

🗣 Industry Voices Are Cautious
“I’ve only seen conditions like this twice before — during the Great Recession and COVID,” says Charles Willmott of WillGo Consulting. “And it’s not over.”
Many fleets are postponing new orders, waiting for clarity on tariffs, pricing, and economic policy.

💰 Trailer Prices Fall—But So Does Utilization
▪️ Pandemic trailer prices hit $50K, now closer to $30K.
▪️ Leasing and rental activity has slowed sharply.
▪️ Customers are opting to “run what they have” longer than usual.

🤔 2025 Outlook: Stable or Stalled?
Some hoped for a normalized market next year. But political changes, especially Trump’s renewed trade policies, are injecting more doubt into recovery prospects.

Dan Taylor of Western Trailer sums it up:
“Everyone’s watching and waiting. But nobody’s moving. And that’s the problem.”

Source: www.ttnews.com/ 👆

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06/17/2025

🌍 Oil Prices Surge Amid Israel-Iran Tensions: Is $100 Oil Back on the Table? ⛽️

Tensions in the Middle East are once again shaking the global oil markets. Following Israel’s latest strike on Iran, Brent crude spiked 13%, briefly raising fears of a return to $100-a-barrel oil — though it settled at around $74.

🛢 Why the Spike?

▪️ Traders fear escalation, not yet actual disruption
▪️ Historical parallels with 1970s oil shocks resurface
▪️ Uncertainty around Iran’s potential response, Israel’s next moves, and U.S. involvement

🧠 Andreas Laskaratos of AB Commodities summed it up:
“Fundamentals haven’t changed, but you can’t trade against headlines over the weekend.”

📈 Market Outlook by Goldman Sachs:

▪️ Worst-case: Oil > $100
▪️ Bearish case: Oil < $50 in 2026
▪️ Current short-term forecast: Slight upward revision (+$2–$3/barrel)

🛑 The Red Line: Strait of Hormuz

▪️ 20% of global oil flows through it
▪️ Iran disrupting it? Unlikely — U.S. Fifth Fleet presence deters blockade
▪️ But even low-probability scenarios can drive big price swings

📊 Traders React:

▪️ Spike in out-of-the-money call options ($85+)
▪️ WTI option volatility at highest since Russia’s 2022 Ukraine invasion
▪️ Hedging against extreme scenarios on the rise

📌 What Could Happen Next?

🔺 Iran retaliates → strikes escalate
🔺 Nuclear program accelerates → new sanctions
🔺 Oil infrastructure hit → actual supply loss
🔻 Or… de-escalation leads to new nuclear deal and higher Iranian exports

🛢 Can OPEC+ Calm the Market?
Yes — Saudi Arabia and UAE have spare capacity to bring online if needed. But confidence is shaky.

🧠 Dan Pickering, Pickering Energy Partners:
“Events like this have typically been overhyped. Fear outweighs reality.”

🚨 For now, volatility remains high and shorting is risky.
But many experts doubt the rally will hold if supply remains uninterrupted.

Source: www.ttnews.com/ 👆

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06/15/2025

📉 Producer Prices Inch Up — But Inflation Still Looks Mild 🛒

Is the heat finally off?
The latest U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) suggests that inflation may be taking a back seat — for now.

🧾 The Numbers at a Glance
▪️ PPI rose just 0.1% from April to May
▪️ Annual wholesale price increase: 2.6%
▪️ Core PPI (excluding food & energy): up 3% year-over-year

That’s slightly below expectations, giving markets a modest dose of relief.

🍳 Food & Energy: A Mixed Bag
▪️ Gasoline prices bounced back +1.6%
▪️ Food prices ticked up +0.1%
▪️ Eggs? A wild ride — up 1.4% in May after plunging 39.3% in April — and now up 125% from a year ago due to bird flu shocks 🥚🐔

🏛 What About the Fed?
With inflation softening, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its June 17–18 meeting.
But there’s a wildcard:
🇺🇸 Trump’s new tariffs on steel, autos, and just about everything else could rekindle price pressures later this year. So far, they haven’t moved the needle much — but economists are watching closely.

📊 Why This Matters
Producer prices serve as a leading indicator — a preview of what consumers may soon feel.
Lower-than-expected PPI = good news for interest rates and inflation outlook.

But with trade tensions and global supply chains still under stress, the story isn’t over yet.

Source: www.ttnews.com/ 👆

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06/12/2025

Diesel Price Rises 2¢ to $3.471 a Gallon❗️

The national average diesel price bumped up 2 cents to $3.471 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released June 10. 📈

The increase comes after seven declines in the previous eight weeks knocked 18.5 cents off the price. A gallon of diesel now costs 18.7 cents less than at this time in 2024. On average diesel’s price is now 27.5 cents less than at this time in 2024. 📊

Regional Trends 📌
The average price of diesel fuel rose in four of the five PADDs, with a dip of four-tenths of a cent in the West Coast being the exception. California also posted a 2.9-cent drop. The largest gain was 4.1 cents a gallon in the Midwest.

Gasoline Update 📌
The national average price for gallon of gasoline nudged down 1.9 cents to $3.108. That’s 32.1 cents a gallon less than at this time a year ago.

Source: www.ttnews.com/ 👆

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06/10/2025

🔥 11 Logistics Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025 (Survival Guide Inside!) 🚚

The logistics battlefield is shifting. E-commerce giants, labor shortages, and razor-thin margins demand radical innovation. Here’s your cheat sheet for 2025:

🤖 Automation Arms Race
Robots aren’t sci-fi anymore. Warehouses deploy AI-powered pickers, while platooning trucks (human-led + autonomous followers) combat driver shortages. The bottom line? 30% fewer delays.

🌐 Real-Time or Bust
Thanks to the «Amazon Effect,» live tracking is non-negotiable. Platforms like project44 fuse WMS/ERP data into dashboards, slashing «Where’s my shipment?» calls by 45%.

📦 LTL Revolution
Smaller e-commerce orders = explosive demand for Less-Than-Truckload shipping. Pay only for space used → cut costs 30% while reducing emissions.

⚡️ API + EDI Power Duo
Forget clunky legacy systems. Modern EDI automates invoicing, while APIs deliver live tracking. Together, they kill manual errors and accelerate workflows.

🚛 Uberization of Freight
Digital marketplaces like Uber Freight connect shippers/carriers instantly. Optimize routes, compare rates in real-time, and banish empty miles.

💡 3 Critical Challenges👇

▪️ 46% of firms face climate/geopolitical disruptions
▪️ Driver shortages push 30% toward automation
▪️ 45% now prioritize ESG targets

👉 Explore all 11 trends — including AI forecasting, self-managed supply chains, and ecosystem integration — on our website: rtminc.us/blog

The verdict? Tech isn’t optional. It’s your 2025 lifeline.

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06/08/2025

📉 Tesla’s Delivery Slump: A Warning Sign or Strategic Reset? ⚙️

After years of skyrocketing growth, Tesla is now facing a harsh new reality: demand is cooling off—and fast.

According to analysts, Tesla is on track for its second consecutive year of declining deliveries, with projections for 2025 dropping to 1.63 million units, well below Wall Street’s 1.7 million average.

🔍 What’s Causing the Drop?
▪️ U.S. Sales Down 9.7%: Nearly 19,000 fewer vehicles sold in just the first four months of 2025.
▪️ Europe & China Lagging: Key international markets show no signs of rebound.
▪️ Model Y Refresh Disruption: Production line shutdowns during a crucial sales period.
▪️ Political Fallout: Elon Musk’s polarizing public persona—and recent feud with Donald Trump—has triggered consumer backlash.
▪️ Reduced Incentives: Looming cuts to U.S. EV tax breaks could further suppress demand.

💬 Wall Street’s Take
Oppenheimer and Goldman Sachs both slashed delivery forecasts and stock targets. Goldman now expects just 365,000 deliveries in Q2, down from 410,000.

🧠 Is AI Tesla’s Lifeline?
Musk is doubling down on a bold pivot: autonomy and robotics. With a robotaxi launch in Austin just weeks away, Tesla is betting the house on AI to restore growth.

But with brand damage growing and competitors like BYD and Rivian gaining traction, can Tesla still control the EV narrative—or is it already slipping away?

Source: www.ttnews.com/ 👆

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06/06/2025

🔐 Cargo Theft Is Getting Smarter — And Scarier 💼🚛

Cargo thieves are evolving — and fast. What used to be a straightforward crime is now a sophisticated web of scams, fraud, and tech-savvy crews. The trucking industry is facing a rising tide of high-value heists… and the numbers are alarming.

📈 More Value, Fewer Incidents — But Don’t Be Fooled

CargoNet reports that while total thefts dropped 10.9% in Q1 (to 824 incidents), the average loss per theft jumped 42%, hitting $401,000.
Here’s the breakdown:
🔓 451 were classic “straight thefts”
🎭 The rest? Complex, strategic operations involving fraud and deception

📦 What’s Getting Stolen?

🥫 Food & Beverage: 27 incidents
🧥 Apparel & Metals: 23 each
🪑 Household Goods: 21

And the trend is shifting. Crews are becoming product specialists, targeting items with high black-market demand and easier liquidation channels.

🌐 A Widening Web of Criminal Activity

📍 California remains the #1 hotspot (39% of cases)
📍 Texas comes in second at 21%
📍 Canada’s Ontario region is now on the radar too
🚂 Even rail theft is making a comeback — especially in Southern California

💡 “There used to be 5 or 6 theft methods at play,” says Scott Cornell of TAPA Americas. “Now? Try 15 or more.”
From impersonation scams to full-scale international rings — fraud is no longer the exception, it’s the playbook.

🛡 What Can the Industry Do?
With techniques evolving faster than defenses, experts warn that businesses must upgrade their security strategies — and fast. It’s no longer just about locks and logistics; it’s about intelligence, agility, and anticipating the next move.

Source: www.ttnews.com/ 👆

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06/04/2025

Diesel Price Down 3.6¢ to $3.451 a Gallon 📉

The national average price for a gallon of diesel dropped 3.6 cents to $3.451, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released June 3. ✅

Coupled with the 4.9-cent decline the week of May 26, trucking’s main fuel is down 8.5 cents the past two weeks and 18.8 cents since April 7. On average diesel’s price is now 27.5 cents less than at this time in 2024. 📊

Regional Trends 📌
Diesel’s average price fell in four of the five PADDs, with the exception being an uptick of eight-tenths of a cent in the Rocky Mountain region. The New England East Coast subregion nudged up three-tenths of a cent. The Midwest region paced the declines at 4 cents a gallon, and the Lower Atlantic subregion of the East Coast dropped 4.4 cents.

Gasoline Update 📌
With the summer driving season underway, motorists were treated to a 3.3-cent dip to a national average of $3.127 a gallon. That’s 38.9 cents less than at this time a year ago.

Source: www.ttnews.com/ 👆

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06/02/2025

🚛 JoyRide’s Bold Drive Toward Zero Emissions: Vision or Gamble? ⚡️

JoyRide Logistics is stepping on the accelerator — but this time, it’s not just diesel powering the journey. The Arizona-based tech-enabled carrier is charting a new course: zero-emission trucking.

And they’re not just talking. They’re partnering.

🔋 The Windrose R700 Enters the Chat
JoyRide is poised to become the first fleet to deploy the R700 battery-electric tractor from Belgian manufacturer Windrose — making a statement on both sides of the Atlantic. But that’s just the beginning.

📉 Reality Check: Green Dreams, Cold Cash
“We want to be the first zero-emissions regional-haul fleet,” said VP Kemal Balihodzic. But he’s also blunt:

“Everybody speaks about doing zero emissions, but nobody wants to pay for it.”

Here’s the challenge:
▪️ Charging infrastructure is lagging.
▪️ Shippers are hesitant to invest in cleaner supply chains.
▪️ Zero-emission trucks aren’t cheap — and rates rarely reflect that.

📦 The Stakes Are Rising
JoyRide currently runs over 250 diesel trucks across the Southwest, but a new shipper bid could push them to buy 128 zero-emission tractors in one go.

By September 2025, they plan to test nearly every available electric truck on the market. That’s ambitious. That’s disruptive.

🌍 Beyond the U.S. Borders
JoyRide is also expanding its freight-forwarding operations — including a growing team in Dubai — proving their clean-energy vision comes with global logistics muscle.

🧠 The Tech Behind the Trucks
JoyRide’s edge? Proprietary predictive analytics built in-house. “We work differently than 90% of carriers,” said Balihodzic. “We’re not just a trucking company. We’re a tech company that moves freight.”

Is this the blueprint for regional carriers of the future — or a gamble in a market that’s still catching up?

Source: www.ttnews.com/ 👆

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05/31/2025

🚛 DOT’s Deregulation Drive: A Win for Truckers or a Safety Gamble? ⚖️

The U.S. Department of Transportation just unveiled a sweeping plan to cut or revise over two dozen federal trucking regulations—and it’s making waves across the industry.

📉 Out With the Old
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the changes aim to eliminate duplicative, outdated, and costly red tape—without compromising safety.
Key rollbacks include:
• Scrapping the need for CDL holders to self-report violations.
• Eliminating requirements for retroreflective sheeting on trailers.
• Removing impact guard certification labels.
• Easing rules on seat belt anchorages, tire labeling, and roof crush resistance.
• Ditching the need for truckers to carry an ELD vendor manual.

🧾 73,000 Words Gone from the Federal Register
Yes, you read that right. The DOT says this move will delete tens of thousands of words from the books, simplifying compliance for carriers and drivers alike.

🇺🇸 A Political Power Move
This deregulatory push follows a series of executive orders from President Trump, including one targeting English language proficiency requirements and another calling for a «10-for-1» rule—repealing ten regulations for every new one proposed.

📣 Industry Feedback Welcomed
DOT says it’s actively consulting with truckers, trade groups, and small businesses to shape a modern, efficient regulatory environment. Critics, however, caution that efficiency shouldn’t come at the expense of safety.

🛑 The Big Question
Will this drive toward deregulation unleash prosperity as promised—or create cracks in road safety and enforcement?

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