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You might think that the hours of service (HOS) regulations that began July 1, 2013 only affect carriers. But any

As 2013 winds down, I continue to be surprised by the ongoing demand and persistent rate stability in the spot

Many truck drivers are alone for the holidays. Most have family but because of the nature of the job, they

On December 14, Wreaths Across America delivered a record 500,000 wreaths this year to 900 locations across the U.S. on

Are you running a lane where you are just eking out a profit? When you have a good headhaul rate,

I’ve been in the freight transportation business for a long time — let’s just say “decades” — and this has

The FMCSA has revoked the operating authority of 8,180 brokers since Dec. 2, the date the federal agency began revoking

Rates went up on the spot market in November, while load volume seemed to decline. The two indicators usually point

My wife and I haven’t even purchased our Thanksgiving turkey yet, but the Christmas tree lots are popping up all

It has become a standard exercise to provide rates in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) from your shipper

A lot of carriers are now on the cusp of their “slow season,” a lull in freight activity that typically