Diesel’s July surge puts lane margins back under the microscope
A national diesel average above five dollars changes the math quickly. Carriers need a lane-level response, not a blanket reaction.
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Freight output cooled while trucking service costs climbed
Two federal indicators point in different directions—and together they describe a market where disciplined execution matters more than headline volume.
ELD removals turn a device inventory into urgent compliance work
FMCSA’s latest registered-list action is a prompt for every carrier to know exactly which device is in every power unit.
Truck transportation employment slips for a second month
The June payroll count edged lower again. The useful question for fleets is whether their staffing matches dependable freight.
Intermodal handoffs are a service test, not a line on a map
Rail can extend a network, but the first and last mile decide whether the customer experiences one coordinated move or three disconnected ones.
The best load is not always the highest rate
A load can look excellent on a rate confirmation and still weaken the truck’s entire week.