Vanishing Capacity May Be Ending the Freight Recession
An industry report argues that shrinking carrier capacity is finally shifting the market balance, signaling a potential end to the prolonged freight downturn and softening rates.
When capacity exits, rates rebound fast — lock in committed lanes and diversify carriers now before the market turns against shippers.
ArcBest to Close 10 LTL Terminals and Cut ~280 Jobs
ArcBest is consolidating its brand structure, shutting 10 service centers and reducing its workforce by roughly 2% through attrition and reorganization to boost efficiency.
LTL network changes can shift transit times and lane coverage — verify your ABF-served lanes aren't affected and have backup carriers ready.
Diesel Rebound Squeezes Truckers and Lifts Freight Costs
A renewed rise in diesel prices is pressuring U.S. carrier margins and pushing freight costs higher across the board.
Rising fuel means climbing fuel surcharges — review your FSC formulas and budget for higher landed costs on upcoming shipments.
Mexico Rail Freight Surges as Intermodal Accelerates
Mexico's rail freight volumes are climbing sharply, driven by accelerating intermodal traffic as nearshoring continues to reshape cross-border flows.
Growing intermodal capacity south of the border gives cross-border shippers new cost-effective options — our team (ask Lia) can help balance rail and truck on your US↔Mexico lanes.
Cargo Theft Rising as a Strategic Business Risk in Europe
Organized cargo theft in Europe is escalating from opportunistic crime into a coordinated, high-value threat that companies must treat as a strategic risk.
Theft tactics spread globally — tighten in-transit visibility, vet carriers, and secure high-value loads on North American lanes before criminals adapt the same playbook here.