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The U.S. Postal Service says it is ready for the 2025 holiday shipping rush and expects to improve delivery performance this peak season. USPS said volumes will rise about 40% from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 and it has added more than 10,000 seasonal workers, backed by automation, network changes and faster tracking updates. vist.ly/5p22m

Mexican trucking companies launched an indefinite nationwide strike Monday over highway insecurity, cargo theft, extortion and rising operating costs, with demonstrations planned in major freight hubs including Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa, Monterrey, Tijuana and Mexico City. The protest could disrupt key cross-border corridors, especially Nuevo Laredo, across from Laredo, Texas. CANACAR said companies are also opposing proposed 2027 tax changes tied to highway toll credits. vist.ly/5p2zn

Japan Airlines is adding Boeing 747 freighter lift through Atlas Air, Kalitta Air and Cargolux to meet rising demand for semiconductors, digital equipment and other high-value cargo tied to AI infrastructure. JAL resumed freighter operations in 2024 after a 13-year gap. vist.ly/5p2qm

DSV reported a 19.5% increase in third-quarter operating profit before special items, helped by Schenker integration savings and stronger results in air and sea and contract logistics. Revenue rose 12.1% to $12.11 billion. Trucking remained a weak spot, with EBIT down 35.1% as European integration disruptions weighed on volumes and productivity. The company narrowed its 2026 EBIT outlook and said the integration is largely on track. vist.ly/5p2bs

AI-related air freight demand and cost controls drove Kuehne+Nagel’s third-quarter results, with revenue up 22% to $8.97 billion and pre-tax earnings up 53% to $527 million. The Swiss logistics giant also raised its full-year EBIT outlook to $1.88 billion at the midpoint. vist.ly/5p2bi

Port employers and the International Longshoremen’s Association have reached a tentative labor agreement at Halifax that would run through 2028 if ratified, potentially giving customers of the Canadian Atlantic gateway a more predictable operating environment. Contract details were not disclosed. The settlement comes as Canada works on new port legislation, underscoring the broader policy debate around the country’s maritime gateways. vist.ly/5pzqj

BREAKING NEWS: FedEx named AutoZone executive Jamere Jackson as chief financial officer, effective Nov. 30, succeeding interim CFO Claude Russ. Jackson brings financial management, capital allocation and operational experience as FedEx continues its Network 2.0 strategy. vist.ly/5pzkc

Australia Post CEO Paul Graham will retire on June 30 after more than five years in the role as the postal operator faces continued pressure from falling letter volumes, higher delivery costs and parcel market competition. The board has begun a search for his successor. vist.ly/5pz9i

Trans-Pacific container spot rates were largely unchanged last week, suggesting the market has peaked and should soften through the rest of 2026, according to Xeneta. Average Asia-U.S. West Coast rates edged up 0.2% to $8,311 per FEU, while East Coast rates rose 0.2% to $11,525. By contrast, Asia-North Europe and Mediterranean rates climbed, reflecting stronger demand and a market that is not easing uniformly. vist.ly/5pz35

Shaw Industries is using reverse logistics to recover EcoWorx carpet tile after it comes off the floor seven to 10 years after delivery. The company routes smaller returns through regional distribution centers, stores them until enough material is collected and then ships them to northwest Georgia for recycling. Shaw says the process helps divert landfill waste and reduce embodied carbon and Scope 3 emissions. vist.ly/5pyyk

Can relying on an official FMCSA safety rating protect your brokerage in court? Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler break down the C.H. Robinson Texas lawsuit and why hiring a "satisfactory-rated" carrier didn't stop a massive nuclear verdict.

"If you’re in a public space, your expectation of privacy is vastly diminished." Matthew Leffler and Craig Fuller discuss the legalities of roadside AI cameras, law enforcement misuse concerns, and why truckers are already accustomed to constant site surveillance.

Did you know less than 5% of motor carriers actually have an official FMCSA safety rating? Legal expert Matthew Leffler breaks down why relying solely on federal safety data is a major risk for freight brokers.

Can just four commissioners decide the fate of an $80 billion rail deal? Paul Tonsager, CEO & Founder of Integrated Multi-Model Solutions, explores how political shifts in Congress and the White House cast shadows over the Surface Transportation Board’s regulatory process.

What gives Knight-Swift its competitive edge in a tough freight market? Craig Fuller and Paul Tonsager discuss how Knight-Swift’s relentless operational discipline and willingness to walk away from unprofitable business drive consistent results.

22% of commercial trucks currently failing basic safety standards! Matthew Leffler breaks down how deferred maintenance on brakes, lights, and tires combined with landmark liability rulings (like C.H. Robinson's Texas case) exposes freight brokers to major legal risks.

"All it takes is one accident... even if you're not found to be at fault, you're insolvent. You're done." Matthew Leffler warns freight brokers about the strict legal enforcement standards now governing carrier selection across all 50 states.

Is Norfolk Southern's stock performance driven by operational strength or merger speculation? Paul Tonsager, CEO & Founder of Integrated Multi-Model Solutions, analyzes whether investors are trading NS based on fundamentals or anticipated Union Pacific deal outcomes.

What does a load really cost when your primary carrier says no? SONAR's latest truckload datasets show that 3rd-tender rejections add a ~19.84% premium—nearly double the cost of a 2nd tender!