While essential supply chains are the domain on Class-8 vehicles, trucking companies are realizing the need for medium-duty vehicles to stay competitive and relevant. While medium-duty vehicles may not have......

The Outbound Volume Index is currently 25% above average, which means there is currently high demand for products, resulting in increased revenue for the trucking industry. Some analysts believe that......

Maintaining finances for a fleet of any size is a careful balancing act. Expenses cannot exceed revenue, and cash flow must stay healthy at all times to ensure there is......

At the start of July, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect. While overtly, the agreement does not differ greatly from NAFTA which originated roughly a quarter of a......

Cities across the United States are lifting restrictions and entering “Phase 2” of the reopening process. This means more businesses are opening their doors, which in-turn could result in trucking......

Small carriers may not have the pull or volume of businesses of larger fleets, but they can do things that large trucking companies can’t. Small carriers can provide “last mile”......

Shipping rates are experiencing downward pressure in some markets. Even as some states reopen during the pandemic in a move to kick-start the economy, shippers and brokers still maintain leverage......

Working capital is crucial to the success of trucking companies. However, as banks tighten credit requirements and lower lending limits, carriers need a reliable source of working capital to maintain......

The past few years have seemed like a roller coaster for the trucking industry. Up until 2017 demand for capacity was very high. 2018 saw demand artificially increase due to......

In both strong and soft economic conditions, two things remain constant. One, the trucking industry is the backbone of the American economy and allows commerce to take place on a......