Truckers need to be prepared for everything, but let’s be real: Realistically, what can you do when your truck full of live tigers jackknifes? Specialized freight can require months of planning, creative solutions, and sometimes sharing your cockpit with kittens. In the world of the bizarre, even giant potatoes sometimes need a lift. Here are… Read more »
As Driver Appreciation Week 2026 approaches from September 13 – 19, companies from across the industry are offering discounts and freebies. Here’s where to get deals for Driver Appreciation Week in 2026. As one of the 3.6 million truckers that make daily life possible, you deserve a list of gifts. So, we made one. Though… Read more »
Every year, over 2,000 carriers come to a screeching stop—and we do mean a screeching stop—as inspectors pull worn brakes from off the road in CVSA’s annual Brake Safety Week. Unlike the International Roadcheck and Operation Safe Driver Week, Brake Safety Week is not required to be announced, often catching some carriers off guard. This… Read more »
What do nuclear reactors, steam turbine generators, and power transformers all have in common? They weigh more than 1,000,000 pounds, and they were all included in the top 5 largest loads ever moved. To move loads weighing more than a Boeing 747 requires more than careful driving. Moving superheavy loads can be the project of… Read more »
As the flatbed passed underneath the X-ray, the CBP officer squinted at the screen. Long lines of rebar shone like glow sticks on the picture. The officer’s eyes traced the load until they landed on something peculiar. Beneath the rebar lay a line of bricks. The officer dialed the K9 unit. The dogs could barely… Read more »
Rob hovered his thumb over the ‘transfer funds’ button, his hand trembling. With one tap, $75,000 would leave his bank account. In return, he would receive a 6-digit number with no official record of authority. He tapped the button. His crime ring would last a few more months. Across social media, thousands of MC numbers… Read more »
Many freight agents wince when they hear that all-too-familiar phrase: “We’re happy with our current broker.” For most, this is a nail in the coffin. The sale is through. On to the next one. But seasoned freight agents, those with the largest books of business, treat this objection as the opening move, not the final… Read more »
The top 3% of freight agents generate 80% of the gross industry revenue. Consider that. There are 30,000 active freight brokerages. 900 of those freight brokerages make 80% of the money. In a vast sea of freight agents with relatively similar service offerings, how does anyone rise to the top? How does anyone differentiate themselves?… Read more »
Double-brokering happens when a load is accepted, often by a fraudulent carrier, and then handed off to another broker without the shipper’s knowledge. This might sound like a mere annoyance at first, but the issue comes when the load is stolen or violated. In that situation, responsibility is tremendously difficult to peg down. Double-brokering is… Read more »
Have you ever purchased a $6,000 tire? Most carriers have. They just didn’t know it. So what are the best semi-truck tires for every position? As rates improve but costs remain historically high, many carriers have turned to ‘budget-friendly’ tires to preserve razor-thin margins. Ironically, cheap tires can end up costing thousands more in maintenance… Read more »
