Produce season is one of the few times a year when shippers are scrambling for capacity and rates move in your favor. If you run reefer, this is your window to make money. But here’s the reality: the best produce loads on any load board disappear in minutes. Carriers who scroll aimlessly or search without
The business of produce logistics can bring high demand and elevated rates. Get tips on the best ways to prepare for produce season.
Produce season brings high demand and good rates. But most reefer drivers leave money on the table because they repeat the same mistakes year after year. Peak produce season runs from late February through early fall. Demand spikes. Rates climb. Yet drivers who don’t plan ahead end up with detention time, spoiled loads, and missed
Double brokering is getting worse in the freight industry. It costs up to $35 billion every year in losses. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is rolling out new rules to stop it. These updates push for more transparency, better security, and real accountability. The goal is to protect brokers and carriers from cargo
Cash protection matters more than keeping your truck moving right now. The numbers from our recent survey with Bloomberg Intelligence are clear. More than half (51%) of carriers reported rates were down compared to the same period last year, and 41% saw revenue decline. When you’re running more but making less, the problem isn’t that
Learn how to claim owner-operator tax deductions like fuel, maintenance, and equipment costs.
Per diem for truckers can seem complicated. We simplify what per diem means for your expenses and your taxes.
The dry van trucking sector is navigating one of its most challenging periods in recent years. The industry’s average cost of operating a truck in 2024 was $2.260 per mile, while the truckload sector experienced an average operating margin of negative 2.3 percent. With 61 percent of carriers and third-party logistics providers naming cost reduction
Life on the road can be lonely. Learn more about the importance of mental health for truckers and ways to prioritize taking care of yourself.
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