Carrier Insurance Going Up?
Not yet, although the proposed rule to raise the minimum amount of insurance coverage required of carriers cleared another hurdle
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Why Are Outbound Rates So @#% High in Memphis?
Why are outbound van rates always so high in Memphis? Usually, when rates remain elevated in a market or lane,
Stable Truckload Freight Rates Defy Seasonal Dip in Volume
A few weeks ago, we were predicting that there would be a surge of freight availability on the spot market,
Expect Freight Rates to Rise in Holiday Season
Nearly $1 trillion in retail sales will result if analysts at Deloitte are correct in their forecast of 4.5% growth
Expand Your Capacity and Reach with the DAT Extended Network
The driver shortage is often cited as one of the main causes of tightening capacity. And while brokers can’t simply
Case Study: Broker Doubles Revenue with Half the Staff
Sue Spero, president of Carrier Services of Tennessee What impacts the financial health of a brokerage faster: more revenue producers
July Ends in a Surge of Spot Market Freight
Volume was way up last week. Was it a month-end spike, or real growth? I asked Mark Montague and he
Truckload Capacity and Rate Trend of the Week – July 27 – August 2
Volume was way up last week. Was it a month-end spike, or real growth? I asked Mark Montague and he
Should Drivers be Paid for Detention Time?
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s proposed four-year, $302 billion transportation bill includes a new rule that drivers be paid for
Why Company Reviews Matter to Your Reputation
In the digital world, it is all about what potential customers can find out about your operation before they make
Now You Can Customize Your Carrier Monitoring
We’ve added new functionality to our CarrierWatch® product, which monitors carriers’ authority, insurance, safety ratings and CSA scores. CarrierWatch warns
Are You Ready for an E-Log Mandate?
The FMCSA recently published its long-awaited proposal for an electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. The timeline is still up in