Trends, guides, and insights for shippers, carriers, and supply chain pros.
By Team · 8/31/2026
Truckload capacity tightened and routing guides started breaking. Here’s why—and the practical moves shippers can make to protect service in 2026.
By Team · 8/3/2026
Intermodal savings widened sharply in 2026. See which lanes convert well, where truckload still wins, and how to compare total landed cost.
USMCA was not extended at its 2026 joint review, but it remains in force. Here’s what U.S.–Canada shippers need to know now.
Montgomery v. Caribe changed the preemption landscape for broker carrier-selection claims. Here’s what shippers should review now.
By Team · 7/6/2026
Quick answer and side-by-side table: how asset-based and non-asset freight brokers differ on capacity, pricing, and control - and which one fits your lanes.
By Team · 6/24/2026
Cargo theft hit $725M in 2025. Learn how to spot double brokering, vet carriers, and protect your freight
By Team · 6/8/2026
What FSMA requires for temperature-controlled freight in 2026 — pre-cooling, documentation, carrier vetting — and how to lock in compliant reefer capacity.
By Team · 5/25/2026
Commission split is only half the story. See how owned assets, a proprietary TMS, and back-office support drive freight agent income in 2026.
By Team · 5/18/2026
How to move freight between the US and Canada without border delays — PARS/PAPS, customs docs, USMCA, and 2026 tariff updates explained for shippers.
By Team · 4/29/2026
Varstar Alliance helps shippers move freight with asset-based capacity, vetted carriers, practical visibility, and hands-on service across the US and Canada.
