Rising Fuel Prices: A Trucker’s Guide to High Fuel Costs
President Joe Biden’s recent announcement that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve will release one million barrels of oil reserves per day …
Dry Van Report: No sharp downturns in manufacturing yet
The latest releases of manufacturing survey data for January are encouraging as we look ahead to what 2023 has in
Roadworks are the bitter pill we all need to swallow
Can you guess the 10 worst traffic corridors?
How To stay profitable in a down market
In times like these, you can use the extra time to build your business to sustain you through both up and down cycles in the market.
Flatbed Report: Southwest region continues to grow despite truckload headwinds
Last week’s release of the U.S. Bank National Shipments Index reported contracted a 4.6% decline during the final quarter of
Reefer Report: ‘Big Game’ Sunday also means truckloads of avocados
This Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles square off in the Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. The
Dry Van Report: Freight markets along I-10 see growing truckload demand
The growth in warehouse capacity in Phoenix is something to see, and one truckload carriers must keep an eye on.
Valentine’s Day is a time of love, but it’s all business for truckers
Next week sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy, and gifts in the name of St. Valentine. According
Flatbed Report: Texas is Still the Place to be for Flatbed Carriers
Texas flatbed carriers are enjoying some of the best outbound spot rates in the past seven years. At an average
Reefer Report: California Has Either Too Much Water or Not Enough
After years of drought, rain is welcome news for California farmers of every commodity. Within 12 months, Californian farmers have
Dry Van Report: Truckloads’ biggest competitor continues to struggle
Intermodal provides a valuable complement to truckload regarding a shipper’s choice of transport mode for long-haul freight. Intermodal is typically
Drivers In Congested Cities Have Worse Attitudes (especially BMW drivers)
Most truckers agree that driver behavior has changed in the last few years. The pandemic seems to have put everyone
Keys to success in 2023 for carriers
The truckload marketplace entered a down cycle in 2022, putting motor carriers in a very different position entering the new year
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