The industry is concerned about the state of the economy, truck parking, and fuel. It seems like we have been hearing speculation for years about a freight recession and…
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Medium and Small Logistics Brokers are Essential
By erika deblasilogistics, transportIn any industry, the biggest companies tend to get the most attention. But bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better, and that’s never been truer than in regard to third-party logistics (3PL)…

Slowdowns and Parking Updates
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, logistics, news, transportationGetting up to speed in logistics involves a slowdown in business … and some bright new developments in finding places to come to a full stop. The Market’s Brakes are…

Avoid These Cold Chain Blunders
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, freight, logistics, transport, transportationCold chain systems are vital to the continued growth of global trade of food and health supplies. Companies in the cold chain industry have had decades to refine the complexities…

Important Produce Season Tips for Logistics Professionals
By erika deblasidrivers, logistics, safety, technology, transportationPeople think of fresh fruit and veggies as essential summertime staples. The freight industry does a lot of behind the scenes work to bring the crops from the farm to…

Drivers, Mark Your Calendars
By erika deblasicarriers, logistics, news, transportationInspection Dates Hawkeye These inspection dates will be here before you know it. The biggest dates for big-rig professionals are coming up fast. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has…

Freight Is In A State of Flux
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, freight, logistics, transportThe 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…