July 20, 2026
Section 122 tariffs expire Thursday and Washington is already building the next tariff wall. Here is what the whipsaw means for freight volumes — and the four moves small carriers should make this week.
July 19, 2026
June's Cass data shows shipments down 4.1% while truckload linehaul rates climbed for an 18th straight month — a capacity-driven market turn. Here are the four repricing moves small carriers should make before fall bid season locks in the wrong numbers.
July 19, 2026
The national average diesel price crossed $5.005 a gallon on July 15 — up more than a dollar from a year ago — as renewed Middle East hostilities and a Russian export ban tighten fuel markets. Here is the per-mile math and the five moves that protect your margin this week.
May 26, 2026
LTL rates hit 12.5% above year-ago levels — fastest surge since Yellow's 2023 collapse. What small carriers must know about the repricing and how to benefit.
May 25, 2026
Flatbed spot rates hit $2.69/mile — 26% above the 5-year average — as data center construction spending triples to $41B/year. How small carriers capture this market.
May 23, 2026
Dry van spot rates hit a four-year high as the supply-side squeeze drives sharpest gains since 2022. How small carriers capture the best Q2 2026 loads.
May 20, 2026
Reefer spot rates Fresno-Chicago surged 43% as produce season strips refrigerated capacity. How small carriers play the May-August reefer window in 2026.
May 16, 2026
LTL carriers push 5.5-7.5% GRIs in 2026 while accessorial charges spike 8-12%. Here's the small carrier playbook for cutting LTL costs before your next bid cycle.
