3 new tax rules could save you thousands
How big will your tax refund be this year? Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — which applies
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Carriers score record-high profits and record-low bankruptcies in 2018
The annual reports have all rolled in from publicly traded transportation companies, and it’s obvious that 2018 was a record-setting
Winter storms bring rapid changes to freight markets
Last week’s Arctic weather stalled freight movement in and out of key markets in the Midwest. But the storm passed
How the best shippers manage capacity challenges
What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion
Van rates drop to 16-month low
Last week the national average van rate dropped 4¢ to $1.97/mile. The last time the average van rate was below
Few hot spots remain for reefers
Expect a rush of reefer demand this week in areas hit by sub-zero temperatures, as shippers attempt to prevent sensitive
TIA adds VPs to enhance membership and government affairs
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has appointed three new vice presidents to enhance its new membership and government affairs efforts.
Download our 2019 Spot Market Roadmap FREE
Last year was the most explosive freight bull market on record for the trucking industry. But how much of that
Freight rates slide in winter slump
Tis the season for falling rates. As we move deeper into the slow season, rates are drifting in their typical
Spot Van Rates Drift Down as Winter Takes Hold
Van spot rates fell to $2.00 per mile for the month to-date, in a typical seasonal slump. Spot freight volume
How does the government shutdown affect trucking?
Update – January 25: Federal employees are heading back to work for at least three weeks, under an interim budget
Trucking wins business back from railroad
Last year rail intermodel took away loads from over-the-road trucking, but now the pendulum is swinging back the other direction.