Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (MLK Day) is a federal holiday, so for some shippers moving oversize/overweight (OSOW) freight, it may not be business as usual.
The transportation industry entered 2025 carrying familiar baggage: soft demand, excess capacity, and a persistent sense of uncertainty that had defined the market for the prior two years.
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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.
Key Takeaways:
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.
January is seen as the “reset” month for the trucking industry. After the fast-paced holiday shipping season, freight activity slows down, giving carriers and shippers time to recalibrate.
If your business regularly ships over-dimensional (OD) freight, you may find it harder to do so from the end of December through the beginning of January.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (MLK Day) is a federal holiday, so for some shippers moving oversize/overweight (OSOW) freight, it may not be business as usual.
The transportation industry entered 2025 carrying familiar baggage: soft demand, excess capacity, and a persistent sense of uncertainty that had defined the market for the prior two years.
Key Takeaways:
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,..
January is seen as the “reset” month for the trucking industry. After the fast-paced holiday shipping season, freight activity slows down, giving carriers and shippers time to recalibrate.
If your business regularly ships over-dimensional (OD) freight, you may find it harder to do so from the end of December through the beginning of January.
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