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
Fuel cards are a modern payment solution for today’s carriers, but their roots stretch back at least to the 1960s, when fuel stations used key locks to control pump access and track fuel consumption. By the 1980s, these systems evolved into payment options for fleets, laying the groundwork for the fuel cards we know today.
Let’s say you manage a successful, mid-sized fleet with a history of safe, timely hauling every day. Your drivers are happy, you follow all regulations to a T, and both your shipper and broker partners love working with you. You’re also a veteran of the industry, and have overseen numerous technological transitions in transportation, including
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
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
Hurricane Helene left behind a devastating path of destruction at the end of September in the Southeast U.S. When the final estimates are calculated, Helene will likely go down the most expensive and deadliest Atlantic hurricane since Hurricane Katrina. As the storm ravaged through parts of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee, it demolished many