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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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By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
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.
By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
Freight costs keep rising across less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, parcel, and intermodal shipments. Fuel prices, tighter ...
By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
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.
By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
April 2026 brought record-setting moves in logistics, a resilient manufacturing sector, and rising commodity costs.
By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
Our focus is helping customers design transportation systems that can adapt when conditions change.
By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
DOT Blitz Week 2026, officially known as the CVSA International Roadcheck 2026, runs from May 12–14, 2026.
By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
The Transportation Update for April 2026 covers key areas affecting freight operations. In Mexico, truckers ...
By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
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.
By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
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.
By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
The Iran war has sent diesel past $5 per gallon, triggering the fastest fuel surcharge spike since 2022.