How Valentine’s Day freight can be a thorn in the side of some carriers
On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy and gifts in the name of St. Valentine.
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Need more flexibility for your transportation teams? Create a variable budget
As another tumultuous year looms, supply chain and logistics teams are seeking ways to build robust transportation budgets that better
New data shows more signs of softening truckload markets
The freight market in the past year has been marked by exceptionally tight capacity caused by imbalanced carrier networks, which
VIDEO: How can truck drivers avoid Covid-19?
What are truck drivers doing to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic? We asked our panel of trucking insiders to
Home construction offers clues for flatbed trends
For flatbed carriers looking to gauge future demand in the building and construction industry, the Home Builders Housing Market Index
Foodservice closures take bite out of reefer demand
According to the USDA, domestic truckloads of produce were down 37% y/y for the week ending 16 January but up
Van rates continue their winter slide
Freight rates typically decrease throughout January each year, but the pace for this month does appear to be accelerating, as
Betting on recovery, carriers order record number of trucks amid driver shortage
Something we’ve seen over the years is that extended periods of high freight rates tend to lead to higher numbers
2021 Shipper Readiness Checklist: Key strategies for transportation
Supply chains faced unprecedented disruptions in 2020, but the pandemic provided fresh perspectives for 2021. During a monthly roundtable meeting,
Top tax questions owner-operators ask
While death and taxes may be the only certainties in life, of the two, taxes come around way more often.
4 keys to forecasting accurate, reliable freight rates
In pricing, there’s a “zone of indifference,” which is the range of price points where the buyer will not change
Flatbed rates hold steady in mid-January
Last week’s U.S. industrial production report from The Federal Reserve for December increased by 1.6% month over month, as the