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Check Call: Broker transparency heads to court

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The fight over freight broker transparency has hit the front lines again, this time in the form of a lawsuit between Total Quality Logistics and Pink Cheetah Express LLC. Pink Cheetah claims that TQL hasn’t followed the broker transparency rule in place. 

The complaint centers on TQL’s alleged refusal to provide Pink Cheetah with transactional records for 15 loads hauled over the past three years, despite a Nov. 30, 2023, order from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/check-call-broker-transparency-heads-to-court

Check Call: Tariffs finally arrive in US supply chains

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The day that seemed it would never come has arrived: Tariff Day. As of Tuesday morning, 25% tariffs are imposed on most goods flowing into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada. As of right now, the only exception is Canadian energy, which is facing a 10% tariff.

Tariffs were originally supposed to start in February, but the leaders of Mexico and Canada were able to negotiate a 30-day pause as they strengthened their border presence to crack down on fentanyl coming into the U.S.

In...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/check-call-tariffs-finally-arrive-in-us-supply-chains

3PL Summit: The art of scheduling appointments for supply chain success

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit on Wednesday.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: The Key to Profitability: Securing Prime Appointments

DETAILS: One of the hidden profitability levers in a 3PL is controlling appointment selection to maximize profitability. Join Jeff Kim, SVP for enterprise strategy and initiatives at NTG, and Tom Curee, president of Qued, as they show how top 3PLs understand that scheduling is not just an administrative task, but a key driver of success and financial...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/3pl-summit-the-art-of-scheduling-appointments-for-supply-chain-success

3PL Summit: Retaining top talent for operational excellence

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit on Wednesday February 26.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Recruit, Train and Retain: How Your People Strategy Makes or Breaks Operational Excellence

DETAILS: Kaylee Nix sits down with Nick Strober of Lean Solutions Group to talk about how even though staffing trends across the transportation industry are changing, the key to ensuring the best possible team still boils down to the basics of recruiting and training.

KEY QUOTES FROM STROBER:

“It’s making...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/3pl-summit-retaining-top-talent-for-operational-excellence

3PL Summit: Managing your inbox with AI technology

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit on Wednesday February 26.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Powering up your inbox with AI to fuel 3PL growth

DETAILS: In this fireside chat, Craig Klemp, VP of global partnership and business development at Front, talks about how AI-powered customer service platforms are helping 3PLs grow market share and optimize their workflows.

KEY QUOTES FROM KLEMP:

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/3pl-summit-managing-your-inbox-with-ai-technology

3PL Summit: Addressing fraud in the industry

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit on Wednesday February 26.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: State of the 3PL Industry

DETAILS: In this keynote conversation, Chris Burroughs, president and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to discuss the state of the 3PL industry – from efforts to combat rising fraud to what to expect for the rest of the year from TIA.

KEY QUOTES FROM BURROUGHS:

“Fraud isn’t a new issue to the industry. Back in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/3pl-summit-addressing-fraud-in-the-industry

3PL Summitt: What does visibility actually mean?

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit on Wednesday February 26.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: When Visibility Fails: The Consequences of Ignoring Real-Time Load Compliance

DETAILS: Visibility is more than just dots on a map. Michael Caney, chief commercial officer at Highway, and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down how true visibility is more than just location service and the role it plays in real end-to-end solutions.

KEY QUOTES FROM CANEY:

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/3pl-summitt-what-does-visibility-actually-mean

Check Call: Business deals through the eyes of a hostage negotiator

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It’s the end of the month and time for another book review. This month’s book is “Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It” by Chris Voss. Originally published in 2016, it’s been a longtime classic of the sales and business world. It seemed like a strong contender for a 5-star book. Unfortunately, for me it’s a solid 3.5 stars.

The premise of the book is simple enough: Voss dives into the world of negotiation, using real-life examples from his time as...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/check-call-business-deals-through-the-eyes-of-a-hostage-negotiator

Verifique la llamada: la regla de transparencia del corredor obtiene el segundo período de comentarios

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(GIF: GIPHY) En un movimiento raro para cualquier regla en el proceso de reglamentación, la Administración Federal de Seguridad de Autoristas reabrió el período de comentarios en su regla de transparencia de corredor propuesta. Cuando se trata del proceso de reglamentación, los períodos de...

https://fullavantenews.com/verifique-la-llamada-la-regla-de-transparencia-del-corredor-obtiene-el-segundo-periodo-de-comentarios/?lang=es

Check Call: Broker transparency rule gets second comment period

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In a rare move for any rule in the rulemaking process, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has reopened the comment period on its proposed broker transparency rule.

When it comes to the rulemaking process, comment periods are typically 30-60 days and are rarely reopened – generally only if there was a technical error with the initial proposed documents that prevented comments from being submitted correctly or if there is new information or a public outcry regarding the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/check-call-broker-transparency-rule-gets-second-comment-period

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