Resources & Insights

Accessorial Charges 101: Defining Trucking Industry Surcharges

If you've ever received an itemized quote from your transportation provider, you've probably come across a few surcharges you've never heard of. Like any trade, there are a lot of industry-specific terms thrown around in transportation — some you may know and some you may not.

How Does Freight Seasonality Impact Shipping Costs?

Whether or not you, as a shipper, move goods that have changing demand depending on the season, you are affected by those that do. Before getting into the why, let’s define seasonality and talk through a few common examples.

Is the Truck Driver Shortage Impacting Shipping Capacity in 2025?

• Causes of the truck driver shortage
• The impact of the driver shortage on capacity
• What shippers can do to find capacity more reliably

Without truck drivers, your supply chain — and everyone else’s — would come to a screeching halt.

Not only are they a critical component in moving shipments from one point to the next, but their expertise and dedication ensure deliveries are completed safely and on time. Hiring highly qualified and experienced truck drivers makes all the difference.

How to Forecast Your Transportation Costs Going into 2021

This time of the year, many of us are trying to plan ahead to next year. For shippers, that means figuring out your transportation expenses — which will be even more challenging than usual this year. Please note, your planning will vary based on the type of market you service, but here is a broad stroke into some of the things to consider when making your transportation plans in 2021.

What's Affecting Shipping Capacity and Rates This Unusual Retail Peak Season?

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the transportation industry in various ways over the past nine months, forcing shippers and carriers into some challenging scenarios. And as we enter retail peak season, it doesn’t look like that’s going to change.