The trucking industry has always been cyclical, but the current environment is different. Carriers are operating in a landscape where nearly every cost center is moving in the wrong direction at the same time. The result is a sustained squeeze on margins that is forcing difficult decisions across fleets of all sizes. Fuel continues to

The trucking industry is operating in a period of real uncertainty, and one factor is hitting harder than most: fuel. When diesel prices spike rapidly, carriers don’t have the luxury of instantly adjusting their rates to compensate. The result is a sharp increase in operating costs without a corresponding increase in revenue, creating immediate pressure

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

Economic headlines often focus on GDP, trade balances, and global sourcing shifts. But for transportation providers, the more relevant question is simple: what’s actually moving, and how does that translate into freight demand? In traditional GDP accounting, imports are a drag on economic output while exports contribute positively. But in freight, both represent opportunity. Whether

Mixed economic signals, shifting policy decisions, uneven job growth, and fluctuating import activity have created an environment where traditional freight market indicators don’t always align. For carriers, shippers, and logistics partners, the key question isn’t just what’s happening now, but what happens next. “We talk about capacity, we talk about rates, we talk about equipment,

Federal oversight of foreign-domiciled commercial drivers is entering a critical phase, with new licensing restrictions advancing through executive review amid ongoing legal resistance from states. While the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) continues to press forward with its broader crackdown, these developments suggest the rules won’t be applied uniformly—at least in the short term. Foreign