Whether you work at a company or an individual shipper, knowing how to ship food by truck has numerous benefits.

In modern shipping, three terms pop up regularly, freight broker, freight forwarder, and customs broker. While they may seem similar, distinct differences are associated with each term. Understanding the differences and benefits of each can be helpful when planning on moving freight. Read here to know exactly what you need.

As we roll into a new year, the trucking industry is gearing up for big changes! So, what’s ahead for 2025? From evolving shipping trends to challenges shaping domestic freight, shippers need to stay informed.

California’s fight for cleaner air hits a roadblock! 🚛💨 Just days before President Trump took office, the EPA denied crucial waivers, forcing the state to drop its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule.

Cargo theft is a rising threat in the domestic shipping industry, with a 46% increase reported in early 2024. Criminals are targeting shipments at every stage, from storage to transit, impacting shippers, carriers, and receivers alike.

Alongside the declining spot rates in the trucking market has been a concurrent decrease in freight volume moved. The DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI) listed the dry van, reefer, and flatbed TVI from January to February. Both dry van and refrigerated truckloads fell close to 8%, while flatbeds surprisingly were up 7.9%. It is unclear if the decreasing amount of cargo moved is a direct cause of the lowering of transportation rates. The same can be said vice-versa; however, this can also reflect a deceleration in the trucking industry.

With the significance domestic shipping has for cargo movement, what’s equally significant is finding a suitable carrier for cargo movement.

With a market reaching nearly 48.9 billion USD, the importance of tanker trucking has been shown in U.S. domestic shipping. Despite this, shippers only know little about this type of transport.

The holiday shipping rush is here 🎁🚛 — and shippers need to get ready. From late October to early January, freight volumes soar as retail, e-commerce, and general cargo flood the supply chain.

When should you use a freight broker? Domestic shipping can be complex, and even small disruptions can derail your supply chain. Freight brokers connect you with reliable carriers, helping to prevent costly delays and customer dissatisfaction.