Chameleon Carriers: How to Protect Your Freight
A chameleon carrier is a trucking company that repeatedly changes its operating authority to avoid regulatory consequences.
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Posts related to the truckload (TL) market. Find various educational content, trends, and more in these posts.
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 ...
How FMCSA’s CDL Changes Impact Shipping Capacity in 2026
FMCSA has issued its final rule on non-domiciled drivers, introducing one major change: the authorization period has been extended from 2 years to 5 years. Despite there being roughly 200,000 drivers under this status, the agency expects to issue only about 6,000 new authorizations per year going forward.
Why Data-Driven Transportation RFPs Deliver 8-15% Cost Savings
Shippers are advised that incomplete or poorly structured data is the single biggest obstacle to achieving optimal transportation RFP results.
Core Components of Successful Inbound Freight Management Programs
Learn the core components of successful inbound freight management programs, including routing guides, vendor compliance, and TMS integration.
Inbound Freight Management Program: Implementation Guide for Manufacturers and Distributors
Inbound freight management programs reduce transportation costs by 8-17%.
Early Freight Market Outlook 2026
Freight Market Outlook 2026: What Shippers Should Expect in 2026 As we enter 2026, the ...
FDA Food Traceability Rule Update: What Shippers Need to Know Before 2028
As the industry continues to follow updates to the Food Safety Modernization Act, many shippers ...
November 2025 Freight Update: Cooling Prices and a Shifting Freight Market
TLI’s November 2025 freight update shows a market that’s steady on the surface but shifting ...