Q4 freight costs don’t spike just because of holidays. ELD restrictions, weather, driver preferences, and network chaos all compound to create the perfect storm. Here’s what’s actually driving your rates up and how to plan around it.
Cargo theft in the U.S. has skyrocketed in 2025, costing the industry more than $18 million per day. For logistics managers at small to mid-sized shippers, understanding how these thefts happen, and how to prevent them, is now mission-critical.
In the dynamic world of freight logistics, anticipating and preparing for peak shipping seasons is crucial. The year 2025 presents unique challenges and opportunities, with several key periods poised to impact supply chains significantly. Understanding these peaks and implementing proactive strategies can make the difference between seamless operations and costly disruptions. 📅 Key Peak Shipping…
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Most brokers can tell you the carrier’s name — but not who’s actually driving the truck. In this post, we break down why that matters, what shippers should be asking, and how Moll Solutions handles driver-level vetting before a load is ever confirmed.
In 2025, the retail and freight sectors are being reshaped by shifting consumer behaviors and ongoing supply chain disruptions. We see Walmart expanding its regional distribution networks to reduce freight costs and avoid exposure to the new tariffs. Amazon is rerouting freight flows through inland hubs, strategically bypassing congested coastal ports to maintain delivery speed….
Two major enforcement events are coming to U.S. roads in 2025 — and they’re going to impact both carriers and shippers. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced: If you rely on freight — whether you’re behind the wheel or booking the truck — this matters. Here’s how to stay compliant, avoid delays, and…
In freight, unpredictability is part of the job—rates swing, lanes close, weather changes fast, and timelines don’t always play nice. You can’t control all of that, but you can get ahead of it. That’s where AI comes in. Now, I’m not going to go into exactly how AI and LLMs work — we don’t fully…
Navigating the freight world means riding the waves of economic fluctuations, which can create massive ripples—or even tidal waves—in freight rates and capacity. From regulatory changes to unexpected economic shifts, logistics professionals need to stay ahead of the game to keep their operations running smoothly. In this post, we’ll explore the key economic forces that…
