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Expect Q4 to cost more than last year, with less carrier reliability. The cause is fewer trucks and $6.50 diesel, not stronger demand. Spot rates are almost level with contract rates, so when carriers turn down your contract loads, the replacement loads won’t cost much more but will be harder to cover. That risk peaks […]

U.S. shippers are heading into a potentially volatile freight environment as record-high diesel prices, tightening truck capacity and a strengthening El Niño converge ahead of winter. In this report, we examine how these pressures could affect transportation costs, truck availability and service—and what shippers can do now to protect their supply chains. Tony Broyles September […]

  Tony Broyles, Director of Business Development   August 20, 2026  –  Having worked on both the shipper and 3PL sides of the freight industry, I’ve learned that the best logistics partnerships are built on more than rates and available trucks. They require an understanding of what’s happening on both sides of the transaction—from transportation […]

Choosing a reputable and trustworthy third party logistics provider (or 3PL) is crucial for shippers in the transportation industry. Logistics companies act as intermediaries between shippers and carriers, helping to facilitate the movement of goods efficiently and cost-effectively. However, with the increasing number of players in the market, it can be challenging for shippers to […]

Tony Broyles Aug 10, 2026 U.S. Freight Market Update The freight market is sending shippers an unusual combination of signals: freight volumes are not booming, but transportation costs and capacity pressure remain elevated. The clearest theme is that the current market is increasingly being driven by supply rather than demand. Fewer available trucks and drivers, […]