by Tim | Sep 28, 2026 | Expedited Freight News, Highway News, Trucking & the Economy
The last two weeks were busy for U.S. trucking and freight. Here’s what happened, in plain English. 1. Diesel Hits a Record High The weekly retail diesel average hit a record $6.285 per gallon on September 14, up 31.8 cents in a week and 68.1% higher than a year...
by Tim | Jul 26, 2026 | Expedited Freight News, Trucking & the Economy, Trucking News
We get a specific type of phone call at our dispatch desk almost every day. It usually happens around 4:00 PM. The voice on the line is tense, there’s background noise from a busy loading dock, and the message is almost always the same: “I booked a truck earlier...
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...
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