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    USMCA Was Not Extended in 2026: What U.S.–Canada Shippers Need to Know
    Industry Insights15 min read

    USMCA Was Not Extended in 2026: What U.S.–Canada Shippers Need to Know

    By Team · 8/3/2026

    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.

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    Asset-Based vs. Non-Asset Freight Brokers: What Every Shipper Should Know Before Awarding Freight
    Industry Insights8 min read

    Asset-Based vs. Non-Asset Freight Brokers: What Every Shipper Should Know Before Awarding Freight

    By Team · 7/6/2026

    Asset-based or non-asset broker? See how owned capacity, pricing, and accountability differ — and when each wins. Get guaranteed capacity with Varstar.

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    How to Protect Your Freight From Double Brokering and Fraud: 2026 Shipper Guide
    Industry Insights9 min read

    How to Protect Your Freight From Double Brokering and Fraud: 2026 Shipper Guide

    By Team · 6/24/2026

    Cargo theft hit $725M in 2025. Learn how to spot double brokering, vet carriers, and protect your freight

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    Reefer Freight and FSMA: A Shipper’s Guide to Temperature-Controlled Food Freight in 2026
    Industry Insights10 min read

    Reefer Freight and FSMA: A Shipper’s Guide to Temperature-Controlled Food Freight in 2026

    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.

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    Why Freight Agents Need More Than a High Commission Split in 2026
    Industry Insights10 min read

    Why Freight Agents Need More Than a High Commission Split in 2026

    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.

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    Cross-Border Freight Between the US and Canada: The Complete PARS/PAPS Guide for Shippers (2026)
    Industry Insights8 min read

    Cross-Border Freight Between the US and Canada: The Complete PARS/PAPS Guide for Shippers (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.

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