Resources & Insights

Accessorial Charges 101: Defining Trucking Industry Surcharges

If you've ever received an itemized quote from your transportation provider, you've probably come across a few surcharges you've never heard of. Like any trade, there are a lot of industry-specific terms thrown around in transportation — some you may know and some you may not.

Is the Truck Driver Shortage Impacting Shipping Capacity in 2025?

• Causes of the truck driver shortage
• The impact of the driver shortage on capacity
• What shippers can do to find capacity more reliably

Without truck drivers, your supply chain — and everyone else’s — would come to a screeching halt.

Not only are they a critical component in moving shipments from one point to the next, but their expertise and dedication ensure deliveries are completed safely and on time. Hiring highly qualified and experienced truck drivers makes all the difference.

Why Do Line-Haul Rates Vary and How Can You Get More Cost Control?

Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what your freight prices are going to be to ship from point A to point B, every time? If only it were that simple. Let’s break down why the answer to “how much will this cost?” is almost always, “it depends.”

The Intricacies of Route Planning in Oversized Shipping Explained

Shipping heavy items from point A to point B is always more complex than it appears. Behind every successful oversized shipping project, you’ll find dozens of shipping and transportation professionals working together, carefully managing every element and preparing for each mile of the journey.