Tag: trucking
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The Freight Struggle Is Real. But So Is the Opportunity to Fix It.
Anyone who has spent enough time in this industry knows the pattern. The shipper wants to pay as little as possible.The broker underbids just to win the load.The carrier ends up moving freight for margins so tight, it barely covers fuel. It’s not always intentional. Everyone is doing what they think they need to do…
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Navigating the Ripple Effects: How Recent Tariffs Are Reshaping the Trucking Industry
by Bhavya Vashisht The trucking industry is currently navigating turbulent waters, not solely due to fluctuating freight rates, but because of profound shifts instigated by recent tariff implementations. The U.S. administration’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, alongside a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, has set off a chain…
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Navigating the Impact of Escalating Tariffs on the Cross-Border Trucking Industry
The recent escalation in trade tensions, marked by President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports , has significant implications for the cross-border trucking industry. This move, a response to Ontario’s 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S., exacerbates existing challenges in a sector already grappling with economic…
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The Rise of Autonomous Trucks in Middle-Mile Logistics
The trucking industry is undergoing a major transformation, with autonomous technology playing a pivotal role in reshaping logistics and supply chain operations. While much of the attention on autonomous vehicles has focused on last-mile delivery and long-haul trucking, the middle-mile segment is emerging as a key area where automation is proving to be highly effective.…
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