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The freight market is growing, despite some setbacks for companies in sections of the market that are more turbulent. Overall new carriers for hire are up across the board, and companies, from FreightWaves to individual logistics service providers, like ITS Logistics, have already released their forecasts for 2024. There are many things to know in […]

Transportation and freight brokers  are typically small business owners and have dealt with a complex system of paperwork in the past. Within this system, providing evidence of insurance with a form called a Certificate of Insurance (COI) was key to assuring credibility between stakeholders. As shared by insureon, “A certificate of insurance includes your name

Navigating the complexities of DOT compliance remains a crucial task for freight brokers and shippers in their pursuit of reliable motor carrier partners. According to Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) Carrier Selection Framework Chairwoman Alicia Bly, “There is no doubt that we are in the midst of a fraud apocalypse in the supply chain, and the

The right Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) data can mean the difference between forging a successful or problematic business partnership. But how and why? Consider that according to ACT Research, the ACT For-Hire Trucking Index: Fleet Capacity dipped by one point, suggesting that the market continues in a rebalancing phase. This stresses the importance

The FMCSA’s Company Snapshot data serves a pivotal role within the freight trucking industry. This invaluable resource aids stakeholders in comprehending the operational aspects of a carrier, influencing decision-making processes. The Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) maintains this snapshot data, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for the industry. But what do the individual Snapshot

Vetting trucking companies and freight brokers is paramount in the trucking business. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Safer Web Company Snapshot and the associated Licensing and Insurance (L&I) database are key. They provide valuable information on trucking operating authority. Today, there are more than 750,000 active trucking companies in the US, according to

Carrier monitoring is crucial in the transportation industry, ensuring the motor carriers that are put on a load are safe and compliant today, tomorrow, and when the next load is dispatched. Today’s shippers and brokers need to know how to check an MC number; check the DOT status; and verify if a DOT authority is