There’s an option in the build vs. buy debate that’s becoming more common as AI vendors compete for LTL audit business. It goes like this: Then, in 18 to 24 months, bring it in-house with a running start. Call it the stepping-stone strategy. On paper it looks like the best of both worlds: speed now,
Category: Carrier
Peak Season is Here, but Old Freight Market Assumptions are Gone
Peak season can make or break a year. For carriers and brokers, the traditional August-to-October stretch is when good years turn great and average ones turn respectable. Goods must move, volumes climb, and rates firm up. The annual window where margin is there for the taking if you’re positioned to catch it. That much still
4 Ways Telematics Can Help Fleets and Drivers During the Summer
Summer is a time that many look forward to all year. It evokes memories of sunny days, vacations, burgers and hot dogs on the grill, time in the pool, and carefree attitudes that make the gray chill of winter feel galaxies away. When it comes to driving conditions, summer is more associated with clearer skies
Why It Pays to Take a Break for Brakes
Imagine it’s a hot summer afternoon, and you hear a squeal in the brakes of a truck. It grabs your attention for a second but not long enough to take your attention away from the next several items you already had on your plate to make sure your fleet and office run efficiently. You refrain
Are Dash Cam Mandates Coming to All of North America?
For fleet managers and carrier executives, a new compliance mandate can feel like a surprise tax with real budget implications and an unforgiving timeline. In May 2026, one new regulation may have slipped under the radar for a lot of North American fleets. If you operate in Canada, or haul freight through it, you may
More Stringent ELD Requirements Are Here, and More Are Coming
The Electronic Logging Device mandate of December 2017 was one of the most consequential events for transportation technology this century. Cumbersome paper driver logs became a thing of the past, and telematics capabilities powered by ELD helped carriers supercharge their productivity and boost profitability. Nearly a decade later, the era of industry backlash against the mandate is a distant memory.
The Perfect Fleet Recipe: Why Transflo Mobile+ and Telematics Are Better Together
Running a fleet isn’t all that different from creating the perfect recipe. The right ingredients, tools, and timing make the difference between a good result and an exceptional one. For fleets, that recipe for success means combining Transflo Mobile+ with Transflo Telematics. Together, they simplify operations, improve safety, and accelerate cash flow. Mobile+ on its
3 Safety Developments from the CVSA Workshop Carriers Need to Know
Transflo’s Scott Stofer spent time in Chicago last month as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Driver-Traffic Enforcement Committee at the CVSA Workshop. The Driver-Traffic Enforcement Committee is a group that reviews proposed regulations, debates enforcement standards, and helps update Out of Service criteria for the industry. Three main topics from that workshop and committee meeting deserve wider attention. Here’s what came out of those
What Comes Next After Supreme Court Rules Against Freight Brokers?
Like a football game where many touchdowns were expected, nobody saw 9-0 coming. The prevailing wisdom heading into the Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC ruling was that the Supreme Court would side with C.H. Robinson and uphold federal preemption of state negligent hiring claims against freight brokers. C.H. Robinson’s own CEO said as much on an earnings call just weeks ago. Most
The Supreme Court Case That Could Deliver a Shock to Freight Brokers
On April 12, CBS’ “60 Minutes” put the trucking industry on blast. The industry, largely, didn’t argue back. The network’s segment on Super Ego Holding and the rise of chameleon carriers landed with strong approval in an industry where widespread agreement on issues is often lacking. Among those who care about safe roads and a