While international trade discussions and tariff policy whiplash have dominated many industry conversations this year, it was a more familiar—and frustrating—challenge that took center stage at the 2025 Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) Capital Ideas Conference in San Antonio: freight fraud. In his inaugural address as TIA president, Chris Burroughs didn’t mince words, declaring that freight
While international harmony among the United States, Mexico, and Canada may not have dominated headlines recently, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck represents an approach to highway safety that works across borders. From May 13-15, this coordinated inspection initiative will deploy across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This year’s Roadcheck will include
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
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
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