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3 new tax rules could save you thousands
How big will your tax refund be this year? Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — which applies
Carriers score record-high profits and record-low bankruptcies in 2018
The annual reports have all rolled in from publicly traded transportation companies, and it’s obvious that 2018 was a record-setting
Spot van rates poised for a rebound
We’re still deep in the slow season, but spot market trends are actually running about a month ahead of schedule.
How much lower will freight rates fall?
Has money been a little tighter for your business lately? If you’re a small carrier or owner-operator, you’re not alone.
Partial loads: A slow season secret weapon?
I try my best to avoid markets where demand is low, but that gets difficult at this time of year.
Winter storms bring rapid changes to freight markets
Last week’s Arctic weather stalled freight movement in and out of key markets in the Midwest. But the storm passed
Truckload volumes get a mid-winter boost
You can expect a couple of things to happen pretty much every January: Freight rates will fall, and some will
How the best shippers manage capacity challenges
What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion
Van rates drop to 16-month low
Last week the national average van rate dropped 4¢ to $1.97/mile. The last time the average van rate was below
Few hot spots remain for reefers
Expect a rush of reefer demand this week in areas hit by sub-zero temperatures, as shippers attempt to prevent sensitive
Trailer pools: Friend or foe?
Imagine a transportation industry where no truck was ever detained. That’s the motivation behind trailer pools, which are an increasingly
TIA adds VPs to enhance membership and government affairs
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has appointed three new vice presidents to enhance its new membership and government affairs efforts.
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