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Main Street Moves First: How to Read the Signs Before the Storm Hits Freight

You don’t need to be an economist to sense when something’s off. Empty shelves at the grocery store, fluctuating gas prices, and the general mood of people around you all tell a story. Beyond these everyday observations, there

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The Freight Battlefield: As the Economy Moves, You’d Better Be Watching 📈 👀

We’re in a moment where the economy is shifting in a harsh and powerful way. For those of us in freight, that means being more aware, more prepared, and more responsive. Because while things like policies, interest rates,

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Liberation Day Tariffs: What Trucking Can Learn from the 2008 Great Recession (Housing Crash) 🏚️

A wake-up call for those ready to think, plan, and move. The “Liberation Day” tariffs may have just dropped, but their shockwaves are already vibrating through global economics, trade, and yes—trucking. This isn’t about one man or one

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Liberation Day Tariffs: A Wake-Up Call to Trucking Professionals to Think, Plan, and Move

Liberation Day Tariffs — President Trump’s bold push to ‘liberate’ the American economy through sweeping tariffs and economic nationalism — have officially dropped, and it’s time for every trucking professional to rethink strategy, watch the numbers, and adjust

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Where’s the Freight Going in Q2 2025? What Trucking Pros Need to Know in a Time of Uncertainty

Mindset -> Comfort Zone -> Sales -> The Economy -> Uncertainty Let’s talk real for a minute. If you’re running a trucking business—whether it’s just you and your truck or you’re managing a small fleet—you’ve probably been feeling

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New FOMC Decision and Presidential Election: Implications for the Trucking Industry 📉📈📊🚚

On November 7, 2024, the Federal Reserve announced its latest interest rate decision, coinciding with the election of Donald J. Trump as the next President of the United States. Trump’s campaign promises—including tax cuts, deregulation, infrastructure investment, a

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Q4 2024 Outlook: What to Expect and How to Prepare

[August 20, 2024] As we approach the final quarter of 2024, there are several key developments that carriers, brokers, and shippers should be aware of. This outlook will help you understand what to expect, how to navigate the

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Unlock the Economic Secrets: The Interplay of Economic Factors in the Trucking Industry (Extended Bonus Edition)

In this extended bonus section, we’re diving deep into the complex web of economic indicators we’ve covered in our series: Each of these factors plays a critical role in shaping the trucking industry, but they don’t operate in

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Unlock the Economic Secrets: The Role of Demand and Supply in the Trucking Industry (Bonus Edition)

Demand and supply are the driving forces behind everything in the trucking industry. They determine how many loads are available, what freight rates look like, and how easy or hard it is to find work. In this bonus

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Unlock the Economic Secrets: Understanding the Carrier Authority Entries and Exits Report and Its Impact on the Trucking Industry – Part VI

Introduction Welcome to Part VI of our series, Unlock the Economic Secrets, where we delve into the economic indicators that shape the trucking industry. In this article, we’ll explore the Carrier Authority Entries and Exits report—a critical tool

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