The Playbook

How to Maximize Your MATS Experience as a Small Carrier/Owner-Operator

Attending the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) can be overwhelming. With over 50,000 attendees, thousands of vendors, and over a million square feet of exhibition space, it’s easy to get lost in the spectacle. If you go in without a plan, you’ll end up wandering aimlessly, snapping pictures, and walking away with a bag full of brochures but no real business impact. If you’re intentional, MATS can be one of the most productive events of your year.

I remember my first time at MATS over a decade...

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Is a noticeable market shift around the corner?

We are seeing more blue this week than last, which indicates that over the past four days, spot rates have increased for a decent-size sample of the U.S. But does this indicate a looming change?

The freight market has been all over the place for small carriers, and right now, there’s a feeling that something’s about to give. The big question is whether this shift is going to work in your favor or just keep the squeeze on spot market rates a little longer.

Truckload demand (the need for your...

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Demasiados camiones, no suficientes flete: por qué las tarifas aún no están aumentando

(Fuente: sonar) Actualización del mercado: Las tasas spot todavía disminuyen: ¿dónde puede encontrar el dinero? Si te has sentido como Las tarifas simplemente no se mueven en la dirección correctano estás solo. Este mapa se rompe Cambios de tasa de mancha en los últimos cuatro díasy el mensaje es...

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Too Many Trucks, Not Enough Freight – Why Rates Aren’t Rising Yet

(Source: SONAR)
Market Update: Spot Rates Still Dropping — Where Can You Find the Money?

If you’ve been feeling like rates just aren’t moving in the right direction, you’re not alone. This map breaks down spot rate changes over the past four days, and the message is clear: Most outbound lanes across the country are still seeing rate declines.The red areas on the map? That’s where rates have dropped more than average. The blue spots? That’s where rates have increased, meaning shippers are having...

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Actualizaciones de criterios fuera de servicio de CVSA: lo que los operadores y operadores de propietarios pequeños necesitan saber

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Actualizaciones de criterios fuera de servicio de CVSA: lo que los operadores y operadores de propietarios pequeños necesitan saber La Alianza de Seguridad de Vehículos Comerciales (CVSA) ha introducido actualizaciones clave de los criterios fuera de servicio, que surtan efecto en 1 de abril. Si es un propietario-operador o ejecuta una flota pequeña, estos cambios […]

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CVSA’s 2025 Out-of-Service Criteria Updates: What Small Carriers and Owner-Operators Need to Know

CVSA’s 2025 Out-of-Service Criteria Updates: What Small Carriers and Owner-Operators Need to Know

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has introduced key updates to the Out-of-Service Criteria, set to take effect on April 1. If you’re an owner-operator or running a small fleet, these changes could impact your operations, inspections and overall compliance. This year’s focus is on brakes, tires and suspensions, along with a few critical driver eligibility updates that could disrupt...

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The On-Again, Off-Again, Now-On-Again BOI Filing Requirement for Fleets

Fleets operate under a never-ending, often confusing web of regulations, from DOT compliance to fuel tax reporting and now, for sure, beneficial ownership information (BOI). BOI reporting has become another layer of legal complexity. While the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which mandates BOI filing, was designed to combat financial crimes like money laundering, fraud and tax evasion, its implementation has been anything but smooth. Litigation has cast uncertainty over its future, leaving...

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El mercado de carga se endurece como tasas de diapositivas: lo que significa para los propietarios-operadores

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El mercado de flete está pasando por una sacudida, y si eres un pequeño transportista, lo estás sintiendo. Las tarifas no son lo que eran hace un mes, y los números no mienten, Las tasas de manchas y contratos están a la baja, las tasas de rechazo se mantienen bajas y el volumen general de […]

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Bancarrota de Nikola Un control de realidad para alternativas diesel

La promesa de flete de cero emisiones ha sufrido un gran revés con la bancarrota de Nikola Corp. Una empresa que una vez se posicionó como disruptor en la industria del transporte de transporte está muriendo una muerte lenta. El fabricante de camiones eléctrico e hidrógeno, una vez anunciado como...

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Nikola’s Bankruptcy a Reality Check for Diesel Alternatives

The promise of zero-emission freight has suffered a big setback with Nikola Corp.’s bankruptcy. A company that once positioned itself as a disruptor in the trucking industry is dying a slow death. The electric- and hydrogen-powered truck manufacturer, once heralded as the Tesla of trucking, struggled with financial instability, supply chain challenges and a series of setbacks that ultimately led to its demise.

But Nikola’s downfall is bigger than just one company. It raises real questions about...

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