A carrier’s guide to produce shipping season
You don’t have to be hauling food to feel the effects of produce season. It’s when demand for trucks is near its highest. And when demand rises, rates follow.
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How do I know I’m being paid fairly?
Finding the best loads is key to your business’s profitability. Few tools in your toolbox have as much impact on
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Carriers
In trucking, our basics are much different from those on Wall Street. Or are they? Here are the basics according to DAT – or what we like to call The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Carriers.
Tax Law Changes That Impact Truckers
By Michael Schneider, Tax Manager, ATBS. Every year there are changes to tax laws that may go under the radar
Trends and regulations to watch in 2023
Despite the economic headwinds facing many industries, there are strategic opportunities for transportation professionals in the new year.
How trucking owner-operators can optimize operating costs
With rising costs and a down market, owner-operators need to optimize their operations in order to a protect profits.
Three strategies to leverage company reviews
Company reviews are standard fare for purchasing decisions. Smart businesses leverage them to entice and inform potential buyers, to great
Top 5 trucking mistakes for owner-operators to avoid
Since I started my trucking business in 2011, I’ve learned a lot about being in the trucking industry and what it takes to make your operation successful.
Are you making these 5 mistakes when you bid?
Nobody’s perfect – we all make mistakes. But avoiding mistakes during RFP season is a bit like crossing a field
The evolution of retail freight in the e-commerce boom
Before the pandemic, e-commerce sales were steadily increasing, but when the world shut down in March 2020, that steady incline
Freight Broker Tips: How to negotiate freight rates on your lanes
Recent trends in truckload rates cast a cloud over the North American freight market. As rates fell, record fuel prices,
How shippers use freight insights to analyze and segment carriers
If transportation were a commodity, shippers would shop for carriers online by viewing their ratings, reviews, and procuring freight contracts