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Freight leaders call out conference harassment

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truckstop. In this issue: Cassandra Gaines calls out harassment at industry event; and more.

Carrier Assure CEO calls out bad conference behavior

LinkedIn

Unwelcome advances — Carrier Assure CEO Cassandra Gaines took to LinkedIn on Wednesday to vent her frustration about behavior at the Transportation Intermediaries Association’s most recent conference. According to her and multiple witnesses I’ve contacted since, several of her young female...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-leaders-call-out-conference-harassment

Liberation Day tariff hangover

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truckstop. In this issue: Liberation Day tariff aftermath and more.

The tariffs are here … now what?

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/liberation-day-tariff-hangover

¿Qué está pasando el camión con los accidentes de aviones?

Bienvenido a ¿Qué camión?!? Hoja informativa. En este problema: los choques en el avión, la bancarrota de Nikola y más. En el aire incógnita Delta vuelve a los viajes aéreos al revés – Cuando abordé mi vuelo de Atlanta a Chattanooga, Tennessee, el miércoles por la tarde, uno de mis pilotos de Delta...

https://fullavantenews.com/que-esta-pasando-el-camion-con-los-accidentes-de-aviones/?lang=es

What the truck is going on with plane crashes?

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter. In this issue: plane crashes, Nikola’s bankruptcy and more.

Up in the air

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Delta turns air travel upside down — When I boarded my flight from Atlanta to Chattanooga, Tennessee, Wednesday afternoon, one of my Delta pilots announced over the intercom that our flight was being flown by Air Force and Marine veterans. 

Curious timing in light of recent crashes, including a Delta CRJ-900 jet, operated by Endeavor Air, which crashed while landing at Toronto...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-the-truck-is-going-on-with-plane-crashes-1

Best fleets to drive for in ’25

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truck Parking Club. In this issue, best fleets to drive for; Crawler turns 60; ride-along; and more.

Best driver seats in town

CarriersEdge

The list — As Chris Jericho used to say, “You’ve made the list!”CarriersEdge has dropped its annual list of best fleets to drive for. According to the provider of online driver training, “To be considered for the 2025 Best Fleets program, for-hire carriers operating 10 tractor-trailers or more were...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/best-fleets-to-drive-for-in-25

The lease-purchase contract prison

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truck Parking Club. In this issue, FMCSA wants to ban lease-purchase contracts, driver privacy win, trade under Trump, and more.

Predatory?

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-lease-purchase-contract-prison

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? of the year

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Tai Software. In this issue, your top five episodes of the year.
 


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The top 5 WTTs of 2024

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Tariffs spook shippers and consumers as trucking surges

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Tai Software. In this issue, trucking rates hit two-year highs; tariffs spook shippers and consumers; Houthi conferences; and more.


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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariffs-spook-shippers-and-consumers-as-trucking-surges

WHAT THE TRUCK?!?’s guide to F3

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Tai Software. In this issue, F3 previews; what’s ahead on the show; and more.

Future of Freight Festival returns to Chattanooga Nov. 19


F3 ’23

Countdown — We’re just five days away from FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival taking place in the heart of Freight Alley, Chattanooga, Tennessee. 

F3 is a live conference experience that not only aims to fill a convention center with the greatest minds in logistics, we also take over the Scenic...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-the-trucks-guide-to-f3

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