NMFC® Item 640: What’s Next for the Mixed Pallet Rule
By Mitchell Kinek
If you ship pallets with more than one product on them, the NMFC® mixed pallet ...
Freight
This educational resource was written for shippers, carriers, brokers, and supply chain professionals. It brings together freight guides, industry definitions, and practical insights that help businesses navigate transportation and logistics with confidence.
You will find content covering freight management, transportation planning, shipping best practices, and supply chain operations. This category also includes a growing freight glossary that explains common shipping terms, accessorials, logistics concepts, and transportation terminology in clear and practical language.
Our resources help readers understand freight processes, improve decision making, and stay informed about industry standards. Whether you are new to shipping or an experienced logistics professional, these articles provide valuable information that supports more efficient transportation operations.
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Audit First: How Scaling Shippers Find the Hidden Costs in Their Freight Program
By Joseph McDevitt
Before you renegotiate rates, audit your freight program. A five-step guide to finding hidden shipping cost drivers and keeping savings from leaking away.
2026 Freight Market Disruption: Record Spot Rates, Carrier Crackdowns, and What Shippers Must Do Now
By Joseph McDevitt
Spot rates hit all-time highs, 40K+ drivers removed from service, and capacity is tightening fast. Here's what's driving 2026 freight pricing higher and how shippers can respond.
How to Reduce Freight Shipping Costs
By Mitchell Kinek
Freight costs keep rising across less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, parcel, and intermodal shipments. Fuel prices, tighter ...
Congress Takes Aim at Organized Theft: What the CORCA Act Means for Supply Chains and Retailers
By Joseph McDevitt
The U.S. House passed H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), on May 12, 2026. Learn how this bill impacts you.
Capacity Is Tightening Fast And the Data Has Never Looked Quite Like This
By Joseph McDevitt
April 2026 brought record-setting moves in logistics, a resilient manufacturing sector, and rising commodity costs.
What Transportation Optionality Really Means for Shippers
By Joseph McDevitt
Our focus is helping customers design transportation systems that can adapt when conditions change.
DOT Blitz Week 2026: Preparing for CVSA International Roadcheck
By Joseph McDevitt
DOT Blitz Week 2026, officially known as the CVSA International Roadcheck 2026, runs from May 12–14, 2026.
Transportation Update April 2026
By Mitchell Kinek
The Transportation Update for April 2026 covers key areas affecting freight operations. In Mexico, truckers ...
Fuel Surcharges Are Increasing: Here’s How We’re Protecting Your Freight Costs
By Joseph McDevitt
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.
