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Global air cargo rates surged 36% year-on-year in May as Middle East conflict forces carrier rerouting and capacity redistribution. Data from WorldACD suggests the market is trending toward pandemic-era peaks due to sustained geopolitical volatility.
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Nussbaum Transportation has announced a major pay restructuring for its OTR fleet, including profit sharing and significant mileage increases. The move comes as federal Pell Grant rules change to favor short-term CDL training.
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Saia has opened two new terminals in Marysville, Washington, and Edinburgh, Indiana, to improve service density and transit reliability. The expansion targets high-traffic corridors in the Pacific Northwest and the Midwest.
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Cargo thieves are ramping up operations ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, exploiting unattended trailers and holiday staffing gaps. Industry experts warn of a surge in both physical theft and sophisticated fraud during the upcoming shutdown.
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The Port of Long Beach saw April throughput retreat from last year's record-breaking levels, signaling a stabilization in trans-Pacific trade and a return to traditional inventory management strategies.
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The House-passed Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act aims to unlock VA benefits for carrier-led apprenticeships, while Illinois announces a multi-million dollar investment to expand CDL training capacity.
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Brent crude climbed 1.7% to $106.81 as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global supply chains. The surge in energy costs is driving up Treasury yields and pressuring logistics margins.
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Trailer manufacturer Great Dane will sell all 19 of its corporate-owned dealerships by the end of 2026. The move follows significant manufacturing layoffs and a shift toward a localized, independent dealer network.
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The Port of Long Beach has launched its new Cyber Defense Operations Center to protect $200 billion in annual trade. The facility provides 24/7 monitoring to safeguard maritime infrastructure from escalating digital threats.
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Kentucky State Police are searching for a commercial driver indicted on Reckless Homicide charges following a fatal crash on I-24. The case highlights the rising trend of criminal prosecution for safety failures in the trucking industry.
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Sophisticated cargo fraud and identity theft are surging as criminals exploit digital freight matching platforms. Freight networks are seeing a rise in 'ghost' carriers that vanish with high-value loads and freight payments.
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an immediate, unexplained order grounding all flights at El Paso International Airport and across a massive swath of southern New Mexico for the next 10 days.

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A viral video circulating on social media late last night has captured a woman firing what is believed to be a high-powered BB gun into a group of conservative protesters during a tense confrontation in downtown Portland.

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📢 Streaming Assignment: Portland Anti-Ice Protest Coverage Feed 2 in Portland, OR | $20 per hour Looking for 2-3 Streamers to cover the events as they unfold. Just audio/video and light narriation accepted.
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📢 News Article Assignment: Nationwide Protest Recap | $25 We are seeking a focused, experienced stringer/freelance journalist to provide a comprehensive recap of the nationwide protests scheduled for this coming weekend.

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A tragic aviation accident claimed the lives of two crew members late Wednesday night when an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) helicopter crashed while assisting local law enforcement during an active shooter incident in Flagstaff.
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We are looking for stringers to stream upcoming protest activity in Minneapolis, Portland and Los Angeles to cover Saturday night. Become a stringer and look for the assignments, likely to post sometime on Friday afternoon. Not signed up yet? https://t.co/JtXiBUKkCn

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ICE Re-Retains Venezuelan Nationals Who Attacked Federal Officers in Minneapolis after Judge Orders Release
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A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, significantly restricting the use of tear gas and other chemical irritants by federal agents against protesters in Portland.

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A multi-agency surveillance operation ended in the arrest of three California men after two semi-truck trailers containing over $500,000 in stolen cargo were recovered in Sparks
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