2025 Retail Peak Season: What Shippers Need to Know to Stay Competitive



After nearly seven decades in the transportation business, ATS’ priorities haven’t changed. Our goal is to deliver for our customers so that they can deliver for theirs.

It's been tough balancing the increased shipping costs lately. Yet, it seems like you keep reading about another trucking company increasing pay for their drivers.
As a shipper, you know that having a good grasp on what it should cost to move your freight is important, but it feels like it's getting harder to do so these days. This makes you wonder what causes shipping rates to change today when compared to years past.
If you’re a shipper or a transportation provider, the past several weeks have probably added a few gray hairs to your head.
As a transportation provider, one of the most common questions we get from our customers and prospects is why do trucking rates change? You’ve probably wondered the same thing yourself a time or two. In this article, we’ll give you an idea as to what factors cause rates to change, how you can avoid getting ripped off and how you can plan for these rate fluctuations as you assess your shipping needs.

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.
Posted by Mark Andres on Dec 21, 2021 12:00:45 PM
After nearly seven decades in the transportation business, ATS’ priorities haven’t changed. Our goal is to deliver for our customers so that they can deliver for theirs.
Posted by Joe Goering on Apr 8, 2021 9:40:00 AM
It's been tough balancing the increased shipping costs lately. Yet, it seems like you keep reading about another trucking company increasing pay for their drivers.
Posted by Terry Weiland on Mar 31, 2021 10:00:00 AM
As a shipper, you know that having a good grasp on what it should cost to move your freight is important, but it feels like it's getting harder to do so these days. This makes you wonder what causes shipping..
Posted by Mark Andres on Mar 3, 2021 1:28:41 PM
If you’re a shipper or a transportation provider, the past several weeks have probably added a few gray hairs to your head.
Posted by Dean Pasek on Feb 15, 2021 9:12:28 AM
As a transportation provider, one of the most common questions we get from our customers and prospects is why do trucking rates change? You’ve probably wondered the same thing yourself a time or two. In this..
Posted by Ben Delong on Jan 5, 2021 9:59:53 AM
Without truck drivers, your supply chain — and everyone else’s — would..
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