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    USPS Stamp Price Hikes, FedEx Pilot Labor Agreement, and DSV Logistics Layoffs | The Morning Minute

    10/04/2026 | 3min
    In this episode, we dive into the U.S. Postal Service's aggressive strategy to increase postage rates and preserve cash amid a severe financial crisis. This latest price hike is a core component of their ten-year turnaround plan to plug a bleeding balance sheet and maintain liquidity.

    Next, we discuss how a catastrophic global network strike was averted after FedEx and its pilots reached a tentative labor agreement. Following five years of grueling negotiations, the new contract promises significant pay increases and enhanced pension plans for over 5,000 flight crew members.

    Finally, we examine the ongoing warehousing reset by looking at the sudden loss of hundreds of logistics jobs at a massive Texas distribution center. Global logistics giant DSV is completely exiting a dedicated contract at its Wilmer facility, highlighting the intense margin pressures currently facing third-party logistics providers.

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    Are COVID-era extremes returning? | Freightonomics

    09/04/2026 | 45min
    On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland breaks down the latest macro indicators before bringing on Dr. Zac Rogers to unpack the Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) data for March. They compare today's logistics environment to the COVID-era peaks of March 2022, diving deep into the widening gap between transportation capacity and pricing. Zach also looks at the recent spikes in diesel and oil prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, and Dr. Rogers explains why global supply chains and ocean rates are proving much more resilient to these shocks than they were four years ago. Plus, a look at how historically lean inventories might be forcing the market to rethink its "Just-In-Time" strategies.

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    The $100K Mistake That’s Keeping Truckers Broke (And How to Beat It) | Brake Check

    09/04/2026 | 45min
    Most truckers don’t go broke because they can’t find freight…they go broke because of one decision—and it can cost you $100,000 or more.On this episode of Brake Check, we break down the $100K mistake truckers keep making—and how to beat it.We kick things off with Purple Wave Auctions to talk about how smart operators are buying trucks the RIGHT way—without getting buried in payments or upside down before they even get rolling.Then we bring in Super Trucker Justin Martin to expose the truth behind lease purchase programs—how they work, why so many drivers fall for them, and why they can leave you stuck, stressed, and starting over. If you’re thinking about becoming an owner-operator… this is a MUST WATCH.

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    Falling Through the Cracks: DACA Drivers vs New CDL Rules | The Long Haul

    09/04/2026 | 29min
    In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam Wingfield sits down with Jorge Rivera, a longtime truck driver and DACA recipient caught in the middle of a growing regulatory battle. As new rules around non-domiciled CDLs take center stage, Jorge shares how drivers like him—fully vetted, experienced, and deeply rooted in the U.S.—are being unintentionally pushed out of the industry.From viral moments and real-world encounters to ongoing legal challenges, this conversation dives into the gap between policy and reality—and the human cost of being overlooked. Whether you’re a driver, carrier, or policymaker, this is a perspective you’re not hearing in the headlines.

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    FAA Approves Boeing 777-200 Freighter, Hormuz Oil Tolls, & Norfolk Southern Wins Port Rail | The Morning Minute

    09/04/2026 | 3min
    In today's episode, we cover the latest developments across air, sea, and rail freight, starting with a major breakthrough in the air cargo sector. We discuss how the Federal Aviation Administration has officially cleared the first-ever Boeing 777-200 passenger-to-freighter conversion, which will provide massive payload capacity and twin-engine fuel efficiency for operators.

    Next, we shift our focus to the water, where ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have led to new security and transit tolls for commercial vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. We analyze how these new transit levies could add $1 per barrel to crude oil, potentially triggering an aggressive spike in global diesel and bunker fuel prices for carriers already struggling with elevated war risk premiums.

    Finally, we wrap up with a look at the East Coast, where a long-standing regulatory battle over intermodal rail access has reached a definitive conclusion. The Surface Transportation Board recently awarded Norfolk Southern control of a disputed port rail line, a move expected to streamline complex switching operations, eliminate redundant interchanges, and boost overall intermodal velocity.

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