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

Freight Caviar has never been content to stand still, and lately, that momentum has reached an entirely new level. What began as a fast, reliable way to stay informed on the latest developments in freight has evolved into a full-fledged media empire covering nearly every corner of the industry. We recently sat down with Freight

The freight economy is operating under pressures that have not fully revealed themselves yet. The effective tariff rate in the US is the highest seen since the 1930s, and their impact on demand and inflation continues to work its way through the system. These effects do not show up overnight. They take time to develop,

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a sharp warning to North Carolina this week after a federal audit found that more than half of the commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) the state issued to foreign truck drivers were granted unlawfully. The findings prompted the Department of Transportation to demand immediate corrective action, citing roadway safety and