CARB Costs California Carrier $200,000
Last month, San Bernardino County Superior Court fined an Ontario, CA trucking company $300,000 after a California Air Resources Board
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Rates Rise, but Carriers’ Costs Rise Faster
Carriers have been under tremendous pressure, as their costs are rising faster than rates. Even when truckload rates are higher
New Year’s Resolution for Brokers: Ditch the Fax Machine
The trucking industry is heavily reliant on fax machines, especially to exchange information and documents between brokers and carriers. The
Back-to-School Freight Doesn’t Boost Rates
Notebooks, paper, pencils and crayons have been featured in retail displays since July, but back-to-school merchandise also includes food, clothing
Vans Don't Have the Blues in Memphis
Last week’s rate trend was mixed to down, depending on your equipment type and geographic region. Van rate trends were
DAT Load Boards Adopt PC*MILER
In response to customer requests, PC*MILER is now providing mileage data in all DAT Load Boards and in DAT Truckload
Rate Trend of the Week – Feel the Memphis Beat
Memphis is playing an increasingly vital role as a regional freight hub, and that trend is evident in this
So How Crazy is it 'Out There' Prior to Memorial Day?
One broker commented to me, one week I have trucks, the next week I have loads. And it changes from
Rodney's Truck
Rodney A. sent me a picture of his truck and gave me permission to share it with you. I didn’t
Rate Trend of the Week – Van You're Up, You're Up
VAN National average rates for vans are up $0.04 since the end of April. But in our weekly survey of
Rate Trend of the Week – Flatbeds Aren’t Flat
Flatbed rates rose 2.2% in the highest-volume markets last week, to kick off the construction season. Memphis was the leading
Week in Review: Frank’s Goodbye
Well gang… we had a good run, didn’t we? I’m signing off for now, but thanks for all your support!