Morning Minute | August 25, 2025

A decade-long misclassification lawsuit involving NFI drivers is being settled for over $5 million. This landmark case could see individual payouts ranging from $30,000 to more than $50,000 for eligible drivers, as detailed in this comprehensive report: NFI driver misclassification case in New Jersey could reach individual payouts of $50k.

We also cover global postal operators suspending parcel services to the U.S. due to new de minimis rules and airline embargoes. Learn why many European and Asian postal services are pausing or restricting shipments to the U.S. in this in-depth article: Global postal operators suspend parcel service to US.

Stay informed on significant leadership changes at South Carolina Ports, with CEO Barbara Melvin resigning after nearly 30 years to pursue new personal and professional opportunities. Discover more about her impactful tenure, including the Port of Charleston becoming the busiest southern port on the U.S. East Coast, and the port's record performance in fiscal year 2025 here: South Carolina ports chief resigns, citing ‘personal reasons’.

Don't miss FreightWaves TV's What the Truck?!? Live at noon today and be sure to register for the upcoming Cross Border Logistics Summit at the beginning of September. Additionally, you can secure your tickets for the Future of Freight Festival happening this October in Chattanooga, all part of the extensive FreightWaves event offerings.

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