How Will Carriers Hire and Keep Drivers in 2026?

For the first time in its 21-year history, “driver shortage” didn’t crack the Top 10 overall concerns in the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry survey. So why do recruiting and retention still appear to be challenges for fleets?  A freight market sending mixed signals and a recruiting environment where the old playbook no longer applies don’t help.  After four years of overcapacity and soft demand, driver

How Did Our 2025 Trucking Predictions Hold Up?

A year ago, we made five predictions about where the trucking industry was headed in 2025. Now, with the benefit of hindsight, let’s see how they played out.  1. Market recovery without a boom. Verdict: ❌  As it turns out, even our tempered expectations were too optimistic. The anticipated rebound hasn’t materialized. Overcapacity remains stubbornly persistent, and freight volumes have stayed soft throughout the year.   The sector continues what analysts describe as

4 Topics That Could Shape 2026 in Trucking

Coming into 2025, there was widespread expectation that the freight market would finally turn a corner. Instead, uncertainty has reigned supreme. Would-be turnarounds in rates and volumes have been brief false starts, leaving the trucking industry to wonder whether we are approaching an uncomfortable new reality where stagnation becomes the default state.  As 2025 winds down, several prominent topics have grabbed attention, from regulatory crackdowns to long-awaited policy changes.

Is a CDL Crackdown the Cure-All for Trucking’s Capacity Woes?

During the freight recession that’s plagued the trucking industry since April 2022, a huge problem has been excess capacity. The number of for-hire carriers in the market has grown precipitously over the last several years, with a massive increase in the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.   According to SONAR data, the total number of

6 Steps of Cab to Cash: How Automation Transforms Carrier Operations 

Nearly a year ago, industry analysts declared the “Great Freight Recession” over. Tender rejections were climbing, spot rates showed signs of life, and capacity appeared to be tightening. The second Trump administration fueled optimism about pro-trucking policies from Washington.  2025 hasn’t delivered on that promise.  Back-and-forth tariff announcements and negotiations have created uncertainty across supply

How Carriers Can Prepare for Unclear English Language Proficiency (ELP) Enforcement 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) new English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial drivers officially took effect on June 25, but enforcement has been anything but consistent. Carriers now face a confusing patchwork of state-level approaches, uncertain inspection standards, and evolving federal guidance.   If your drivers aren’t prepared, those inconsistencies can lead

Geotab GO Focus Plus: The Dash Cam That Transforms Fleet Safety

There was a time when dash cameras were optional for fleets. If operations were running safely, cameras weren’t absolutely necessary. Those days are over.  Dash cams and video telematics are now essential tools for modern fleets. They reduce risk, cut insurance costs, improve driver behavior, and protect carriers from costly litigation. The hardware and software

Automation and Silos in Freight: Why Connectivity Matters

AI became a household term in late 2022 when ChatGPT was introduced to the public. Since then, artificial intelligence has exploded across freight tech. From predictive maintenance and telematics to load boards, safety coaching, and document automation, there’s now a solution for nearly every role in the supply chain.   But here’s the catch: just because

The Perfect Fleet Recipe: Why Transflo Mobile+ and Telematics Are Better Together

Running a fleet isn’t all that different from creating the perfect recipe. The right ingredients, tools, and timing make the difference between a good result and an exceptional one. For fleets, that recipe for success means combining Transflo Mobile+ with Transflo Telematics. Together, they simplify operations, improve safety, and accelerate cash flow.   Mobile+ on its

A Roundup of Political and Regulatory Developments Affecting Trucking

Yes, tariffs dominate the headlines, but there’s more shaping trucking right now. Here are 5 developments that matter:   1. The federal speed limiter proposal on all heavy-duty commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds has been scrapped by the FMCSA as of July 24. Per a 2022 study, many fleets currently use limiters. However, the nationwide requirement