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Here are measures that carriers can take to protect themselves against identity theft, double brokering, cargo theft and other scams.

Life on the road isn’t easy. From finding parking and weigh stations, to refueling and finding your next load, it’s

You’ve probably heard some version of the butterfly effect – the idea that a butterfly flapping its wings in a

As we manage the uncertainty that the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) is causing in nearly all areas of our lives, we

Update (Feb. 24) — As the coronavirus spreads to countries outside China, supply chain managers in the U.S. expect ripple effects

Holiday freight continues to move, and van rates have risen in three of the past four weeks. In the top 100

The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual survey of the top 10 critical issues facing the trucking industry.

Normally this is when we start to see a bump in spot market freight, with the holiday retail season approaching.

Remember when retailers would set aside a few shelves for Halloween candy and costumes? Times have changed. Today there are entire

Hurricane season always brings the risk of massive disruptions – not just to supply chains, but to people’s lives and

I have been a spot market pirate for almost nine years. As a pirate, you want to get in and

During the second quarter of 2019, freight brokers enjoyed their highest margins in two years. That extra margin helped offset