Summer Freight Outlook & Why Brokers Matter

In this episode of Beyond the Road, we bring together experts from ATS Logistics to talk about what shippers, drivers, and logistics pros can expect for the rest of the summer freight season. From weather delays to Fourth of July capacity crunches and tender rejection trends, we break it all down—plus explain the value a trusted freight brokerage can bring to your operation.

🔹 4th of July Freight Planning: How this holiday impacts shipping schedules, rates, and driver availability
🔹 Weather & Road Construction: What shippers and drivers need to know to avoid costly delays
🔹 Tender Rejections Rising: What that means for capacity and spot market rates
🔹 What Is ATS Logistics? An inside look at our brokerage model and how it connects drivers and shippers
🔹 Driver Benefits: How smaller carriers and owner-operators can stay loaded with the FreightMatch app
🔹 Customer Portal: Real-time tracking, billing access, and better communication tools for shippers
🔹 Common Myths About Brokers: Transparency, claims, pricing, and service concerns—debunked
🔹 Logistics Day at ATS: A behind-the-scenes look at our family-friendly celebration of the logistics industry

Whether you're a shipper managing tight schedules, a driver navigating holiday home time, or a logistics pro evaluating brokers—this episode delivers the clarity and insight you need.

 

Eric Metso

Written by Eric Metso

Eric has been a sales manager with ATS Logistics since 2018 — when he helped create a new sales team from scratch. In his role, he supports his team as they develop their book of business and create new partnerships. Eric joined ATS in 2013 as a sales representative for ATS Logistics. He was also a sales member with ATS’ Vans division before coming back to ATS Logistics in his current role.

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