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
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
From avoiding surprise breakdowns to cutting costs at the pump, certain non-software tools make a major impact on your day-to-day operations.
The freight industry is massive and growing every year. There were 3.55 million truck drivers in the United States in 2023, and that doesn’t include brokers, shippers, and other roles. Competition for loads is fierce. Fleet managers and owner-operators need tools that help them maximize their profits, minimize deadhead miles, and stay competitive. With the
By Taryn Daker, Senior Director of Customer Success, Truckstop At the recent Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), I had the honor of joining an incredible panel of female leaders in freight and logistics to talk about how we as an industry can move freight smarter, safer, and more inclusively over the next 30 years. The conversation
Learn how to accurately predict reefer rates, understand why rates vary, and why it’s important to predict reefer transport costs.
Avoid costly DOT violations to stay compliant. Learn the most common offenses and ways to avoid them to protect your freight business.
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