You’re rolling through Arkansas, just crossed the state line, and boom—your check engine light hits, your coolant temp spikes, and the power falls out of the pedal. You limp it to the shoulder, hazard lights flashing. You’re not just down—you’re at the mercy of a roadside repair vendor you’ve never met, in a city you […]
Some trucks are just cursed. That’s just the fact. Used trucks are especially a dice roll. You know the one — every time it goes in for a PM, something new gets discovered. Transmission slipping. Electrical gremlins. DPF acting up. And as soon as you think you’re back on the road making money, bam—check engine […]
Scaling down doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re making a hard, strategic decision to live to fight another day — and more people need to hear that truth without shame. Whether you’ve got 3 trucks or 30, the moment you realize one (or more) of them is bleeding you dry, it’s time to stop […]
This Is One of the Hardest Decisions in the Business—And One of the Most Misunderstood If you’re sitting behind the wheel on your 10 hour break, weighing whether to keep running under your own MC or lease onto someone else’s authority, you’re not alone. 2025 has put a lot of pressure on small carriers and […]
C.H. Robinson launches U.S.-Mexico freight consolidation service to cut costs, enhance visibility.
If you’ve been sitting at a fuel island wondering when this market’s going to flip, you’re not alone. And you’re not crazy for thinking it still feels off—because it is. At a recent industry event, the annual FTR Transportation Intelligence Conference, two heavy-hitters in trucking leadership said what many folks in our Playbook community have […]
The Lesson Most Carriers Learn Too Late When most fleet owners think about maintenance, they think repairs. They think of downtime, tow bills, and chasing mechanics. But if you’re planning to grow—and not just survive—the only way to keep your trucks moving is to build a proactive maintenance program, not a reactive one. In this […]
ATRI seeks motor carriers for study on FMCSA entry-level driver training’s effects on trucker safety and retention, building on 2008 research.
Kodiak Robotics has delivered its first factory-built autonomous truck, upfitted by Roush Industries, to Atlas Energy Solutions. The partnership aims to scale production to hundreds by 2026.
Impersonation fraud is not slowing down; it is getting smarter. Scammers hack emails, forge documents, and pose as carriers, brokers, or even shippers to steal freight and money. Small fleets and new brokers are prime targets. Protect yourself by locking down email, owning your domain, and vetting every deal before you move.
The Supreme Court will hear a fast-tracked case in November on whether President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs on U.S. trading partners are legal.
If you’re sitting at a fuel island weighing whether to keep running under your own MC or lease onto someone else’s authority, you’re not alone. 2025 has put a lot of pressure on small carriers and owner-operators to reevaluate everything. Margins are tighter. Brokers are pickier. Insurance rates are through the roof. And let’s not […]
International and PlusAI launch autonomous truck trials on Texas’ I-35 corridor, aiming for full driverless operations by 2027 with Traton’s support.
E-commerce retailers using programs like Amazon FBA or Walmart Fulfillment Services face mounting logistics challenges that can make or break their success. From rigid delivery windows to seasonal inventory fluctuations, these sellers must navigate a complex shipping environment while maintaining tight margins. In this high-stakes arena, innovative freight solutions like Shared Truckload (STL) are emerging […]
The U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled in favor of Motive, rejecting Samsara’s claims of patent infringement.
Border officers in the U.S. and Canada seized more than $90 million worth of narcotics concealed in commercial loads of roses, broccoli and aluminum burr.
Freight factoring transforms trucking cash flow, offering carriers swift capital without debt.
Wirebee automates 40-90% of a broker’s inbound calls.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Authorities launch $22B port overhaul to boost nearshoring; IFCO opens Dallas location to strengthen food logistics chains; and AH MANF opens $10M plant in Saltillo.
Texas is tightening enforcement of federal English-language rules for truckers under Gov. Greg Abbott’s new directive.
