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
From 2022 to 2024, the freight recession stuck around like the ultimate unwanted houseguest. The comfort for the industry was that all recessions are cyclical, and that it couldn’t go on forever. At the end of 2024, some of the most knowledgeable industry experts thought it was indeed over. Now, in the truckload market and
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
A new administration always brings policy changes, and for trucking carriers and freight brokers, these shifts can have real business impacts. From tariffs and trade policies to fraud prevention efforts, sustainability initiatives, and evolving federal regulations, there’s a lot to watch. What’s changing, and what should you prepare for? We’re rounding up key items that