The largest companies in the U.S. aren’t known to be trucking carriers or freight brokers. After all, trucking is a decentralized sector, with an estimated 96% of fleets operating 10 or fewer trucks and 99.7% managing 100 or fewer trucks. For every massive name in the trucking world on top 100 lists, there are hundreds of smaller
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has emerged this spring as a critical lifeline for transportation companies navigating the world of cross-border operations. Because compliance with USMCA now means exemptions from tariffs for products entering the U.S. from Canada or Mexico, understanding the agreement has shifted from a regulatory formality to a strategic business imperative for
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