How a Connected Fleet Boosts Carrier Profitability

Today’s carriers have many things to manage: fleet safety, compliance, labor costs, skyrocketing insurance premiums, driver retention, and volatile freight rates, to name a few. How a carrier employs tech and the solutions it uses may also keep executives, IT leaders, and fleet managers at a carrier up at night—but it doesn’t need to be

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

The ROI of Enterprise Document Management for Trucking Companies

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In today’s fast-paced trucking industry, where razor-thin margins are the norm, every minute saved and dollar retained can significantly impact profitability. While many carriers focus on optimizing operations like routing and fuel management, the back office may present an overlooked opportunity for efficiency gains.   Enterprise document management software (DMS) can have a huge effect on

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.

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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