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Driver Shortage—or Market Reset? How Compliance, Demographics, and Capacity Are Reshaping Freight
By Amy Roach | April 24, 2026 The trucking industry’s long-running “driver shortage” debate has taken on new urgency in 2026. But this year, the shortage doesn’t look quite the way it used to. As freight markets begin to tighten after years of excess capacity, a mix of regulatory enforcement, demographic pressure, and shifting labor […]
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Green Seeds: Logistics Companies Logging Real Environmental Progress
From the trans-Pacific corridor to natural gas exhausts, industry players are making measurable environmental progress—on the water, in the air, and on the ground.
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Supply Chain Autonomy Gets in the Zone
From AI-driven advancements in perception to new lanes for self-driving trucks, companies are making moves toward autonomy.
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Improving Highway Safety: Beyond the Blame Game
The notion that freight brokers should be responsible for evaluating carrier safety is not only unrealistic but counterproductive. This issue goes beyond liability debates. Clarity, accountability, and a focused commitment to reforms can make highways safer for everyone.
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10 Tips to Strengthen Your Carrier Partnerships
In today’s volatile freight market, shippers and carriers succeed when they operate with clarity, consistency, and trust. Yet the path to a productive carrier relationship isn’t always straightforward. These 10 tips highlight what matters most.
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Fuel Volatility is Back: Diesel Prices Top $5 for First Time Since 2022
Diesel prices surpass $5 for the first time since in four years, raising transportation costs and adding new pressure on trucking, freight, and supply chains.
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Betting on the Right Transportation Provider
Stack the odds in your favor with these six best practices for selecting a winning transportation partner.
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The Pendulum Swings Towards Dedicated Capacity…AGAIN
For as long as I can remember there has been a pendulum that swings between heavy use of the carrier spot market and the use of dedicated/contracted resources. Traditionally, when rates are low, shippers rely heavily on the spot market, and when rates increase or capacity tightens, shippers shift more towards the dedicated or contracted model. However, after 25 years in the industry…this swing feels different.
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New Restrictions on Non-Domiciled CDLs Spark Debate Over Safety, Workforce Impact
As regulators review non-domiciled CDL licensing practices, fleets and logistics providers are watching closely for changes that could affect driver availability, compliance requirements, and freight capacity.
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18 Must-Attend Logistics and Supply Chain Trade Shows in 2026
It’s trade show time! Plan ahead and be sure these 19 top events are on your calendar for 2026.
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What Are the Top Bookkeeping Services for Transportation?
The top bookkeeping services for transportation give carriers the structure they need to manage tight margins and timely billing, especially as daily operations shift across lanes and customer demands. A trucking company that hauls refrigerated goods often reconciles fuel card data every week to monitor rising diesel prices and confirms each trip meets its target […]
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New York Called Worst Offender in Illegal CDL Audit, 53% Flagged as Improper
A federal audit found that 53% of New York’s foreign commercial driver’s licenses were issued improperly, prompting threats of major DOT funding cuts.
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Heartland Express Finalizes CFI Integration, Rebrands Operations
By Felecia Stratton | December 10, 2025 Heartland Express, Inc. has announced that it will fully integrate the U.S. operations of Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI) into its broader fleet, effective December 31, 2025. The move brings to a close CFI’s run as a separate operating unit, as its operations are absorbed into Heartland Express. The […]
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The Great Trucking Contraction: Safety, Language, and the Future of the American Supply Chain
The American trucking industry, which moves 70% of domestic freight, is currently under the microscope. But the focus isn’t on speed limits or logging hours anymore. We are seeing a fundamental policy shift in commercial transportation regulations, and it involves the complexities of national security, immigration, and basic safety. HMD Trucking is a Chicago-based carrier […]
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Trucking’s Strategic Evolution
Trucking companies continue to transform their businesses, expanding beyond traditional transportation to offer a full spectrum of warehousing and supply chain solutions and navigate a changing marketplace.
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Trucking Needs Government Actions Now
The precipitous fall-off in trucking capacity needs to be remedied by government actions at the state, local, and national levels. Yes, I know some people say the ebb and flow of market conditions will level-set what’s needed. I disagree and here’s why. Traditional economic cycles sometimes fall off and shipment levels drop. Smart truckers prepare […]
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Uber Freight and Tesla, Watco and Intramotev: Two Tracks for Electrifying Logistics
Logistics companies are experimenting with EVs—but questions around cost, infrastructure, and scalability remain.
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2025 Trucking Perspectives
In IL’s exclusive market research report, trucking companies and shippers reveal how they are adapting their services and expectations to meet new industry demands while navigating a challenging freight environment.
Read More2025 Inbound Logistics Top 100 Truckers
In a freight market defined by turbulence, which carriers dominate? Inbound Logistics’ annual list of the Top 100 Truckers reveals the leaders who are thriving by focusing on technology, unmatched efficiency, and a diversified service portfolio. From logistics giants to specialized haulers, the 2025 list showcases how the best in the business are adapting to new trade policies and an evolving economic landscape.
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The Top 20 Fleet Management Challenges Faced By Owners and How to Overcome Them
Solving fleet management challenges helps fleet managers reduce fuel costs, lower maintenance costs, and improve driver performance. Tools like GPS tracking, route optimization, and telematics systems enable smarter, informed decisions.
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