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LTL carriers urge more shipper education on NMFC changes

Shippers need more education on density-based changes to the NMFC system introduced for the LTL market just over 12 months ago, executives say.

August 14, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

Tomato Prices — Up 40% — Now a Symbol of Grocery Sticker Shock

Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.

May 29, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Slip Robotics Debuts SlipLift for Trailer Automation

Slip Robotics launched a new loading and unloading platform called SlipLift, expanding its autonomous tech into heavier freight, regional distribution and last‑mile delivery operations.

February 4, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Kargo Raises $42 Million to Scale AI Warehouse Tech

Kargo has secured $42 million in new funding as the warehouse automation company scales its loading dock technology with enterprise customers across multiple industries.

December 23, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

FedEx Freight Begins Enforcing NMFC Updates

FedEx Freight said it delayed enforcing the NMFC changes "to help our customers adapt and ensure a smooth transition to the new, streamlined NMFC classes."

December 1, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Cardboard Box Sales Slump, Stoking Lackluster Holiday Fears

U.S. corrugated box shipments fell to the lowest Q3 reading since 2015, maintaining the more measured pace seen in the previous quarter, according to data from the  Fibre Box Association.

November 3, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Dynamic Pricing Momentum on the Upswing in LTL, 3PL Segments

Dynamic pricing is not new to the trucking industry, but momentum is growing and may be at a tipping point in the LTL and 3PL segments, CSCMP Edge 2025 attendees were told.

October 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

GOP Bill Would End Duty-Free Imports of Cheap Foreign Goods

House Republicans have proposed using their tax and spending bill to end duty-free imports of cheap foreign goods, a perk companies have used to grow their U.S. business for the past decade.

May 13, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Dole Says Port Fees on Chinese Ships Would Hike Banana Prices

Dole says a proposal to curb China’s dominance of the maritime industry would have a big impact on bananas — and aggravate consumers already sensitive to higher prices at the grocery store.

March 26, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

MasterMind TMS: A Modern Solution for Private Fleets

Learn how Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) eliminated manual bottlenecks and optimized fleet operations with Mastery's cloud-native platform. By leveraging real-time visibility and Mastery's proprietary driver mobile app, KDP has improved communication, streamlined load execution, and enhanced data-driven decision-making.

March 18, 2025

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