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 2, 2026 | air cargo, air freight, air freight news, LTL Freight, Trucking & the Economy, Trucking News
Lately, there’s been no shortage of headlines suggesting the long-discussed “freight recession” is over. Some analysts point to improving volumes, firmer pricing, and better carrier performance as proof. But is the broader industry narrative getting ahead of itself?...
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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