by Tim | May 17, 2026 | air freight news, Expedited Freight News, Trucking & the Economy, Trucking News
The North American logistics sector is undergoing a profound structural shift, marked by a significant year-over-year escalation in truckload shipping costs. Industry data reveals that full-year cost expectations for dry van truckload services have climbed...
by Tim | May 9, 2026 | air freight, air freight news, air shipping, Expedited Freight News
FAA MD-11 Grounding Creates Major Pressure on Domestic Air Freight Networks The domestic air freight industry is facing immediate disruption following the FAA’s decision to ground all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft after the fatal UPS crash in Louisville,...
by Tim | Aug 13, 2025 | Expedited Freight News, Highway News, Trucking & the Economy, Trucking News
As summer progresses, major interstate highway improvements are rolling forward across the country. In the coming four weeks, drivers should plan ahead for significant projects—including closures, expansions, and safety upgrades—in key corridors nationwide. 1. San...
by Tim | Aug 7, 2025 | air freight, air freight news, Expedited Freight News, Trucking & the Economy, Trucking News
U.S. Freight Cost Trends Mid‑2025: Truckload, Expedited, and Air 1. Truckload (Full Truckload & Expedited Ground) Over the past year, U.S. truckload freight costs—both spot and contract rates—show persistent inflation, though with moderation in early 2025. Spot...
by Tim | Jul 19, 2025 | air cargo, Expedited Freight News
Customer Emergency:On a Saturday just after lunchtime, The Expedited Company received an urgent call from a customer with a high-stakes delivery request. A luxury yacht docked in Key West, Florida, was scheduled to set sail by Sunday afternoon. The issue? The vessel...
by Tim | Jun 24, 2025 | Expedited Freight News, Highway News, Trucking & the Economy, Trucking News
In May 2025, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported a 0.1% decline in its seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. While seemingly modest, this decrease continues a concerning trend: year-over-year tonnage dropped 1.4%, marking the twelfth straight...
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