Not using a freight broker can hurt the shipment when moving cargo domestically. Freight brokers are the intermediary between shippers and trucking companies.

A shipment’s safety is vital during cargo movement, but this can be challenging when trucking during harsh weather conditions.

There are several benefits that a shipper can have from understanding how carriers determine trucking rates.

When transporting cargo domestically, the standard method uses 40ft and 20ft containers. A less conventional yet very beneficial way to ship freight is called breakbulk. Breakbulk is a method of shipping in which the hauler moves the goods without an intermodal container. Instead, the cargo is loaded into the carrier individually utilizing crates, drums, hazmat boxes, or pallets. Liquid breakbulk shipments are stored in barrels before being shipped. This differs from regular bulk, where carriers transport goods without packaging or containers.

A major Supreme Court ruling could reshape the future of freight brokerage. In the Montgomery vs. Caribe II Transport case, the Court ruled 9–0 that federal law does not shield freight brokers from state claims when selecting carriers.

🚨 One of the biggest challenges in domestic shipping for truckers and carriers is trucking during a hurricane, and with Florida bracing for a major storm in the coming days, cargo movement will be significantly impacted.

Shipping expedited freight is a popular yet essential method of trucking in domestic transport. In recent years, individuals and businesses have seen the value in this type of transportation.

Since the trucking industry is continuously in motion, 2024 will bring numerous challenges and opportunities for domestic transport.

Transportation costs and trucking capacity change results from several reasons, including low demand. Customer spending demands may be lowering due to fears that the current recession will worsen. Similar LMI trends were shown in April 2019, marking a freight recession beginning after COVID lockdowns. The U.S. has also been facing its highest recorded inflation levels in 40 years, contributing to low demand.

With temperature-controlled shipping vital for moving goods from many industries, understanding the logistics can benefit the shipper. Failure to know what to expect before shipping can result in product damage leading to monetary loss.