Trucking capacity is contracting, and the latest tonnage reports indicate that the reduction in available trucks and drivers is having a positive impact on freight
SPONSORED BY LANDSTAR It’s rare to find a company driver who’s never fantasized about becoming an owner-operator. For the majority of the independents out there,
Many trucking businesses depend on the spot freight market for the revenues that are their lifeblood. While contracts with familiar, reliable customers can provide steady
When inflation rises without a corresponding increase in the gross domestic product (GDP), economists use the term “stagflation.” The term could also be used to
So, you decided to take the plunge and start your own trucking business as an owner-operator. You’ve done all the homework, obtained your authority and
BOISE, Idaho — Truckstop.com is announcing the launch of Truckstop Private Loads. “We understand the daily pressures brokers face to find trusted capacity quickly and
Hopes for a turnaround in the trucking industry were dashed in June, as the long-awaited rebalancing between freight demand and truck capacity remained stubbornly out
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is releasing the 2025 findings of its leading costs and performance benchmarking report, “An Analysis of the
“Instability.” “Turbulence.” “Uncertainty.” “Seesaw freight demand.” All these are terms used by various economic forecasters to describe the freight market for May 2025. Also, note
ATLANTA, Ga. — Relay Payments is broadening its digital payment offerings to cover another essential category of over-the-road expenses for its 400k+ drivers and 100k+
BOISE, Idaho — Truckstop is announcing seven new features designed to significantly enhance the load matching experience for its load board carrier customers. “At Truckstop,
While the public is concerned about instability in the stock market due to the Trump administration’s policy on tariffs, the trucking industry is focused on
SPONSORED BY LANDSTAR Freedom has always been a powerful motivator for drivers that’s closely tied to the soul of trucking. A 2021 study of owner-operators
WASHINGTON — In a detailed comment on the Federal Motor Carrier Association’s (FMCSA) proposed rulemaking on broker transparency submitted Jan. 21, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association
