May 23, 2026
US-China tariffs cut from 145% to 30% are triggering a West Coast port surge. How small carriers capture drayage and inland freight before the window closes.
May 20, 2026
NOAA's 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook drops May 21. How small fleet owners build lane maps, diversion plans, and insurance reviews before June 1.
May 19, 2026
Transpacific ocean freight rates surged 22% in April 2026. What the reshuffled US port map and import surge mean for small carrier drayage and inland freight.
May 16, 2026
Flatbed freight improves in May 2026 as construction and steel tariffs tighten capacity. Small carrier guide to capturing specialized flatbed loads in 2026.
May 13, 2026
Reefer spot rates hold 22% above 2025 as watermelon and Salinas produce season collide. Small carrier dispatch playbook for the May 2026 capacity crunch.
May 12, 2026
CVSA International Roadcheck 2026 runs May 12-14 with ELD tampering focus. Small carrier pre-trip and inspection survival guide for the 72-hour blitz.
May 9, 2026
Dry van spot rates hit a $2.89 cycle high in May 2026. Here is the small carrier dispatch playbook to capture rate inflation before the window closes.
May 6, 2026
Reefer spot rates push toward $3.25 per mile in May 2026 produce season. Here is the small carrier dispatch playbook for strawberries, watermelons, and McAllen.
May 3, 2026
Federal truck parking lands $200M record in the 2026 budget. Here is how small carriers should plan dispatch around the new capacity coming online.
May 1, 2026
CBP restricts empty trucks at Eagle Pass while phantom capacity tightens U.S.-Mexico cross-border freight. Here is the small carrier dispatch playbook for 2026.