Trucking Market Conditions Hit All-Time High
FTR reports its Trucking Conditions Index reached a record level in May, signaling a tightening market and a shift in leverage toward carriers.
A firming market means capacity gets harder to lock and rates trend up — book earlier and secure committed capacity now before spot rates chase demand.
Freight Rates Climb Sharply, Markets Take Notice
Barron's flags a notable run-up in freight rates, highlighting the transport names positioned to benefit from the shift.
Rising rates confirm the cycle is turning — shippers should budget for higher lane costs and lean on brokered capacity to smooth volatility; Lia can help you benchmark lanes fast.
Border Insider Charged With Selling Inspection Schedules to Cartel Network
A U.S. indictment alleges a Canada Border Services Agency insider sold inspection timetables to an Indo-Mexican cartel network moving large drug volumes into British Columbia.
Cross-border enforcement scrutiny is intensifying — tighten documentation, vet partners, and expect closer inspections that can add transit time on North American lanes.
STG Logistics Exits Chapter 11 After Cutting ~$1B in Debt
STG Logistics has emerged from Chapter 11 restructuring, shedding nearly a billion dollars in debt to reposition as a better-capitalized company.
A leaner STG stabilizes drayage and intermodal capacity — but the episode is a reminder to check the financial health of the carriers and 3PLs you rely on.
Winter Weather Hazards Threaten Trucking Operations
AccuWeather outlines how freezing rain, snow, and ice can halt trucking operations, disrupting schedules and safety on key corridors.
Build weather contingencies into transit windows now — especially on heavy-haul and oversize moves where road closures and permit timing can compound delays.