Resources & Insights
MLK Day 2026 Oversized Freight Travel Restrictions By State
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.
Freight Market Forecast: Are Shipping Costs on the Rise in 2026?
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.
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 Heavy Equipment Hauling
Compared to traditional freight, heavy equipment transport comes with greater risk, stricter regulations, and a steeper price tag.
Which States Have Oversize Freight Restrictions for Memorial Day 2025?
5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Import/Export Cargo Strategy
Frost Laws: What to Know About Seasonal Load Restrictions This Spring
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?
The Trucking Industry in January 2026: What You Should Know
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.
Christmas 2025 Holiday Oversized Freight Travel Restrictions By State
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.
MLK Day 2026 Oversized Freight Travel Restrictions By State
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.
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.
The Trucking Industry in January 2026: What You Should Know
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.
Christmas 2025 Holiday Oversized Freight Travel Restrictions By State
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.
