From new EPA updates that might finally keep you out of limp mode, to deeper insights into freight
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Welcome to this week’s Playbook newsletter — your shortcut to what actually matters for small carriers.
From new EPA updates that might finally keep you out of limp mode, to deeper insights into freight demand signals hiding in cardboard orders, we’ve got the headlines that move your miles. Plus: fraud alerts, rate pressure trends, and a brand-new partnership designed to help you spot trouble before it costs you a load. Let’s get into it.
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(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
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If you want to know where freight is headed, stop staring at the load board for a second and listen to the cardboard.
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(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
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If you want to know where freight is headed, stop staring at the load board for a second and listen to the cardboard.
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(Source: Texas Department of Public Safety)
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A fatal Hope Trans LLC crash killed five and exposed forged documents, USPS contract breaches, and systemic violations. Why FMCSA must issue an imminent hazard shutdown now.
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(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
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Despite revenue challenges and tariff concerns, 85% of carriers and 83% of brokers expect volumes to rise or stay flat over the next six months.
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Playbook x Freight Validate Partnership Launch
We’ve partnered with Freight Validate to bring small carriers next-level protection against fraud, double-brokering, and regulatory landmines. Expect new tools, weekly fraud alerts, and compliance insights built right into the Playbook platform — all designed to help you run safer and smarter.
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Your feedback helps FreightWaves understand the needs of the market. By analyzing fleet size data, we can see trends and adapt our offerings to provide better tools, resources, and support for all our readers, from owner-operators to large carriers.
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Bubba AI and the Future of Automated Dispatch
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Bubba AI and the Future of Automated Dispatch
Bubba AI founder Tapan Chaudhari joins The Long Haul to talk about how his tech is flipping traditional dispatch on its head. From automated check calls to real-time negotiations without a human on the line, this episode breaks down the future of hands-free freight movement — and what it means for dispatchers, brokers, and small carriers alike.
Listen Now:
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