A small fleet owner lodged an official request for FMCSA to suspend TQL's authority as the broker continues to use contract ...

What Higham referred to as the “old” Convoy had been available through AscendTMS before the digital broker closed its doors in October 2023. The Convoy platform was sold to Flexport which flipped it ...

According to Truckstop.com research, nearly 80% of owner-operators indicate they just don’t like to negotiate rates with a broker. That may be the case, but it's a fact that a better understanding of ...

While a necessary part of business for many, load boards and brokers have challenges. Two industry executives offer advice on how to avoid them. While load boards are a necessary part of the trucking ...

Fleetworthy, DAT, and PlusAI developments highlight safety, efficiency, and emerging technology trends in commercial trucking ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a final rule tightening financial responsibility requirements for brokers and freight forwarders in an attempt to cut down on fraud and ...

This story appears in the July 12 print edition of Transport Topics. As the recession appears to be waning and freight shipments increase, trucking-related firms such as the Allen Lund Cos. say they ...

Whether you’re a motor carrier that works with brokers or you’re thinking of spinning off your own freight brokerage business from your fleet operations, you need to know about surety bonds, also ...

Becoming an owner-operator can be both exhilarating and scary. While you can enjoy operating your own business without having to answer to an employer, you'll also need to worry about obtaining loads ...

Course Code: GES703 Course Hours: 180 Allotted Time to Complete Course: 6 Months Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, this course focuses solely on U.S. domestic ...

Highway announces the launch of Load Lock+ and Exclusion Intel, enhancing its platform for freight brokers by providing load-level protection and real-time tracking. These products aim to address ...

Small and medium sized freight brokers, those who manage about 400-2000 truck loads per month, spend anywhere from $1 to $5 per load for tracking, depending on their volume, while many large brokers ...