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. 

Heavy Haul Shipping Rates: The True Cost of Moving Heavy Machinery

Key Takeaways:

Which States Have Oversize Freight Restrictions for Memorial Day 2025?

5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Import/Export Cargo Strategy

• Too many providers in the mix
• Growing pains with current carriers 
• Late freight
• Customs and compliance issues
• Higher spend, lower ROI

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.

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.

Christmas 2024 Holiday Oversized Freight Travel Restrictions By State

The final weeks of the year are a balancing act: Spending time with family and friends, reflecting on the past 12 months, wrapping up work before the start of the next calendar year, and so on.

The Most Common Freight Measurement Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)

Veterans Day 2025 Oversize Freight Travel Restrictions by State

Each year on November 11, Americans pause to honor and thank the veterans who have fought for our country. 

Thanksgiving 2025 OSOW Freight Travel Restrictions by State

Moving oversize (OS) and overweight (OW) freight on and around a holiday can be complicated.