Tag: Freight industry

How the Latest Trump Tariffs Could Impact Trucking

Tariffs will only apply to light-duty vehicles, exempting medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Nevertheless, the new 10% “reciprocal” tariff could affect the freight transportation industry. President Donald Trump’s newly announced reciprocal tariffs on April 2 have raised concerns about the economy and the freight recovery. These tariffs, higher than expected, could impact the logistics sector […]

Cybersecurity strategies for freight transportation companies

With the holiday season fast approaching, hackers are ramping up their activities, looking to exploit vulnerabilities for fraudulent purposes. Learn how to safeguard your company. The evolution of the freight transportation sector has made technology an essential pillar in both operations and customer service. However, this transformation has also made it a prime target for […]

Trends that will shape the future of the freight industry

Truckers and transporters need to consider several key aspects in their strategies and operations Trimble has released the report “The Road Ahead: Key Trends and Capabilities Shaping the North American Freight Transportation Market,” prepared by Transporeon. This document identifies the key trends that will influence the future of truck freight transportation in North America. Based […]

Combating advanced fraud in freight transportation: challenges and solutions

Fraudsters have adopted advanced tactics to perpetrate fraud in the industry In recent years, advancements in logistics technology have also led to a sophistication in fraudulent schemes, making fraud in the transportation of goods an all-too-familiar term in the transport and logistics sectors. As a result, the supply chain has faced significant uncertainty regarding responsibility […]

Rising threats in the freight industry: surge in cargo thefts

CargoNet’s analysis documented an average value of stolen shipments of $281,757 In a recent report from CargoNet, it is shown that during the first quarter of 2024, cargo theft incidents have experienced an alarming 46% increase compared to the previous year. This rise also marks a concerning 10% increase over the fourth quarter of last […]