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freight broker
Supply Chain Uber Freight Hires Logistics Tech Veteran Amir Pelleg as Chief Product Officer to Accelerate AI Strategy
Uber Freight has appointed longtime logistics technology executive Amir Pelleg as chief product officer, reinforcing its push into AI-powered transportation management. Pelleg, who held executive roles at Amazon, Convoy, and Dandy, will lead product strategy to help shippers improve visibility, automate decisions, and manage fragmented supply chain data.
C.H. Robinson ‘U-Turn’ Lawsuit Highlights Freight Broker Liability Risks for Operators
A ‘U-turn’ lawsuit against C.H. Robinson, despite the broker’s non-involvement in the load, underscores growing tensions around freight broker liability. The case raises questions about negligent hiring, tort reform, and the future of broker risk. Plaintiff attorney Ted Bassett calls for clearer government regulations.
Logistics After a five-year wait, C.H. Robinson makes a broker acquisition
C.H. Robinson announced the acquisition of DeSpir Logistics, an Illinois-based specialized secure transportation provider, for $75 million. The deal expands C.H. Robinson's capabilities in high-value, mission-critical freight services, following a five-year hiatus in brokerage acquisitions. The company's CEO Dave Bozeman had hinted at an upcoming acquisition at a recent investor conference.