The Flatbed Split: One Trailer, Two Markets
The Flatbed Split: One Trailer, Two Markets If you only saw one number from the freight market this year, it was probably flatbed volume up 48 percent. That number is real. It is also one [...]
Freight Market 2026: Why Rates Are Rising
For close to four years, the load boards did not make sense for most carriers. You ran the numbers on a load, and the numbers did not work. That has changed. In the freight market [...]
The Daily Life of a Freight Dispatcher: Unsung Heroes of Logistics
In the intricate world of the transportation industry, freight dispatchers play a pivotal role that often goes unnoticed. Behind every successful delivery is a freight dispatcher coordinating the movements, resolving issues in real time, and [...]
Freight Sector Shockwave: Nearly 9,000 Jobs Slashed Across Trucking, Warehousing, and Manufacturing
The freight industry just took another hit, and this time it’s no minor shakeup. We’re looking at almost 9,000 layoffs stretching across the U.S. and Mexico. That includes people working in trucking, logistics, food distribution, [...]
How Tariffs Will Challenge Trucking Companies in 2025
As tariffs loom, the trucking industry faces significant changes that could affect operations and profitability. This blog will look into the implications of the newly imposed tariffs and how they could reshape the landscape for [...]
Effective Strategies for Negotiating Freight Rates in 2025
For small carriers and owner-operators, negotiating freight rates is essential for maintaining profitability. With fuel costs, maintenance expenses, and insurance premiums on the rise, ensuring you get paid fairly for every mile driven is more [...]