Backhaul vs deadhead: What’s the tipping point?
When you can’t find a high-paying load, would you accept a low rate to avoid driving empty? I asked that
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Guest Opinion: The freight recession, and the next spot rate upturn
The freight market has been soft for almost a year, and in our view, slid into freight recession in the
10 things to know about the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
Ariel Black represents ExpressTruckTax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider for filing the Heavy Duty Use Tax. Summer is here, and you
Van rates reach their summertime slump
The summer slowdown has arrived for spot market truckload freight. It’s typical for prices to drop around this time of
Volumes are up in 2019, but not rates. Here’s why.
Although rates have dropped considerably from record levels in 2018, spot market freight volume — actual loads moved — was higher in the
5 reasons to attend the DAT user conference
Logistics professionals are on the frontlines of the trucking industry’s technological transformation, and freight brokerages and 3PLs are uniquely positioned
Broker Bond: Special rate for DAT customers
Is your broker bond coming up for renewal? You’re not alone. According to Adam Green of Integro Insurance Brokers, around
TIA offers courses for new freight brokers
It’s hard enough getting new employees up to speed on your company’s processes, procedures, and computer systems. But who has
Van rates fall after 4th of July
It’s typical for rates to fall after the Fourth of July, and this year was no different. Now that the holiday
Reefer rates cool down following holiday
Just as we saw with van freight, rates were mostly down in the reefer markets in the second week of
Trucker Tips: How I find the best-paying loads
Being an owner-operator is tough. You need all the tools possible to stay profitable, including the best paying load board.
Van rates ride high through Independence Day
Independence Day fell on a Thursday this year, so there were many people who took Friday off as well. That