Truckstop Blog
Industry update: ELD Update, CSA Reforms, and an Upcoming Inspection Spree
Did you Know? The first “truck” was invented by Gottlieb Diamler in 1896. With a two cylinder, four horsepower motor, it was said to tow…
Trans4Cast Week 28: MDI Increases; Slight Load Availability Decrease
Total MDI: Up 3.3 points from the previous week The MDI is a measure of relative truck demand in the spot market. It compares load…
Trans4Cast Week 27: MDI Down; Load Availability Decreased
Total MDI: Down 8.7 points from the previous week The MDI is a measure of relative truck demand in the spot market. It compares load…
Industry update: Flexible Sleeper Berths, ELDs in North America, and Electric Trucks
Did you Know? The first Hours of Service rules were proposed in 1935 but were not adopted until 1939. Regulations For the third straight legislative…
Real Time Freight Release Notes: Export For Quickbooks and More Accounting Functionality
Here are the Highlights from Today’s Release: Important Note: We’ve enhanced the integration of LoadPay into RTF to make it even easier to make simple,…
Trans4Cast Week 26: MDI Rises; Slight Load Availability Decrease
Total MDI: Up 1.3 points from the previous week The MDI is a measure of relative truck demand in the spot market. It compares load…
Four Things to Watch Out for During the 100 Deadliest Days
When we think of summer, we tend to think of picnics, barbeques, fishing, swimming, and a lot of other outdoor activities. But did you know…
Industry update: Hackers, Cargo Theft, and a Regulation Win
Did you know? In 2016, cargo thefts cost the industry over $114 million. That’s up from $80 million in 2014. Cyber worries hit the transportation…
What is Your Broker Bond Doing for You?
As a successful broker, you already know you’re required by law to hold a broker bond. You also understand that not all bonds are created…
Truckstop.com Announces Load Tracking Integration into ITS Dispatch
Truckstop.com is pleased to announce all ITS Dispatch customers now have access to Load Tracking! The new integration allows ITS Dispatch brokers and shippers to…
