Summer Heat is Coming

Summer is almost upon us and with that comes hot temperatures. Some parts of the country will see triple digit temperatures before long, but that doesn’t mean trucking can shut down. In fact, it’s exactly the opposite; commerce needs to keep moving and that means trucks and truck drivers will be out in force this summer facing the summer heat. …

Infographic: 5 ways to be a Shipper of Choice

Becoming a “shipper of choice” is a decision. It doesn’t just happen. It’s also easier said than done. It takes strategic thinking and a commitment to professional consistency. For all intents and purposes, 2018 has become the year of the capacity crunch. Experts from all segments of the industry are feeling it—and seeing it in the data—and no one really expects it to let …

ELDs Driving Freight Spike

Deregulation had a profound impact on the trucking market that resulted in massive upheaval for the incumbents. If you look at the top 100 trucking companies that existed before deregulation, only about 20% are still around. The rest went away because they couldn’t survive in a free and competitive market. What we left was a path that would make Joseph …

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MACO Knows Memphis Moves

MACO Transportation had three trucks when it started three years ago, then it got 15 more, and now it has more than 40. Any member of the Greater Memphis Chamber can graph that trend line in their head. It shows a steady growth trajectory heading in the right direction. It shows a young company finding opportunities, delivering on promises, investing …