Show notes
The industrial economy flashes a warning sign as CSX reports a dip in revenue and pivots back to a strategy of strict cost discipline. Executives cite subdued demand as the primary driver for abandoning previous growth targets in favor of efficiency.In the brokerage sector, the sudden collapse of the R&R Family of Companies serves as a brutal cautionary tale about rapid expansion and cash burn. Former employees reveal how failed acquisitions and maintenance costs spiraled into a crisis that left drivers stranded.Legal risks for 3PLs escalate after a Texas court rules Landstar is fully liable for a $23 million accident verdict, overturning a previous jury decision. This ruling intensifies the stakes for an upcoming Supreme Court decision on broker liability regarding the federal preemption of state negligence claims.On the infrastructure front, Congress advances a spending package that includes a record $200 million for truck parking to improve safety and retention. Meanwhile, the adoption of electric trucks gets a boost through a new charging partnership aimed at achieving cost parity with diesel on major freight corridors.Follow the FreightWaves NOW PodcastOther FreightWaves ShowsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
