DAT adds automated ‘Book Now’ options to load board
Today, booking a load can be time-consuming for both carriers and brokers, involving multiple phone calls, emails, and back-and-forth negotiations. DAT
Slow season slog continues for truckload freight
Freight rates remain in their typical seasonal slump. We’re now in that lull that occurs after the holidays, but before
Predictive Pricing: Cutting Through the Noise
Forecasting is an inexact science, and the most successful forecasting models aren’t always the most complex. Successful forecasts are the
Flatbed rates see off-season surge
Since 2014, van and reefer rates have peaked late in the 4th quarter, thanks to the impact of e-commerce freight. Flatbed loads, however,
New California owner-operator law on hold for now
One day before California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) was to take effect on Jan. 1, 2020, a U.S. District Court judge
Van rates soar before and after Christmas
Spot market rates rose sharply last week, as urgency mounted to deliver holiday gifts before Christmas. Then spot market activity
What carriers need to do for the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
If you’re not exactly sure what you need to do to prepare for the FMCSA’s new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse,
Reefer rates hit 6-month high
If you were expecting Thanksgiving to be the end of the season for reefers, think again. Rates are still rising.
Christmas tree shortage? Blame it on the recession…of 2008
Christmas trees are in short supply all over the country. Growers in some states blame the weather, while others blame
Where your Thanksgiving meal came from
When you give thanks for your Thanksgiving meal, don’t forget to include truckers in your list of appreciation. Every item
5 coming regulations that threaten trucking
There are a number of new regulations coming soon that have the potential to hit the trucking industry hard. Individually,
20 benefits of yoga for truckers
Hope Zvara is the co-founder of Mother Trucker Yoga, which offers simple 3-5 minute online video lessons that truckers can perform inside