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Even though it’s rarely even mentioned in a broker’s rate confirmation, the fuel surcharge has a big impact on truckload

No carrier wants to haul cheap freight. Let’s say you’ve the choice between an inexpensive load of hay, or a

Gene Schultz has been in the trucking business for nearly 60 years. Ask him what technological advances have made his

With DAT RateView, you can compare contract and spot market freight rates on more than 65,000 lanes in North America.

What’s the best transportation management software (TMS) for freight brokers? There are many software vendors to choose from—including a TMS

The worst load of my career started off as just another day in early October, 2013. October 1, searching for

There’s one piece of advice that I’d give to any carrier running the spot market. It’s advice that can significantly

In my six years as an owner-operator who works exclusively with brokers, I’ve been able to communicate better and more

Finding a truck might not be so hard in the current market, but how do you recruit and retain the

Filing IFTA fuel taxes is all about keeping accurate records. Do you have all your fuel receipts? Do your drivers’

Load posts were up a bit again last week, which is the second straight week of improving spot market volumes.

DAT has updated its popular Zip Zone and Key Market Area wall map. It’s a common sight on the walls

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