The recent fluctuations in the freight industry have a lot of logistics professionals scratching their heads. Freight rates have fallen, and The Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) noted the fastest transportation…
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GeneralUnderstanding the Impact of the FMCSA Financial Security Requirements for Freight Forwarders and Brokers
By erika deblasiThis proposed rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration seeks to establish financial security requirements for freight forwarders and brokers, in order to better regulate the freight forwarding industry,…
GeneralIs Peak Season Dead?
By erika deblasi2022 has been anything but normal. Record high inflation and soaring fuel costs have all impacted the ‘normal’ business cycles. As a result, logistics companies are seeing less of a…
GeneralHurricane Season 2022: Expect the Unexpected
By erika deblasiAs summer trucks on, every day brings us further into hurricane season. Keeping our carriers safe before, during, and after a hurricane is at the forefront of our minds, and…
GeneralEstablishing Carrier Relationships
By erika deblasiBetween the pandemic lockdowns, post-pandemic shortages, and tightened capacity, shippers are forced to work harder to ensure inventories are received on time. Moreover, this past year, carriers have been struggling…
GeneralHawkeye receives 9th consecutive National Safety Award!
By erika deblasiGreat West Casualty Company is the nation’s leading provider of property and casualty insurance for the trucking industry. With over 60 years of experience, Great West offers risk management, underwriting,…
General2022 Mid-Year Industry Insights
By erika deblasiWhat’s going on with missing underride guard labels? Many in the trucking industry are struggling to understand the lack of enforcement policy infractions. Specifically, for rear underride guards on trailers…