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Rising truck fleet insurance rates: Key factors & solutions

Rising truck fleet insurance rates are making it harder for some trucking fleets to manage costs and operations. This article explains why fleet insurance costs are rising and shares tips to lower expenses.
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Navigating disruption: How to prepare for tariffs

In the face of recently announced tariffs, companies across North America are adopting various strategies to safeguard their supply chains.
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Trucking operational costs remain top industry issue

For the second year in a row, concerns about the nation’s economy rose to the top of the American Transportation Research Institute's
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What shippers need to know to succeed in Mexico in 2025 – and beyond

There is one thing we can be sure about in supply chain – disruption is constant. Over the past few years, shippers and carriers have faced challenges with safely, securely and efficiently moving their cross-border freight.
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One way to mitigate your cargo theft risk – utilize Intermodal

99.98% of CPKC cargo in Mexico moves without security incident, as it does in the United States.
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WIT: Women in driver, technician roles still low, but their numbers gain elsewhere

Women still make up low percentages in two high-profile roles in trucking and transportation – drivers and technicians, but they are making progress in other key departments at commercial fleets and related organizations such as dispatch, safety, HR, and C-suite and boards of directors, according to data from the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) 2024 Index.
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Fleet costs jump 21.3%, with fuel by far the leading expense

Fleet costs are continuing to rise. Read more about the leading expenses.
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Mexico cargo theft is a pain point for shippers – what can you do to mitigate your risk?

Mexico cargo theft is a pain point for shippers – what can you do to mitigate your risk?