3 Ways to Protect Your Small Business in a Market Shift

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As rookie owner-operators flock to the market to fill the demand gap, many have been caught off-guard. How do you protect your small business? Because of a slight dip in consumer demand, capacity is loosening up. Less freight means fewer opportunities for carriers, shifting the pricing power to shippers. Naturally, contract rates rise as carriers seek… Read more »

3 Market Considerations Before Updating your Fleet in 2022

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Even if you’re belted in, you may still be experiencing whiplash from the slew of opinions surrounding the transportation industry. With a whirlwind of fuel price fluctuations, changes in asset values, and post COVID-19 conditions dictating the market, it can be intimidating to consider updating your fleet. That’s why we’ve compiled some of the most… Read more »

Roadcheck Report: What We Learned

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From over-stacked loads to trucks on fire, this year’s CVSA Roadcheck saw some wild violations. Even if your rig isn’t an inferno, it’s still good to know what caused the most violations this year. Here’s what drivers saw as a Roadcheck Report:   There was no shortage of FMCSA staff. At the Deerfield, Massachusetts stop, FMSCA reps outnumbered… Read more »