The August 2026 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]
For more than three decades, Freight Audit & Payment has served as one of the most important financial control functions within transportation. Traditionally, its purpose was to validate freight invoices, identify billing discrepancies, ensure contractual compliance, and facilitate accurate payment to transportation providers. Those responsibilities remain essential today, but they no longer represent the full […]
Lanesurf, which helps freight brokerages cover loads in 10 minutes, has opened a public phone line. Callers dial (350) 220-6331, get assigned a load, and negotiate the rate with the AI. Any amount the caller talks the AI up above its target is money the caller keeps, up to the prize cap on that load. […]
Most fleets run on speed, not structure: whoever’s fastest at the keyboard wins the load, regardless of what it actually does for the fleet. Revenue looks fine on paper. But somewhere between the inbox, the load board, and the dispatch desk, your best freight is walking away; and it’s not the loads you took that […]
Lanesurf works brokers’ loads for them. It starts the moment a load appears rather than in a scramble the morning it has to move, so your team walks into the morning to pre-vetted carrier options already sitting on the loads, priced and ready to book. “Two out of every three loads we move already have […]
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The July 2026 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]
The June 2026 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]
The tariff environment that emerged in 2025 restructured modern U.S. trade. Duty brackets that didn’t exist in 2024 suddenly held tens of thousands of entries. Effective rates layered across multiple policies collapsed cost predictability almost overnight. What followed wasn’t a return to normal. It was a sequence of adaptations — some reactive, some structural — […]
Managing a supply chain shouldn’t mean choosing between cost, speed, and peace of mind — but for many businesses, it does. Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) offers flexible, resilient logistics support that eliminates those tradeoffs, helping businesses of every size reduce complexity, cut costs, and reclaim time. With access to Amazon’s global infrastructure and no lock-in required, ASCS gives you the freedom […]
Most teams are making critical decisions with incomplete information. Not because they lack data, but because they can’t use it fast enough. Decisions are happening in motion, without a steady state. This report shows how FAP is becoming a layer for decision intelligence and financial control when it matters most. Inside the FAP Market Radar: You’re likely in one of three […]
The May 2026 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]
If your trucks are running but your margins aren’t growing, the problem isn’t effort. It’s visibility. Operating costs hit $2.26 per mile in 2024 — the highest non-fuel cost ever recorded. And rates haven’t kept up. Dispatch teams are making high-impact load decisions every day without clear insight into which freight actually protects margin — and which quietly erodes it. In today’s market, that gap is […]
True real-time visibility is about transforming raw data into a competitive advantage. Trimble’s latest ebook explores how high-fidelity data integration helps carriers eliminate communication gaps, reduce dwell times, and build stronger shipper relationships. Learn how to turn visibility from a “nice-to-have” into a core driver of operational efficiency. Fill out the form below to gain […]
The April 2026 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]
Freight visibility has improved greatly in recent years, but operations teams still spend time chasing updates, resolving tracking gaps, and collecting missing documents. The Descartes MacroPoint OpsForce AI Launch Guide shows how digital coworkers powered by agentic AI can automate repetitive exception management in visibility workflows—eliminating manual intervention and helping teams move toward scalable “do-nothing visibility.” In this guide, you’ll learn: […]
Cargo theft often happens when trailers, containers, and equipment sit unattended in yards, terminals, and distribution centers. Many operations rely on guard patrols to protect these areas, but thieves understand the gaps between patrols and the blind spots guards can’t always see. This guide breaks down the most common security weaknesses criminals exploit – and […]
The March 2026 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — sharesan in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what toexpect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns ofcapacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: Download the complimentary […]
Every load that moves across the American freight network generates a paper trail. Proof of delivery documents. Bills of lading. Rate confirmations, accessorial charges, invoices – the list is endless. By the time a single shipment reaches its destination, carriers and brokers are managing a half-dozen or more documents, and each one needs to be […]
Freight conditions may level out in 2026, but profitability will separate fast. Rising costs, tighter labor, and increasing compliance demands mean mid-market fleets can’t rely on market recovery to protect margin. This free strategic planning guide shows how disciplined operators are preparing by tightening cost control, building data-driven decision systems, and choosing technology with clear […]