Will holiday shopping drive up logistics growth? While many consumers have concerns about inflation driving up prices, they aren’t being deterred from still shopping. According to the U.S. Commerce Department’s…
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GeneralIndustry Insights: The Rise of Nearshoring
By erika deblasiNearshoring, the practice of transferring business operations to nearby countries, has seen a notable increase in the United States recently, particularly regarding Mexico. Many American companies have expanded operation in…
GeneralImportant Safety Check Dates for Logistics Providers
By erika deblasiHeads up! Safety is a trend all year long, and so is maintaining your vehicle and necessary documents. But now is the time to start preparing for some of the…
GeneralIndustry Insights: Lease Agreements Investigation and 2024 Economic Outlook
By erika deblasiFeds Investigate Wording of Lease Agreements The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has appointed a task force to examine the maintenance provisions in lease-purchase agreements. Investigators are concerned that the…
GeneralTips for Hauling Freight in Bad Weather
By erika deblasiNo matter the time of year, the weather is constantly changing, especially for drivers traveling over great distances. You could be driving down a road with nothing but clear skies…
GeneralAnother freight recession or just another cycle?
By erika deblasiThe 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…
GeneralSlowdowns and Parking Updates
By erika deblasiGetting 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…