Transportation Update April 2026
The Transportation Update for April 2026 covers key areas affecting freight operations. In Mexico, truckers ...
Freight
Posts related to general freight transportation topics. This includes carrier news, educational information, and other various topics surrounding freight transportation.
Fuel Surcharges Are Increasing: Here’s How We’re Protecting Your Freight Costs
Published carrier fuel surcharges are now running between 44% and 51% of your base freight rate. TLI customers are seeing more competitive FSC pricing, because we negotiated it that way.
NMFTA™ Proposes Changes to Mixed Freight Classification Rules
Proposed amendments to Item 640 and Item 680 would fundamentally change how carriers rate mixed-commodity LTL shipments and what shippers must do to stay compliant.
Fuel Surcharges in Transportation Are Surging
The Iran war has sent diesel past $5 per gallon, triggering the fastest fuel surcharge spike since 2022.
A Shipper’s Guide to Partial Truckload Shipping
How partial truckload shipping is priced, what drives the rate, and how to decide if ...
6 Signs Your Company Has Outgrown Its Current Freight Broker
Discover 6 key signs that your company has outgrown its current freight broker and learn how to evaluate the right logistics partner.
3PL vs In-House Logistics Team
What is the right supply chain strategy for your company? Keeping freight management in-house or delegating to a 3PL?
When Does Intermodal Shipping Make Sense?
Intermodal shipping moves freight using rail and truck to lower fuel & transportation costs, and provide reliable long-haul capacity.
Freight Claim Filing Process: What Shippers Should Expect
Learn about filing freight claims, the Carmack Amendment, documentation requirements, filing deadlines, and the most common reasons carriers deny claims.
Pennsylvania’s Highest-Rated Freight Broker
TLI is Pennsylvania's highest-rated freight broker featuring 400+ 5-star Google reviews, based in Exton, PA., offering LTL, truckload, flatbed & managed freight. Get a free quote.