The Most Common Freight Measurement Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)
When it comes to shipping, accurate measurements aren’t a nice bonus — they’re the baseline of your supply chain’s success.
When it comes to shipping, accurate measurements aren’t a nice bonus — they’re the baseline of your supply chain’s success.

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.
Compared to traditional freight, heavy equipment transport comes with greater risk, stricter regulations, and a steeper price tag.


If you’re a shipper wondering how this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck will impact your freight, you’re in the right place.
During the winter months, blizzards and ice in the northernmost states may impact your shipping schedule. But did you know there's another factor that could impact your deliveries as winter transitions into spring?

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.
Posted by David Brix on Dec 16, 2024 9:00:00 AM
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.
Posted by Joanna Jungels on Nov 15, 2024 9:00:00 AM
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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