Resources & Insights

What Is the Right of First Refusal in Transportation?

As a freight shipper, you’re always running into transportation-industry-specific terms, jargon, and abbreviations. Even if you’ve been in the industry for decades, the constant barrage of lingo can be confusing at best — and downright frustrating at worst. 

The Trucking Industry in July 2025: What You Should Know

• Enclosed trailer capacity in July
• Open-deck capacity in July
• Major events affecting capacity this month
  • Canada Day
  • Independence Day
  • DOT Operation Safe Driver Week

Port of Baltimore Reopening: What to Expect

The Port of Baltimore channel has fully reopened to all vessel traffic as of June 10, 2024, following 11 weeks of painstaking progress clearing debris from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Dedicated Lanes for Carriers: Pros, Cons, and How a Broker Can Help

In the ever-changing world of freight shipping, carriers constantly face the challenge of balancing stability with flexibility.

What is an Asset Carrier with Brokerage Authority?

• Asset carrier with brokerage authority definition
• How asset carriers with brokerage authority, asset carriers, and freight brokerages differ 
• Advantages of working with an asset carrier with brokerage authority
• Disadvantages of working with an asset carrier with brokerage authority
• The cost of working with an asset carrier with brokerage authority
• Choosing an asset carrier with brokerage authority: What to consider

How Can I Track My Freight? Load Tracking 101 for Shippers

It’s true: I’m a package-tracking enthusiast. I get a thrill when my email inbox pings with that all-important tracking information. I delight in watching my parcels move through the country, and I eagerly anticipate their arrival at my doorstep. 

Should You Use Multiple Freight Carriers in One Region?

• How many transportation options should shippers have for sourcing capacity out of one area?
• What are the advantages of using more than one provider for capacity from one location?
• What are the disadvantages of using more than one provider from one location?
• How many providers should shippers solicit for a shipment out of an area?
• What should shippers consider when choosing trucking companies to add to their network?

Everyone likes convenience. Americans like it so much we named a whole genre of stores after it!

[Video] Why do Freight Brokers Fall Through?

The Pros and Cons of Using a Freight Brokerage to Ship Your LTL Freight

Shipping less-than-truckload (LTL) freight can be kind of nerve-wracking. There are a lot of variables at play every time your LTL freight is ready to move. 

[Video] Pros and Cons of Working With a Small Freight Brokerage