Truckload Spot Rates Hit Record $3.83/Mile
Truckload spot rates reached an all-time high of $3.83 per mile amid a surging freight market, signaling tightening capacity and rising costs for shippers.
Lock in committed capacity and budget for higher accessorials now—waiting on the spot market in this environment will cost you, and our team can help you secure rates before the next spike.
Supreme Court Rules on Broker Liability in Montgomery v. Caribe
The Supreme Court's ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport clarifies the legal exposure freight brokers face for carrier selection and negligent hiring claims.
Expect brokers to tighten carrier-vetting standards—shippers should confirm their partners document due diligence, which protects your freight and limits downstream liability.
Echo Expands Intra-Mexico Trucking Capabilities
Echo Global Logistics rolled out a comprehensive intra-Mexico transportation offering, deepening domestic coverage within Mexico for shippers moving freight nearshore.
More intra-Mexico capacity is good news for nearshoring strategies—pair domestic Mexican moves with reliable cross-border handoffs to keep your supply chain seamless end to end.
DOT Proposes National Freight Visibility Dashboard
The Department of Transportation proposed a national freight visibility dashboard aimed at speeding cargo flow and reducing bottlenecks across the supply chain.
Better federal visibility could ease port and corridor congestion over time—watch how it integrates with your carrier data so you can act on bottleneck alerts faster.
Cargo Theft: A Shipper's Costly Lesson in Trust
FreightWaves details how a single cargo theft reshaped one shipper's approach to carrier vetting and freight security.
Cargo theft is surging—verify carrier identity, avoid double-brokering blind spots, and build security checkpoints into high-value or oversize loads before they roll.