James Miller

Riyadh Air Activates Riyadh Cargo on Passenger Routes Ahead of Network Expansion

This article reveals how Riyadh Air has quietly started moving cargo in passenger bellyholds as it ramps up for public flights and a large international network.

Conversation with Paco Vegas (CCOO) on Reduced Coefficients for Professional Drivers

The negotiations over reduced coefficients for professional drivers and their potential impact on road transport will be examined in this piece.

Knight-Swift posts steep Q4 truckload income decline amid Abilene Motor Express integration

This piece examines Knight-Swift’s steep decline in fourth-quarter truckload operating income and how the Abilene Motor Express rebrand played a central role.

Capitol Hill Hearing Spurs Action Against Fraudulent CDL Mills and Safety Gaps

The surge in fraudulent commercial driver’s license (CDL) mills and related compliance failures has drawn renewed attention from lawmakers and regulators.

How U.S. and India Logistics Differ — Practical Lessons for Global Freight and Transport

This piece examines the logistics relationship between the United States and India, highlighting structural differences, technology adoption, and operational challenges.

Small December Rise in Truck Tonnage Reflects Inventory Moves, Port Patterns and Weather Disruption

This piece reveals how U.S. truck freight activity finished the year: a modest December uptick against a backdrop of slow demand, inventory flows and port-level swings. Snapshot: What the December Numbers Tell Us December saw a small improvement in hauling volumes, but don’t let the uptick fool you—freight markets are still treading water. The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.4% month-over-month to 112.9 and was 0.9% higher than a year earlier. On an unadjusted basis the index was up 4.3% sequentially to 111.9. For the full year, tonnage finished about 0.1% above the 2024 average—the first annual gain since 2022, but a very slim one. Key metrics at a glance Indicator December change

How the First Minute After an Accident Can Cost a Fleet Months of Time and Money

This article reveals why the very first actions after a fleet collision set the tone for weeks or months of costs, delays and headaches.

RouteMate’s Solutions to Recover Lost Trucking Revenue and Improve Fleet Efficiency

This piece reveals how unseen inefficiencies in fleets quietly erode gross revenue — and how RouteMate’s suite of tools fights back with greater visibility and control.

CETM calls for avoiding snow-alert areas and asks shippers to act responsibly

This article explains CETM's recent guidance on avoiding travel in areas under snow warnings and its request to shippers not to pressure carriers during adverse weather.

Year-End Bounce in Class 8 Truck Sales — December Lift, Annual Decline

This piece examines the December surge in U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales and why that month’s boost still left 2025 with a smaller market than the prior year. December’s Numbers: A Sequential Jump, Not a Full Recovery December retail sales for heavy-duty rigs rose sharply month-over-month, but they did not offset the year-over-year decline. According to industry reporting, monthly Class 8 sales climbed roughly 62.1% from November’s low base, yet total units for the year fell by nearly 13.3% . Monthly sales had trended below the prior year since June, leaving 2025 well short of 2024 levels. Why the Year Closed With a Spike Several cyclical and policy-related factors pushed purchases into

Recomotor scales a circular automotive network after five scrapyard acquisitions and 300,000 recovered parts

This article reveals how Recomotor is consolidating end-of-life vehicle supply into a traceable, industrial-scale network for recovered automotive parts and what that means for logistics and spare-parts distribution.

Supreme Court review of Shawn Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC and the fate of broker liability

This piece examines the impending Supreme Court decision in Shawn Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC and why it matters for broker liability in freight brokerage. The ruling could redraw the boundaries between federal preemption and state tort law for freight intermediaries. What the dispute centers on At the core of the case is a claim that a freight broker negligently selected a motor carrier, allegedly leading to serious injury. The legal question is whether 49 U.S.C. § 14501(c) of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA) preempts state common-law negligence claims aimed at brokers for carrier vetting failures, or whether those state claims survive under the