From shippers to brokers and carriers, technology has opened up new opportunities at every level of the transport industry. Access to the various pieces of the supply chain puzzle are now just a few clicks away. Shipping a load to its destination is now easier than ever and the convenience of this new, widespread transactional

Whether you’re a shipper or a carrier, creating sustainable partnerships is the key to maximizing your potential in the modern transport industry. Technological advances have made connecting with other stakeholders easier than ever before. These changes have also introduced a sense of artificial distance that can make business transactions feel less personal. How can transport

Demand for cold storage is at an all-time high, but capacity concerns and aging infrastructure are creating a dangerously tight market. What do these challenges mean for the future of cold storage, and what are the implications for the transport companies that are tied to this important sector? New cold storage facilities are being constructed

Less than truckload (LTL) shipping is used to transport freight that doesn't require a full truckload, offering a cost-effective and efficient solution for moving relatively small loads. LTL is used by businesses of all sizes, from small mom-and-pop shops to large corporations. In recent years, LTL shipping has undergone significant changes, with new trends emerging

Near the beginning of the first fiscal quarter of 2022, the outlook for small carrier operations looked dire. Line haul rates were declining sharply while fuel prices reached astronomical new highs. Many were forced to take a hard look at the financial viability of their businesses in light of these staggering economic difficulties. Entering the

Cold storage is one of the hottest segments of the modern transport industry. All across the country, shippers are struggling to find the necessary capacity to meet their cold storage transport needs. What is behind this current demand crisis, and what is the condition of today’s cold storage market as a whole? Looming recession could

California's Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) is a law that went into effect on January 1, 2020, that sets strict guidelines for when companies can classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees. The law aimed to address the issue of worker misclassification, which some companies have used to avoid paying employee benefits or following certain

Has our current economic predicament reached its lowest point? Many economists believe the coming months will bring a short recession followed by the chance for a rebound. This a view shared by Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at the American Trucking Associations. “I still think the most likely path of the macro

From ongoing pandemic-related disruptions to growing problems with our nation’s economy, the modern transportation industry is facing more than its share of issues. To better understand these circumstances and what can be done to address them, we’ve compiled a list of the 5 biggest challenges facing the industry today. Out-of-control Deductions Getting blindsided by unexpected

Many leading economists believe a recession is all but certain in the months ahead. With the health of the transport industry tied so closely to the economy at large, it is important to understand the causes and consequences of this potentially dire situation. In spite of current economic uncertainties, the US labor market remains strong.