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What It Means for the Industry as FMCSA Eliminates MC Numbers in 2025

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Uncertainty as Biden Visa Expansion, Trump Immigration Policies Collide

Trucking Regulation

EPA announces rollback of Biden-Harris emissions rules

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An Open Letter to the Trucking Industry: The Playbook Is Here

It’s time to change the way small fleets and owner-operators think about business. I’m Adam Wingfield, and change is coming with The Playbook.

Market	Percent Change	*Today’s Value	Last value
National Truckload IndexNTI.USA	0	$2.25	$2.26
NTI (Linehaul Only)NTIL.USA	0	$1.7	$1.7
NTI (Linehaul Daily)NTIDL.USA	0.1	$1.81	$1.65
Outbound Tender Rejection IndexOTRI.USA	0.08	6.32	5.87
Outbound Tender Volume IndexOTVI.USA	0	10434.88	10414.1

Market	Percent Change	*Today’s Value	Last value
Supply Chain Tech IndexMQFWSCTP.USA	0	$3819.7	$3816.74

Market	Percent Change	*Today’s Value	Last value
Inbound Ocean TEU IndexIOTI.USA	0	1947.27	1946.46
Inbound Ocean Shipment IndexIOSI.USA	0	2273.95	2273.08
FBXD.GLBL	-0.01	2071	2093
FBXD.CNAW	-0.03	2184	2252

Market	Percent Change	*Today’s Value	Last value
Intermodal Outbound LA Tender Rejection RateIMOTRI.LAX	0	0%	0%
Intermodal Outbound CHI Tender Rejection RateIMOTRI.CHI	0	4.27%	4.27%

Market	Percent Change	*Today’s Value	Last value
Diesel Truckstop Retail AaverageDTS.USA	0	$3.626	$3.63
Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel Rack PriceULSDR.USA	0	$2.409	$2.411

Adam's Insights

News

Adam’s Insights

How to Maximize Your MATS Experience as a Small Carrier/Owner-Operator

MATS is less than a month away, visit The Playbook at booth 38248.

The Playbook

Freight Market Tightens as Rates Slide: What It Means for Owner-Operators

Adam’s Insights

Small carrier market update: The freight market’s slow, steady climb toward tightening

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From SONAR

SONAR’s December updates bring AI-powered insights and enhanced user experience

SONAR’s latest release introduces a game-changing feature: the National Insights Landing page. This powerful tool provides a comprehensive overview of the freight market, highlighting shifts in capacity, demand and fuel prices. The intuitive interface spotlights weekly top-moving markets, allowing users to quickly identify trends and opportunities.

SONAR releases Coverage Guide, an AI-powered freight market intelligence offering for brokers

In a significant advancement for the freight brokerage industry, SONAR, the leading provider of high-frequency freight market data, has unveiled the Coverage Guide, an AI-powered offering within its new Broker Tool Kit. This cutting-edge application aims to simplify the complex decision-making process for freight brokers, enhancing efficiency and profitability.

SONAR Sightings for June 17: NTI, Market Dashboard updates, more

Denver’s outbound tender rejections rise to 10.9%, and Market Dashboard now has new features for better visibility.

Tech in Transit

Technology

Trucker Tips

Fuel Conservation Strategies for Fleets

Fuel is one of the largest expenses for trucking fleets, making conservation strategies essential for long-term profitability. By leveraging technology such as fleet fuel cards, AI-powered route optimization, and real-time driver monitoring, fleets can reduce waste, improve efficiency, and prevent fuel fraud. Implementing preventative maintenance, minimizing idling, and optimizing routes are key to ensuring every gallon is used effectively. With fluctuating diesel prices and tightening margins, adopting a data-driven fuel management approach is necessary for survival in today’s trucking industry.