Resources & Insights

What Is Managed Transportation?

• Managed transportation definition
• What makes managed transportation different
• How managed transportation works
• The shipper benefits of managed transportation

To say that freight shippers have a lot on their plates would be an understatement. The constant juggle of schedules, carriers, regulations, costs, and timelines can be overwhelming — not to mention a drain on valuable resources that could be better spent on core business priorities.

2024 Transportation Industry Mid-Year Market Update

It's hard to believe that we're halfway to the finish line of 2024, isn't it? 

Detention Fees: Who Pays?

The Trucking Industry in July 2025: What You Should Know

• Enclosed trailer capacity in July
• Open-deck capacity in July
• Major events affecting capacity this month
  • Canada Day
  • Independence Day
  • DOT Operation Safe Driver Week

What Are the Legal Axle Weight Limits for Commercial Trucks?

• How much weight each trailer type haul
• All about the federal maximum gross vehicle weight for trucks
• The legal axle weight limits for commercial trucks
• Legal axle limits by state
• Why axle weight limits matter

Every state has different regulations for the maximum gross vehicle weight (total weight of the loaded truck and trailer) allowed on their roads. These weight regulations are based on the state’s infrastructure and what the roads can safely support. 

[Podcast] Flatbed Forecast: May 2024 Trucking Industry Update For Shippers

Dry Van vs. Flatbed Shipping: Which is More Expensive & Why?

Chocolate vs. vanilla. The Rock vs. Stone Cold. Dry van vs. flatbed shipping. Life is full of tough calls! Among the toughest for shippers? Choosing the right method of moving freight for your shipping needs and your bottom line.

Tarping Flatbed Freight In Winter: Problems, Alternatives and Other Ways to Protect Your Freight

Freight Measurements Matter: Dimensions and Piece Count in Freight Shipping

In some senses, the trucking industry is an information industry. Not an information technology industry (although trucking companies rely on world-class technology). Not a research industry. An industry that relies on complete, accurate information. 

Trucking Industry Outlook November 2025: What Shippers Must Know

November is a bridge between seasons —  and an on-ramp to holiday shipping pressures.  For shippers, it’s a month of tight capacity, shifting demand, and scheduling complexity.