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WASHINGTON — A trio of overlapping bills introduced in the U.S. Senate exposes lawmakers’ strategy to boost the chances that English-only commercial driver’s license testing for truck drivers ultimately becomes the law. https://lnkd.in/eAuqzXhc

The only way to beat AI fraud? Work together. 🤝 OneRail CEO Bill Catania tells Malcolm Harris that the freight industry can take a page from retail, where several companies like Coca-Cola, Kroger, and General Mills once teamed up to share data and stop coupon fraud.

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New freight brokers, listen up. Fraudsters are using a specific script to manipulate you. They create false urgency ("Help me get my driver home" ) and use your desire to help against you. Remember that fraud needs three things to thrive: anonymity, urgency, and the prospect of gain. Sometimes they don't even want the load—they're just fishing for information. Stay vigilant. Check out the latest episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? here: https://lnkd.in/e_c3hpuV

The nuclear verdict against trailer maker Wabash National has been settled out of court. https://lnkd.in/eSdvsPwn

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed five electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its list of registered products, citing non-compliance with federal technical standards under the hours-of-service (HOS) rule. https://lnkd.in/eHexpUZh

The International Maritime Organization on Friday said it would delay a decision on a global shipping carbon tax for one year. https://lnkd.in/em4n3X_H

Freight Under Fire | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Live on this Friday’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!? — Malcolm talks with OneRail CEO Bill Catania about authentication, visibility, and resilience in an AI-driven world, and Highway CCO Michael Cainey on adaptability in cybersecurity, double brokering scripts, and government gaps.

Most supply chains are still stuck with fragmented tech stacks. FreightWaves + Trimble Transportation surveyed leaders to uncover why integration remains the biggest ROI obstacle—and how connected ecosystems + AI adoption are reshaping strategies. Download the white paper now. https://bit.ly/46r8VBP

- Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merger vote has date set. - Trade war slams ocean freight rates - Senate bill hallenges EPA truck rules All in today's Morning Minute 👇