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There have been strong signs of growth in the spot market since May, but it had mostly been a slow-and-steady

Reefer volumes were mostly in a holding pattern to close the month, similar to the last full week of October

Autonomous trucking made its first (mostly) autonomous delivery recently. A Volvo VNL, using technology developed by trucking startup Otto (which

Spot market rates were up last week, but volumes fell. Hurricane Matthew likely played a role in both of those

The bankruptcy of the world’s 7th largest container carrier, Hanjin Shipping, has led to shippers re-adjusting inventories in the past

There’s a brake inspection blitz happening this week, which also just so happens to be National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Here are 5 ways that carriers, brokers, and shippers can show respect

This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Here are 5 ways that carriers, brokers, and shippers can show respect

Got some trailers that need replacing? Prices for new ones are probably going to jump up soon. Phase 2 of

Got some trailers that need replacing? Prices for new ones are probably going to jump up soon. Phase 2 of

Van and reefer rates were mostly in a holding pattern last week. The national averages for both stayed the same

The American Transportation Research Institute recently posted its yearly survey of the most critical issues facing the trucking industry. In

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