What New Roles is AI Ready to Play in the Trucking Industry?

From streamlining business processes to unlocking previously unimaginable innovations, discussions about new technology have become nearly synonymous with AI developments.  Yet, while excitement around AI abounds, it’s accompanied by concerns about economic upheaval and workforce displacement. Despite these uncertainties, one thing is clear: AI is not just a disruptor—it’s an enabler of innovation.  The trucking

What You Need to Know About California’s AB5 in 2025

California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), also known as the “gig economy law,” was passed in 2019 and took effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Originally intended to address worker misclassification in sectors like ride-hailing and delivery services, the law significantly alters how workers are classified across multiple sectors, including trucking. Five years later, it is still

How Brokers Can Improve Relationships with Carriers

Broker-carrier relationships have been a hot topic in the freight industry lately. Unfortunately, the conversation hasn’t always been about smooth sailing and seamless collaboration.  Brokers are expressing frustration over the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed transparency requirements, while carriers are raising concerns about what they perceive as overly complex vetting procedures imposed by brokers. 

5 Predictions for the Trucking Industry in 2025

The 2020s have been a whirlwind of upheaval and transformation for industries worldwide, but few sectors have experienced as much of a rollercoaster as trucking. Over the past half-decade, the freight industry has faced huge challenges: navigating COVID-19 lockdowns, a historic boom in 2021 and 2022 with significant capacity expansions, and the prolonged freight recession

How Will Trump’s Election Victory Impact Trucking? 

On November 5, voters elected Donald Trump as president for the second time, making him just the second president in United States history to be elected to non-consecutive terms. With all 50 states called by the Associated Press, it appears Trump held a 312-226 edge in the Electoral College over Vice President Kamala Harris when

Does Trucking Really Have a Driver Shortage? Depends on Who You Ask.

A truck driver wearing a hi-vis vest in front of a cab and tanker trailer.

The next time you’re driving and are more than an hour away from home, look around at the backs of trailers and billboards. Chances are, you’ll see quite a few advertisements for open truck driver positions. Likewise, do a quick search for “truck driver jobs,” and you’ll find pages of results with companies looking to

Rounding Up Recent FMCSA Regulatory Developments

This autumn is just a month old, and it’s already been a highly eventful season. Two major hurricanes made landfall in the Southeast, upending lives, crucial roads, and the freight market. Meanwhile, what could be the closest presidential election in almost a quarter-century is entering the final days of the campaign, and the outcome could