Trucking industry insights, market trends, and freight transportation strategies.
How refrigerated freight shipping works, what reefer loads cost per mile in 2026 by region, what the FDA expects of shippers, and what 2027 may bring.
Old Dominion, Estes and Saia charge 53% to 58% fuel on the same diesel price. See how LTL carriers compare, what drives cost, and how to pick one. Oct 2026.
Every number traced to its source: freight share, 2.1 million carriers, driver pay, cost per mile, diesel and spot rates, with the year shown beside each.
Ten steps freight brokers use to vet carriers, from FMCSA authority and insurance checks to pickup verification, and what it means for shippers in 2026.
What does air freight cost for one pallet? Real October 2026 quotes, the chargeable weight math for a 48 x 40 pallet, height limits and U.S. export rules.
How shipping freight by rail works for shippers: intermodal vs carload, 2026 costs against truckload, real transit times, and the steps to book your first load.
Accessorial charges are the fees carriers add beyond the linehaul rate. Here's what each one means, what carriers charge for it in 2026, and how to keep it off your invoice.
How to choose a reliable freight company for your small business: what to check on FMCSA, quotes, insurance, tracking and claims, plus the red flags to avoid.
The standard pallet size is 48 x 40 inches. Get the pallet size chart, weight and height, plus how overhang and linear feet change what you pay for freight.
