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Overdrive: How load boards are responding to fraud, double brokering

A recent report from load board Truckstop shows freight fraud of all types has jumped 130% in 2023, from 945 reports in 2022 to 2,178 in 2023.

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One News Page: Breaking News Announcements Happening at Manifest Vegas 2024

Those innovating and transforming end-to-end supply chain and logistics are set to make news in February and they are choosing to do it at Manifest Vegas 2024.

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World Cargo News: QuikSkope launches fraud protection tool

A group of logistics executives have launched QuikSkope, a fraud protection solution that helps secure supply chains for all customers and stakeholders.

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The Loadstar: Dismal picture for US trucking as Q4 volumes go into double-digit decline

Traffic numbers from multiple sources paint a grim picture of the US trucking scene coming out of 2023.

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Land Line Now: Podcast: A look at what’s ahead for diesel, oil markets

Diesel prices have been pretty steady over the past few weeks. But what do the next few weeks or even months have in store? That depends, says Tom Kloza of the Oil Price Information Service.

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American Journal of Transportation: Logistics industry veterans launch fraud protection tool “QuikSkope” to combat re-brokering, identity fraud and cargo theft on load-level

QuikSkope, a fraud protection tool securing the chain of custody for brokers, carriers, and shippers, officially emerged from stealth mode today. Unlike other supply chain visibility tools, QuikSkope is uniquely designed to provide real-time, load-level verification and security protocols to combat fraud and criminal activity at the ground level.

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Go By Truck News: Cautious Optimism for a Better 2024 for Trucking

As the U.S. economy stuttered along in 2023 toward a hoped-for “soft landing,” trucking struggled. But many economic and trucking industry analysts believe 2024 is looking up, especially in the second half of the year.

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Land Line Now: Podcast: Court case could upend how regulations are made

An upcoming decision in the U.S. Supreme Court could end up hamstringing agencies like FMCSA when it comes to making rules and regulations.

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Overdrive: Old Man Winter delivered a boost in spot rates

Tough winter weather across the nation delivered a spot-rates increase to owner-operators and small fleets last week, with FTR Transportation Intelligence and the Truckstop load board network reporting a 3% rise overall with mixed pictures in the major dry van, flatbed and refrigerated segments.

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Heavy Duty Trucking: Cautious Optimism for a Better 2024 for Trucking

As the U.S. economy stuttered along in 2023 toward a hoped-for “soft landing,” trucking struggled. But many economic and trucking industry analysts believe 2024 is looking up, especially in the second half of the year.

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