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Spot Market Freight Signals Economic Growth
Spot market freight volume is booming again in mid-May. There is definitely a seasonal element to this abundance, but it
Six Ways to Gain Capacity Now
Capacity will continue to be tight in the coming months. That was the consensus of a TIA panel discussion I
Florida is Hot for Vans and Reefers
Photo credit: Wikipedia For ten months of the year, Florida is the least-favorite destination for over-the-road truckers. It’s inevitably a
Booklet & Webinar Help Brokers Combat Fraud
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) recently published the 2014 Framework to Combat Fraud. A year in the making, this 40-page
Truckload Rate Trend of the Week – Apr 27 – May 3
The economy is not expanding yet, at least according to initial reports of a mere 0.1% GDP growth in the
Truckload Pricing Slips in April
The economy is not expanding yet, at least according to reports of a mere 0.1% GDP growth in the first
What's the "New Normal" for Truckload Freight?
Many industry experts predicted strong freight volumes on the heels of last winter’s huge backlog of freight. From December through
Truckload Rates Mix it Up, in Transitional Season
Following an extraordinary first quarter, spot market freight is finally reverting to a more typical pattern. National trends are mixed,
Brokerage uses Technology to Grow Business Without Growing Staff
Jason Fullen, president of Fullen Transportation Company Jason Fullen is the first to tell you that the staff at Fullen
Analysts Support DAT Predictions on Economy, TL Capacity
Sometimes, when you’re way out ahead of the pack, you can feel a little bit vulnerable. That’s why it is
How to build a profitable TriHaul
You already have a load from Point A to Point B – let’s say it’s a weekly van load from
Smart Tools to Keep Drivers Happy
The growing consensus is that trucking is now facing a truckload capacity crunch. For carriers, that means driver recruitment and
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