by Micaela Hamm | Apr 27, 2026 | Blog
Rail has always been a scale-driven mode, but the way that scale is achieved is evolving. Railcar consolidation is becoming a more deliberate strategy for controlling cost, improving utilization, and stabilizing service in a mixed freight environment. At its core,...
by Micaela Hamm | Apr 27, 2026 | News
CDL Enforcement Tightens as California and New York Take Different Paths Federal enforcement around non-domiciled commercial driver licenses is moving into a more active phase, and the response from major freight states is already diverging in ways that could impact...
by Micaela Hamm | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog
Peak produce season is always a stress test for supply chains. It brings tighter capacity, more time-sensitive freight, and increased competition for refrigerated equipment. In a typical year, much of that activity is predictable. Networks shift toward Florida and...
by Micaela Hamm | Mar 31, 2026 | News
Rising Fuel Is Reopening the Rail Conversation Rising fuel costs are starting to do more than pressure trucking margins. They are also changing how mode decisions look in real time. As diesel moves higher, rail becomes easier to justify on lanes where transit can...
by Micaela Hamm | Mar 2, 2026 | Blog
In freight markets that feel uncertain or soft, it is tempting to focus on one metric above all others: the rate. When spot prices dip below contract, or when a new provider offers a lower quote, the savings appear immediate and measurable. On paper, cheaper freight...
