While load boards provide access to freight, they often lead to rate wars, inconsistent loads, and lower margins. The key to long-term success? Establishing direct relationships with shippers. Unlike ...
The new STB metrics, which began being collected in September 2024, establish baseline standards for on-time arrival percentage and successful local service percentage. If targets remain unmet, ...
Ryder System’s outlook doesn’t see a lot of gains from a stronger freight market, so it is looking to more structural changes ...
North American volume, as reported by nine U.S., Canadian and Mexican railroads, includes 315,173 carloads, a 4.7% drop from the same week in 2024, and 364,946 intermodal units, a 5.3% increase. The ...
Cash flow is the difference between survival and failure in the trucking industry. Even a profitable business on paper can collapse if it doesn't have the cash to cover fuel, maintenance, and payroll.
Managing cash flow is about keeping enough of it to stay in business. Many new owner-operators and small fleet owners struggle not because they can’t find freight, but because they fail to control ...
Net 30 fleet fuel cards offer owner-operators and fleet managers a cash flow solution providing up to 30 days to pay for fuel expenses. This short-term financing helps bridge the gap between operating ...
Fleet safety and compliance is about protecting lives, reducing liability, and ensuring long-term success. As legal risks grow and operational demands increase, fleets are turning to technology for ...
Fleet dashcams have become essential for modern trucking operations, but selecting the right system is about capability. Don't get caught up with the price. The right cam pays for itself. While basic ...
Spot freight rates fluctuate daily, making it tough for carriers to maintain profitability. While load boards provide access to freight, they often lead to rate wars, inconsistent loads, and lower ...
Sotira, which is leveraging AI to help brands offload and capitalize on their surplus inventory, has raised $2 million in funding.
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has selected Matthew Lane, general manager, Pioneer Valley Railroad (PVRR), as the 2025 Safety Person of the Year, and Herman Crosson ...