Resources & Insights

Trucking Industry Update October 2025: Key Insights for Shippers

Key Takeaways:

• October is busier than it looks — holiday freight, tariffs, and consumer demand shifts make it a high-impact shipping month.
• Dry van capacity tightens near ports, while Midwest supply is looser.
• Reefers shift west for harvests and south for cross-border produce.
• Flatbed and oversize freight face weather, daylight, and football-related restrictions; planning ahead is critical.
• Shippers can cut costs by booking early, considering trailer alternatives, providing accurate specs, and staying flexible with timing.

October brings the World Series, Halloween, and the start of the fourth quarter. And while it would be easy to write October off as the last month before the busy holiday season, experienced shippers know that this is actually one of the most action-packed shipping months. 

What Shippers Should Know About Back-to-School Freight Season

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Dry Van vs. Reefer Trailers: Which Is Best for Your Freight?

4 Dedicated Shipping Myths, Debunked

• What is dedicated shipping, anyway?
• Myth #1: Dedicated shipping means managing a private fleet
• Myth #2: Dedicated transportation is always more expensive than OTR
• Myth #3: Signing a dedicated contract means losing control over your supply chain
• Myth #4: If the market changes, you might be stuck paying an above-market rate

Rumor has it that more shippers are interested in dedicated transportation service than ever before. 

The 10 Largest Dry Van Full Truckload (FTL) Carriers in 2025

• The 10 largest truckload van carriers in 2025
• 5 tips for choosing the right dry van carrier for your business

Why Cargo Theft Is Rising in the U.S. — and What You Can Do to Protect Your Shipments

You’re not imagining things: Cargo theft really is on the rise — and it has been for a while.

Frost Laws: What to Know About Seasonal Load Restrictions This Spring

• What is spring thaw?
• How do frost laws work?
• How can seasonal weight restrictions affect your shipments?
• Tips to keep your supply chain moving this spring

As someone who's responsible for shipping and logistics, you're well-versed in the many factors that can impact your ability to transport goods from point A to point B.

For example, during the winter months, blizzards and ice in the northernmost states may impact your shipping schedule.

27 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing Dedicated Transportation

There’s no shortage of challenges in today’s logistics landscape. Transportation costs are high, the market is flooded with inexperienced and inconsistent providers, and customers are demanding faster delivery of a higher volume of product than ever before. 

The Trucking Industry in January 2025: What You Should Know

January is a month of new beginnings. As we flip open our shiny new 2025 calendars, it’s time to think about how this first month of the year will shape up for you and your business.

What Does Dedicated Transportation Cost?

For high-volume shippers constantly moving critical freight, juggling multiple active transportation providers at once can be as stressful as it is inefficient.