It’s a good time to be a shipper: Rate negotiation
The tree of market conditions is bearing ripe fruit for shippers. With rates falling, carriers can’t demand higher prices –
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.
The top 10 flatbed markets of 2022
These markets had the highest demand for flatbed trucks in 2022.
The top 10 dry van markets of 2022
Dry van freight is the most popular within the truckload marketplace, but these cities had more van loads than anywhere else in America.
The top 10 temp-control markets of 2022
These markets had the highest demand for reefer trucks in 2022.
Combatting the truck driver shortage
Truckload, for-hire, and private fleets are well aware that their biggest commodity is their drivers.
More than a user conference: DATCON is back
Like so many other events, the pandemic threw a speed bump in our user conferences plans. But those plans weren’t derailed: DATCON is back and better than ever.
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
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
3 tips to negotiate better transportation rates with carriers
Every year, shippers send out requests for proposals (RFPs) to find new carriers and re-engage incumbents who can deliver quality
The evolution of supply chain sustainability
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword – it has become vital to a business’s success. Government entities and consumers
Is your transportation network inflation proof? Check your data sources
How is your transportation network performing relative to inflation? The answer depends on what data source you use. Transportation prices