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FTL Capacity Crunch in the North American Freight Market
March 18, 2026
What We Mean by “Freight Capacity Crunch” and Why the Canada–US Border Reacts So Sensitively Capacity means there are available trucks with available drivers at the right time in the…
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Fuel Surcharges Surge Temporarily: Here’s Why
March 12, 2026
Fuel prices around the world and fuel surcharges for those of us in shipping have been going up dramatically due to the war and instability in one of the world’s…
What Do You Need to Know about Large LTL Freight Shipping
March 9, 2026
And Why Understanding Things to Look Out For When Shipping Large LTL Could Save You Money, Time, and Hassle If your shipment falls into this category, treating it like “regular”…
Shipping Opportunities During Lunar New Year
February 17, 2026
As Lunar New Year begins, many North American businesses brace for international slowdowns. Factory closures, labor migration, and port congestion across Asia can ripple through supply chains for weeks. Lunar…
Freight Truck Capacity in the USA and Canada
February 9, 2026
What is Freight Capacity and What Are The Factors That Influence It Capacity refers to the supply of trucks (and drivers) available to haul loads at a given time. When…
Freight Shipping Strategies for Small Businesses in North America
February 2, 2026
In the age of e-commerce, having a smart shipping strategy is vital for businesses both big and small. Especially small. In this article, we’ll cover the right shipping methods and…
Blind Shipping: What Is It & Why Many Carriers Avoid It?
January 7, 2026
Blind shipping might sound like a secretive freight tactic – and in some ways it is. It’s a practice where one or more parties in a shipment are kept deliberately…
Shipper Stories: Part 4 – Efficiency Upgrade
December 26, 2025
Part 4. How Much You Can Actually Save on Shipping Freight Today's adventure follows Bob, who encounters many common issues on the freight shipping journey. But he also discovers a…
Shipper Stories: Part 3 – Freightera Saves Christmas
December 22, 2025
Part 3. How Freightera Solved Santa's Shipping Problem In this comic, Santa himself is struggling with the logistics of delivering all of his presents at the same time. Until our…