Choosing the right trucking carrier, selecting the best TMS, and optimizing your operations with the most effective TMS software for carriers is no longer a privilege—it is a necessity. Choosing carriers and technology to give you leverage, whether you are an expanding fleet, a veteran in logistics, or a freight broker looking for reliable [...]

So you might be thinking of starting your own trucking business or trying to operate under an owner-operator lifestyle. Within its due diligence, you need to learn the ins and outs of the trucking business, especially when expenses are a major concern. The fact that you are already thinking about managing finances is a [...]

Welcome to the crazy, incredibly complicated world of LTL trucking, where your logistics team either loves it or freaks out, your freight shares a trailer, and your budget breathes easier. LTL shipping has rapidly evolved from a "niche option" to a "logistics necessity" for contemporary supply chains. Additionally, protecting sanity is more important than [...]

One of the hardest things to cater in the trucking industry is to get a reliable freight shipping quote. It’s not just about finding the lowest number, it's about understanding what it includes and how it is affected by the market changes. Freight shipping cost is rather dramatically driven by fuel price fluctuations to [...]

It all began in the early 1990s, when the first commercial TMS was introduced. A software that assists businesses in managing the logistics of moving tangible products by land, air, sea, or a mix of these modes is known as a transportation management system. TMS logistics software, a component of the larger supply chain [...]

You've undoubtedly heard the horror stories if you've worked in the freight industry. Loads that disappear. Brokers that aren't real. Carriers that ghost. According to the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), fraud-related losses in trucking exceeded $800 million in 2023, and that number keeps climbing. Unfortunately, organized crime is becoming tech-savvy (no, nothing to uphold [...]

Live tracking your fleet? Isn't that a dream come true for fleet managers and owners? Managing a trucking fleet does not have to be chaotic. But trucks indeed break down on the road unexpectedly, and sometimes routes get delayed too. When drivers face these challenges, its too late by the time you hear about [...]

Did you know that the TMS software's market size was worth $10.5 billion in 2022? And it is not slowing down anytime soon either. It is projected to grow at a strong 14.8% by 2030, and that's if growth in retail and ecommerce businesses is steady. It’s a tell-tale sign that trucking companies are [...]

Did you know that distracted driving is responsible for nearly 400,000 injuries and over 3,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone? According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 87% of drivers behave unsafely. Adding in the issues like excessive idling, harsh braking, and non-compliance with HOS rules increases the risks for safety violations. [...]

Have you ever faced a straightforward logging error recently caused one of your top drivers to be delayed? Dispatch is rushing to make adjustments, compliance is eroding, and the paperwork is in disarray. Does that sound familiar? Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) are useful in this situation. By automatically recording a driver's Hours of Service [...]