The U.S. trucking industry continues to face a harsh economic reality: spot rates have failed to keep pace with inflation, squeezing carrier margins and contributing to significant financial pressure on truckers nationwide. Below is a clear picture of the disconnect: spot transportation rates (via the SONAR National Truckload Index) overlaid on the Consumer Price Index…
OTR Solutions is taking a more direct approach to helping shippers understand and defend their pricing in a volatile transportation market. The Atlanta-based logistics fintech provider announced a new partnership with FreightWaves SONAR that will incorporate real-time market rate intelligence directly into the OTR Solutions ecosystem, giving shippers clearer visibility into how their rates compare…
Truckstop.com has launched the transportation industry’s first charging platform exclusively for dry vans, aiming to provide an affordable advantage for owner-operators and small fleets. The new platform starts at $35 per month for unlimited searches, giving traders access to verified loads and real-time market data. According to Scott Moscrip, CEO of Truckstop.com, the new board…
