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Q4 2024 Earnings Report

The Q4 2024 earnings reports for publicly traded LTL carriers is intriguing to say the least. Some players are up, some are down, and all of them are ‘unsure’ of what to expect in 2025.

Incoming NMFTA Classification Changes in 2025

On July 19, 2025, the NMFTA will rollout a major overhaul to NMFC classifications, first having been introduced in Docket 2025-1 on January 30th this year. Industry feedback is being received until February 25th before the changes are finalized.

The De Minimis Exemption: A Backdoor That’s Being Slammed Shut

It was never meant to be a corporate tax loophole...but has opened the floodgates for foreign retailers to exploit the system since 2015.

The AI 'Sputnik Moment'

America’s dominance in artificial intelligence is teetering on the edge—and nowhere is that more relevant than in the logistics industry.

The VC Mirage: Why Bootstrapped Logistics Wins in the Long Run

In a world obsessed with “grow at all costs”...it turns out old-fashioned profitability can be your biggest competitive advantage.

Freight Tech FOMO: When New Tools Cost You More Than They Help

Tech is supposed to save time and money. But if you’ve ever seen a confused dispatcher wrangle five different logins just to tender one load, you know it can quickly turn into a circus.

East Coast Port Strike Averted—What It Means for Your Supply Chain

A major disruption to East and Gulf Coast ports was narrowly avoided this week.

Cash Flow: The Quiet Engine of Brokerage Dominance

It’s not flashy...but managing cost flow well is the difference between running a brokerage that simply survives and one that thrives.

From Offshore to AI: Freight Brokerage is Getting Disrupted

Artificial intelligence isn’t politely waiting at the dock—it’s here, and it’s about to upend how freight brokerages, supply chains, and the industry at large operate.

Venture Capital – A Dangerous Game for Logistics Founders?

VC isn’t a golden ticket. For many founders, it’s more like walking a tightrope without a safety net.

3Q24 Earnings Review for Major LTL Carriers: ODFL, KNX, TFI, Saia, XPO, ABF, and Forward Air

It’s clear: the LTL market is STILL finding its footing after Yellow’s exit in 2023.

The Logistics Behind Halloween: Trick-or-Treat Supply Chains