Resources & Insights
Shipping to Alaska: What You Need to Know
For many in the transportation industry, Alaska is synonymous with unpredictability.
The Trucking Industry in August 2025: What You Should Know
- Enclosed trailer capacity in August
- Open-deck capacity in August
- How to plan around the Labor Day holiday
As summer winds down and fall looms on the horizon, August brings a complex blend of freight market dynamics.
How Do Freight Rates Affect Service Failures?
- How has the freight recession impacted the transportation industry?
- What causes service failures in the trucking industry?
- How are freight rates and service failures related?
- What can shippers do to make their freight more successful?
Does it seem like your freight shipments are failing more lately? You’re not alone — and you’re not imagining things.
Managed Transportation Explained: How Shippers Gain Control, Visibility, and Scale
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
What Are the Federal Axle Weight Limits for Commercial Trucks?
Legal axle weight limits for commercial trucks in the U.S. are commonly 20,000 pounds on a single axle and 34,000 pounds on a tandem axle, with an 80,000-pound gross vehicle weight limit on interstate highways. However, actual legal weight depends on axle spacing, axle group configuration, state laws, and the route being used.
Important note: 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.
Can a truck be overweight on one axle even if it is under 80,000 pounds gross?
Yes. A truck can be legal in total gross weight and still be overweight if too much weight is concentrated on a single axle or tandem axle group.
[Podcast] Flatbed Forecast: May 2024 Trucking Industry Update For Shippers
The Trucking Industry in August 2025: What You Should Know
- Enclosed trailer capacity in August
- Open-deck capacity in August
- How to plan around the Labor Day holiday
As summer winds down and fall looms on the horizon, August brings a complex blend of freight market..
Managed Transportation Explained: How Shippers Gain Control, Visibility, and Scale
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..
What Are the Federal Axle Weight Limits for Commercial Trucks?
Legal axle weight limits for commercial trucks in the U.S. are commonly 20,000 pounds on a single axle and 34,000 pounds on a tandem axle, with an 80,000-pound gross vehicle weight limit on interstate..
