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Instead of the usual mid-summer slump, we expect July freight volume to be more similar to a typical June. An

Freight brokers reported an average 2.8% increase in pre-tax profits in 2012, compared to 2011. Their annual revenues rose 1.4%,

The deadline for reefer compliance was January 1, and California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) is already fining carriers for continuing

When you want to win a share of a shipper’s business, you often must submit a bid on their Request

Last month, San Bernardino County Superior Court fined an Ontario, CA trucking company $300,000 after a California Air Resources Board

Carriers have been under tremendous pressure, as their costs are rising faster than rates. Even when truckload rates are higher

The trucking industry is heavily reliant on fax machines, especially to exchange information and documents between brokers and carriers. The

Notebooks, paper, pencils and crayons have been featured in retail displays since July, but back-to-school merchandise also includes food, clothing

Last week’s rate trend was mixed to down, depending on your equipment type and geographic region. Van rate trends were

In response to customer requests, PC*MILER is now providing mileage data in all DAT Load Boards and in DAT Truckload

Memphis is playing an increasingly vital role as a regional freight hub, and that trend is evident in this

One broker commented to me, one week I have trucks, the next week I have loads. And it changes from