Morning Minute | USPS vetting, C.H. Robinson AI & autonomous truck lawsuits

On this episode of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, the U.S. Postal Service announces plans to phase out contracted drivers holding non-domiciled CDLs due to safety concerns. USPS tightens vetting for immigrant truck drivers explores how this crackdown aligns with broader federal initiatives despite warnings of potential supply chain strain. C.H. Robinson is revolutionizing its operations by deploying custom agentic AI tools to handle millions of tasks and slash quote response times from minutes to seconds. How is C.H. Robinson using AI? Its CFO has a story to tell details how these innovations are driving productivity and allowing for real-time pricing strategy adjustments. As autonomous trucks hit the road, manufacturers face massive financial exposure from product liability lawsuits that focus on safer alternative designs rather than human error. Autonomous trucking faces growing product liability risks, examines the legal challenges and potential for "nuclear verdicts" as technology outpaces the law. Finally, catch a preview of today's WHAT THE TRUCK?!? episode airing at noon with four guests covering diverse logistics topics. Join us for these updates and more on FreightWaves TV. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices