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In modern logistics, visibility isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the foundation of efficiency, trust, and profitability. Shippers, brokers, and carriers all want the same thing: to know where freight is, when it will arrive, and whether it’s on schedule. But until recently, freight visibility often meant phone calls, emails, and guesswork. […]

In the world of freight logistics, speed is often the deciding factor between profit and loss. For businesses where every hour counts, expedited shipping is more than just a premium option—it’s a strategic lifeline. Whether it’s preventing production shutdowns, meeting strict customer promises, or ensuring that perishable goods arrive fresh, […]

Part 1: The Basics of Flatbed Trucking When your freight can’t fit neatly inside a standard dry van trailer, flatbed trucking often becomes the best option. From oversized machinery to construction materials, flatbeds provide the flexibility to handle heavy haul transport that other equipment simply can’t accommodate. But shipping on […]

Part 1: Understanding the Difference Between LTL and FTL In freight shipping, one of the first decisions a shipper must make is whether to book Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) or Full Truckload (FTL) service. While both move goods over the road, the difference in load size, pricing model, and service level can […]

Dedicated Trucking vs. Spot Market: Which Delivers Better ROI? A 2025 Shipper’s Guide to Smarter Freight Procurement Executive Snapshot In a year of rising operational costs, narrowing contract-to-spot spreads, and a renewed push for predictable service, shippers are re-evaluating how they source capacity. Dedicated trucking services, long associated with cost […]

How to Choose the Right Freight Broker in 2025: A Shipper’s Guide SwivelCS’s 10-Point Framework for Resilient, Fraud-Proof Logistics Executive Snapshot After weathering a multi-year freight recession triggered by the pandemic and supply chain upheavals, the 2025 logistics market is tilting back toward balance. But make no mistake—this is no […]

Commercial motor vehicle inspectors have quietly gathered data on truck driver personal conveyance time and are making plans to soon ask regulators to limit the use of conveyance time to two hours. Collecting data during more than 41,000 roadside inspections, leaders at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance say they are […]

Speeding just got costlier in Connecticut! Fines now range from $200 to $500, and some cases could even require a mandatory court appearance. With safety being a top priority, these new measures aim to reduce accidents and protect all road users. Read the full article here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/damTUsuy

Across today’s trucking industry, there are more women earning a living driving a truck, working phone lines as a recruiter, guiding dispatch and back-office operations, and sitting in board rooms in executive roles than at any point in trucking history. The quest for equality in trucking – that is, when […]