Tender acceptance at an all-time high level for the holidays January 9, 2023

Tender acceptance at an all-time high level for the holidays

The national Outbound Tender Rejection Index (OTRI) failed to rise above 6% during the week of Christmas for the first time in its five-year history. With little to no disruption…

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5 Freight Forwarding Tips to Help Small to Medium Forwarders Survive 2023 December 12, 2022

5 Freight Forwarding Tips to Help Small to Medium Forwarders Survive 2023

Unfortunately, small and medium freight forwarders face a greater risk of demise in 2022. The demands for more volume, faster service, and lower costs continue to push forwarders to their…

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Deadline to avoid rail strike or lockout extended to December November 14, 2022

Deadline to avoid rail strike or lockout extended to December

The country’s third largest rail union agreed to a longer “cooling off” period in an attempt to avoid congressional intervention and service disruptions. A rail strike or lockout now won’t…

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Congress is voting soon to overhaul the shipping industry. Here’s everything you need to know. June 10, 2022

Congress is voting soon to overhaul the shipping industry. Here’s everything you need to know.

Congress will soon schedule a vote — as early as next week — on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. With bipartisan support in both the House and Senate,…

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Secrets to building a successful trucking company January 10, 2022

Secrets to building a successful trucking company

More than 3,140 trucking companies went out of business last year. Typically, around 85-90% of startup trucking companies fail. It’s not always easy to run a company, but it’s especially…

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7 Christmas Snacks For Truck Drivers On The Road December 22, 2021

7 Christmas Snacks For Truck Drivers On The Road

Whether you’re traveling cross country or locally, every trucker craves snacks along the way. Rather than splurging on expensive gas station snacks, here are a few simple recipes every trucker…

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The 7 Best Christmas Gifts For Truck Drivers December 22, 2021

The 7 Best Christmas Gifts For Truck Drivers

If you’ve got a trucker friend or loved one in your life, here are a few Christmas gift ideas to add to your shopping list this holiday season. Trucker dash…

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7 Tips for Driving a Truck During The Holiday Season December 22, 2021

7 Tips for Driving a Truck During The Holiday Season

The holiday season is a busy time of year for all drivers, but especially truck drivers who need to meet delivery deadlines during the holiday rush. To stay safe on…

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TRUCK DRIVERS FACE NEW CHALLENGES AMIDST CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC December 13, 2021

TRUCK DRIVERS FACE NEW CHALLENGES AMIDST CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

TRUCK DRIVERS FACE CHALLENGES THAT MAKE AN ALREADY STRESSFUL JOB, MORE STRESSFUL Many American companies are pushing for employees to stay at home as Coronavirus cases continue to climb. Stay-at-home…

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GET BETTER SLEEP: TIPS FOR SLEEPING IN YOUR TRUCK November 29, 2021

GET BETTER SLEEP: TIPS FOR SLEEPING IN YOUR TRUCK

Sleep. It’s what keeps your body and mind healthy. A good night’s rest helps you feel alert, energized and ready to take on the day. While getting enough sleep helps…

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