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Cass shipments turned positive after 42 months of declines, truckload linehaul rates rose 11.3%, and capacity remains tight heading into 2027.
By Team · 10/12/2026
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U.S. diesel set an all-time high in September 2026. A practical guide to fuel surcharge mechanics, the numbers that matter, and how to audit what you pay.
By Team · 10/7/2026
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New 2026 FMCSA bond rules raised the stakes of going independent. Here’s what your own authority really costs—and when staying an agent wins.
By Team · 9/8/2026
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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 · 8/31/2026
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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.
By Team · 8/3/2026
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Montgomery v. Caribe changed the preemption landscape for broker carrier-selection claims. Here’s what shippers should review now.
By Team · 8/3/2026
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Intermodal savings widened sharply in 2026. See which lanes convert well, where truckload still wins, and how to compare total landed cost.
By Team · 8/3/2026
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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 · 7/6/2026
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Cargo theft hit $725M in 2025. Learn how to spot double brokering, vet carriers, and protect your freight
By Team · 6/24/2026
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What FSMA requires for temperature-controlled freight in 2026 — pre-cooling, documentation, carrier vetting — and how to lock in compliant reefer capacity.
By Team · 6/8/2026
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