Hours of Service Restart Rules Rolled Back
Two of the most controversial parts of last year’s Hours of Service (HOS) overhaul have officially been rolled back –
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Don’t Get Beat on Price
You know how to come up with a price for your trucks, but what if you knew the average of
TMS Tips to Find Capacity in a Snowstorm
Trucks sidelined by snow in Buffalo, NY, in November 2014. (Photo credit: CNN) The November snowstorm that brought more than
4 Ways to Find Capacity in a Snowstorm
The November storm that buried Buffalo, NY, disrupted supply chains for days. (Photo used with permission. Flickr: GovernorAndrewCuomo) A November
Declining Fuel Cost Dilutes Rate Increases
Fuel costs don’t typically make the news when prices are falling. This winter, as fuel prices continue to drop, the
Declining Fuel Cost Drives Rates Down
Fuel costs don’t typically make the news when prices are falling. This winter, as fuel prices continue to drop, the
Growing Economy Reshapes Freight and Rates
The latest news on the economic front shows 3.9% GDP growth in the 3rd quarter. That’s the second consecutive quarter
Early Snowpocalypse Freezes Truckload Capacity
Early winter storms dumped snow on a number of key freight markets, which puts pressure on capacity. Rates are also
4 Load Board Strategies for Owner-Operators
It’s time to park the notion that load boards are just for backhaul freight. This year, about 45% of all
Headhaul Rates Coming and Going
It’s time to park the notion that load boards are just for backhaul freight. This year, about 43 percent of
High Demand Might Collide with Polar Vortex II
Photo by Tom Saunders, Virginia Department of Transportation, February 2014 Winter has started early, with snowstorms in Denver and Minneapolis