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5 steps to get ‘pre-booked’ for loads
When demand for trucks slows down, like it does every year during this time, the trend among many owner-operators is
Hurricane Michael halts shipments
Once again, the supply chains were dealt a major disruption last week from Mother Nature. With Hurricane Florence, the advanced
Regulatory changes brokers can’t ignore
In a year where capacity has been historically tight, building out carrier networks has been particularly difficult for freight brokers.
Measure markets at a glance
You don’t have to pore over spreadsheets and crunch numbers to know which freight markets are sizzling. With the Hot
Reefer volumes gearing up for fall holidays
Even though rates are slow to respond, freight volumes are rising as we get closer to the fall holidays of
Hurricane Michael could bring spike in FEMA freight
Hurricane Michael has made landfall with the Florida panhandle as a very scary Category 4. That is the second-highest category,
Van Freight Stabilizes in Early October
Spot market line haul rates are now only 5% higher for vans now than they were a year ago, rising
5 ways to avoid driver fatigue
Having trouble shaking off the cobwebs when starting your day? Trucking can take a toll on your physical, mental and
Spot market settles after Hurricane Florence
As people in the Carolinas try their best to return to their normal routines, the freight markets have settled back
Expect rates to rise as Hurricane Florence relief begins
While the winds of Hurricane Florence have subsided, the effects of the hurricane will be felt for weeks and months
Prices fall as flooding halts freight
As many parts of the Southeast deal with flooding as a result of Hurricane Florence, the transportation industry is re-adjusting
What to do when shipper demands "Where’s my load?"
If you’re a freight broker and your customer calls and demands “Where’s my load?” you’d better have an answer. And
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