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The Road Ahead for Autonomous Driving Trucks While self-driving cars have made impressive strides in recent years, the progress of autonomous trucks has been much slower. Autonomous driving trucks hold incredible potential for revolutionizing the freight industry, but the road to full automation is riddled with challenges. Unlike passenger cars, trucks operate in more complex […]

Understanding Trucking Industry Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide to Freight Rates In the heavy trucking industry, understanding how freight rates are calculated is crucial for shippers, carriers, and brokers alike. Whether you’re managing daily logistics or negotiating contracts, freight pricing directly affects profitability and efficiency. This guide breaks down five main pricing methods used in trucking:

Before we integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into our operations, small carriers primarily used technology to meet basic statutory requirements. This limited its potential to enhance their daily operations and drive meaningful improvements. However, the introduction of AI algorithms, especially through OpenAI, represented a transformative shift in how we manage our business. By leveraging AI, we

In the trucking industry, knowing how payments work is essential for both carriers and brokers. Carriers are usually paid using a fixed price trucking model. This setup ensures a consistent and predictable income for every load they deliver. Brokers, however, are paid in different ways. Their compensation may be based on a fixed price per

Unorganized small business owner-operators often lack the tools and techniques needed to track costs associated with miles driven—both loaded and empty (deadhead) miles. Without this visibility, they frequently miss out on profitable load opportunities and struggle to understand their true cost per mile. Investing in the best trucking software can help bridge this gap by

Records of Duty Status (RODS) Understanding Driver Duty Limits and the Role of Electronic Logging Devices A truck driver’s daily duty on the road is often unpredictable and can vary based on routes, traffic, weather, and delivery schedules. Despite these variables, every driver must adhere to three strict maximum duty Drivers can work seven days

The trillion-dollar supply chain management industry continues to be a high-potential avenue for Owner-operators and small carrier investors. However, the trucking sector faces unique challenges—experiencing downturns nearly twice as often as the broader economy, along with tightening regulations that make running a profitable operation increasingly difficult. With nearly 90% of trucking companies owned by small