Freight brokers are no strangers to promises from tech providers. Automation, efficiency, and cost savings sound great, but not every vendor delivers the right solution. The right technology partner can simplify audits, slash DSO, and help you scale seamlessly. The wrong one? It can leave your team buried in inefficiencies and missed opportunities, like only
Scalability is a crucial trait for today’s modern, successful brokerages. Without it, your operations could be at the whim of the market—which has been quite volatile over the last few years. For example, what if a brokerage decided to make several new hires around the turn of the year in anticipation of higher truckload and
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 an enabler of innovation. The trucking industry is no exception.
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
Broker-carrier relationships have been a hot topic in the freight industry. 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. Both
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
As we look toward 2025, the freight industry finds itself at a crossroads. While some experts foresee a return to a stable and resilient market and tout the merciful end of the freight recession, others advise caution, signaling uncertainty as part of the journey ahead. In 2024, trucking has faced its share of challenges, but
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
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
It’s October, which means spooky season is here. With freight fraud and cargo thefts reaching new heights in 2024, routine trips and loads can quickly turn into a nightmare for carriers, brokers, and drivers at the most innocuous of times. While missed or late deliveries and time spent in detention can be scary on a