Freight demand was well above historic norms, according to TIA’s chief economist, and a return to normalcy was to be expected.
Truck brokerages have been barred for years from getting a key terrorism-related Customs designation that allows for easier passage; that may soon change.
Private equity firms are looking hard at trucking brokerages, and the owners of those companies need to keep their risk profile in check. Photo: FreightWaves
The quarterly report of the brokerage industry’s leading trade group shows that 3PLs did only slightly better in the rip-roaring freight market of the fourth quarter.
After about a year on the job, the president and CEO of the brokerage industry’s leading trade group touts the value of relationships.
Federal regulators are moving ahead with proposed improvements to a national database used to file complaints in the trucking industry.
In an unusual move, the Washington trade group is turning to somebody from outside the Capitol lobbying ecosystem.
One notable number in the report: intermodal brokerage had a tough quarter.
Congress approves provisions allowing under-21 truck drivers – as well as guidance on truck brokers and freight dispatchers – in a five-year highway bill that is part of a larger $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.
This AskWaves looks at what separates truck dispatchers from truck brokers.
Independent truck dispatchers are pushing back on potential regulatory changes that could restrict their services.
Anne Reinke provides insight on current concerns and future opportunities as the president and CEO of TIA in keynote address.
The LTL brokerage business is much smaller than that of truckload, but its profitability increased during the quarter.
Dispatch services are operating illegally as unlicensed brokers, TIA claims.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the Transportation Intermediaries Association says a broker transparency rule would address a marketplace that no longer exists. Plus, federal regulators could be looking to the industry to help develop autonomous truck rules, and shippers are demanding more power-only options.
In its comments to FMCSA, 3PL trade association says provisions that allow disclosure of data from brokers to carriers were for different era and seeks end to rule
Would a requirement to automatically disclose information to carriers run afoul of confidentiality clauses?
Anne Reinke is coming directly from DOT but has a long record in the DC office of CSX
Videoconference will focus on three pending broker regulation petitions.
In an interview at FreightWaves 3PL Summit with FreightWaves President George Abernathy, he spells out the continuing role for brokers.
