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
As the calendar inches closer to Q4 and 2025, there’s a measure of optimism in the freight industry. After a prolonged downturn, some are even suggesting the freight recession might finally be over. But before the industry can fully celebrate, a looming threat could derail this recovery: a potential port strike by the International Longshoremen’s
When commercial vehicles get towed while hauling freight, jobs and commerce are at stake. For carriers and brokers of many sizes, one missed load or incomplete trip can be margin-shattering at best and catastrophic at worst. But on top of those pitfalls, towing companies may charge over six figures to move a tractor-trailer. And while
It’s Friday evening, and you and your significant other want to go out to eat to enjoy the end of the workweek. You’re both hungry for the same type of cuisine and have narrowed it down to two places. The reviews on Google and Yelp are about the same, and the cost per person isn’t