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:
Heavy haul shipments are some of the most complex loads to move. Most will require permitting and route planning, a specialized trailer, a heavy haul truck, an experienced driver, and a thorough plan for safe loading, transport, and unloading.
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.
As February 2026 approaches, the trucking industry enters a dynamic period characterized by seasonal trends, regional challenges, and opportunities for optimization.
Moving oversize (OS) and overweight (OW) freight on and around a holiday can be complicated.
Does it seem like your freight shipments are failing more lately? You’re not alone — and you’re not imagining things.
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.
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.
Heavy haul shipments are some of the most complex loads to move. Most willrequire permittingand route planning, a specialized trailer, a heavy haul truck, an experienced driver, and a thorough plan for safe..
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,..
As February 2026 approaches, the trucking industry enters a dynamic period characterized by seasonal trends, regional challenges, and opportunities for optimization.
Moving oversize (OS) and overweight (OW) freight on and around a holiday can be complicated.
To say that freight shippers have a lot on their..
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