April 28, 2026
Echo Global closed its $5.2B ITS Logistics acquisition in March 2026. Here's what 3PL mega-consolidation means for small carrier load access and strategy.
April 27, 2026
Last-mile delivery hits $199.7B in 2026 as micro-fulfillment goes mainstream. How small carriers win regional final-mile, shuttle, and parcel-feeder bids.
April 24, 2026
Port Houston cuts reefer free time May 1, 2026. Here is how small carriers and drayage operators capture the faster-turn freight surge across the Gulf.
April 21, 2026
FMCSA broker transparency NPRM returns May 2026 with non-waivable rules. Here is what small carriers must do now to gain real load negotiation leverage.
April 17, 2026
Detention costs trucking $15.1 billion a year. How small carriers and owner operators can negotiate, document, and collect detention pay from brokers.
April 13, 2026
You don't have to accept every rate a broker throws at you. Here's how small carriers and owner-operators can negotiate higher freight rates, build leverage, and stop leaving money on the table in 2026.
April 12, 2026
USPS imposes its first-ever 8% fuel surcharge on packages starting April 26. Learn what it means for trucking carriers and how to leverage it.
April 6, 2026
Amazon adds 3.5% fuel surcharge to FBA fees starting April 17. Here's why it matters for trucking carriers and how to use it to renegotiate your rates.
April 3, 2026
C.H. Robinson waives fuel card and cash advance fees through May 2026, saving carriers up to $9,000 per truck as diesel tops $5.38 a gallon nationally.