The word tariffs has sent shockwaves through the freight industry once again. With uncertainty surrounding new trade policies, carriers and brokers moving goods between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are bracing for potential disruptions. The latest round of proposed tariffs, set for April 2, could reshape cross-border freight operations, affecting rates, costs, and supply chain
The less-than-truckload (LTL) market is navigating a complex landscape in 2025, characterized by operational contrasts among major players. While carriers like Old Dominion forecasted “not just growth but prosperity” for 2025, others like TFI International described Q4 2024 as “a disaster” for the company’s LTL division. Market conditions remain unpredictable, with lingering economic uncertainties
The freight brokerage transparency debate has reached a pivotal moment. In an unusual move, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has reopened the public comment period on its proposed transparency rules from last November until March 20. This development underscores the contentious nature of a topic that has divided the industry. While regulations requiring
Electric trucks were once heralded as the future of trucking and road freight, but their development has hit significant roadblocks in recent years. The latest and most striking example is the bankruptcy of Nikola, the electric- and hydrogen-powered truck manufacturer that once captivated investors and industry leaders alike. The rise and fall of electric truck
In the transportation and logistics industry, outstanding leadership drives innovation, resilience, and strategic growth. This is especially the case at Transflo, where this International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting the exceptional women leaders who are helping shape Transflo’s vision and impact across the freight technology landscape. We sat down with four of our outstanding vice presidents
The early months of 2025 have brought major uncertainty for transportation and logistics companies, with shifting trade policies and new tariffs creating ripple effects across the supply chain. While changes in a presidential administration typically bring some policy adjustments, the current tariff landscape has introduced significant complexities for carriers, brokers, and shippers alike. Understanding these
Today’s fleet managers face mounting pressure to maximize vehicle uptime while controlling maintenance costs. By working with Whip Around, Transflo has expanded its comprehensive fleet management ecosystem to address these critical challenges. Watch a demo video of Whip Around’s fleet maintenance software solution. Seamless integration for smarter maintenance The integration of Whip Around’s maintenance management
Driver satisfaction is a key pillar of fleet success. While operational efficiency and bottom-line results are critical, a highly successful carrier knows these outcomes are directly tied to how well it supports its drivers. One of the most impactful ways to achieve this? The right technology. A connected fleet leverages integrated technology solutions that work
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
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