Becoming a shipper of choice has its benefits. You can reap rewards just by showing your carrier that you value their time and services. And included in those rewards is the strong possibility..
Spending long hours on the road puts truck drivers at a higher risk for being in an accident. Despite the increased regulations and advanced safety equipment that are intended to reduce the..
This past September showed some noteworthy changes in terms of spot rates. September showed a significant drop in terms of spot market loads in comparison to the previous month of August. The..
A recent report from Fleet Financials puts fuel expenses at the top of costs that make up the total cost of ownership for trucking companies. Coming in at a whopping 12 percent, rising fuel..
Trucking is a dynamic industry, and things are always happening. Here are a few noteworthy current events affecting shippers, carriers, and the trucking industry around the country.
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During the month of August, noteworthy trends in terms of spot market capacity include a rise of 10 percent over capacity rates seen in the month of July. While spot market capacities..
Heart disease is the world’s biggest killer. In the United States, approximately 610,000 people die each year from heart disease. That means one in four people will die from heart disease this..
Current news in the trucking industry covers a wide area of topics ranging from federal oversight to gas prices. Here are four of the most important topics currently affecting the industry.
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It is no secret that shipping costs have been on an upward trend for quite some time. According to Freight Transportation Research Associates (FTR) costs for 2018 are expected to be 12 percent..
