Fuel has always been one of the most consequential cost drivers in the transportation industry. But in today’s market, it has become something more: a persistent source of uncertainty that is reshaping how carriers and shippers operate. Historically, diesel prices have demonstrated a clear asymmetry. When prices rise, they tend to rise quickly and dramatically.

The freight economy doesn’t operate in a vacuum. Even before geopolitical tensions sent energy markets into overdrive, the U.S. economy was already walking a tightrope between stubborn inflation and slowing growth. That balance has now been disrupted, and for the transportation industry, the consequences are immediate and severe. Given these rapidly changing developments, how can

Few people in the logistics and supply chain world have a journey as diverse and instructive as Dino Cardelli, Owner and Director of Operations for The Procurement Framework Company, LLC. With decades of experience spanning fruit growing, air and ocean freight, and global procurement for Fortune 100 companies, Dino’s career offers valuable lessons for the

Recent headlines across the trucking industry have focused on the enforcement of English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers. Some observers predicted that stricter enforcement would remove a significant number of drivers from the road, dramatically tightening available capacity. However, early data suggests the real impact may be much smaller than many expected. Between June

When temperatures plunge or major storms hit, supply chains feel it immediately. In extreme cold, heated van capacity becomes scarce. That shortage shifts pressure onto refrigerated equipment, tightening an already specialized segment of the market. And when weather disasters strike, food and other temperature-sensitive goods become the top priority. The urgency is immediate, and the