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The Impact of Lifting Frost Laws on Open-Deck Capacity

The Impact of Lifting Frost Laws on Open-Deck Capacity

The lifting of frost laws and weight restrictions in July has a significant impact on open-deck…

Summer Sizzle: Keeping Your Supply Chain Cool This Season

Summer Sizzle: Keeping Your Supply Chain Cool This Season

Summer brings sunshine, vacations, and…increased pressure on your supply chain? That’s right! As…

The Uphill Climb: Trucking Industry Grapples with New EPA Emission Standards

The Uphill Climb: Trucking Industry Grapples with New EPA Emission Standards

The rumble of a semi-truck engine is as synonymous with American commerce as the ring of a cash…

Don’t Get Lost in the Shipment Shuffle: Why Choose a Local Freight Forwarder

Don’t Get Lost in the Shipment Shuffle: Why Choose a Local Freight Forwarder

There are several reasons why local freight companies can be attractive options compared to…

Sharing the Road Safety: Tips for Truckers and Car Drivers

Sharing the Road Safety: Tips for Truckers and Car Drivers

Trucks are the backbone of the American economy, hauling essential goods across vast distances. But…

Why a Flexible Supply Chain is Your Secret Weapon in Today’s Market

Why a Flexible Supply Chain is Your Secret Weapon in Today’s Market

The days of rigid, linear supply chains are fading fast. In today’s dynamic market, unforeseen…

The Need for Speed: How On-Demand Logistics Are Revolutionizing the Industry

The Need for Speed: How On-Demand Logistics Are Revolutionizing the Industry

Remember the days of waiting weeks for a package to arrive? Thankfully, those days are fading,…

Why Hometown Freight Broker Beats Outsourcing Every Time

Why Hometown Freight Broker Beats Outsourcing Every Time

In today’s globalized world, outsourcing has become commonplace. But when it comes to your critical…

Why InstiCo Logistics is the Perfect Partner for Small Businesses

Why InstiCo Logistics is the Perfect Partner for Small Businesses

In today’s competitive marketplace, small businesses need every advantage they can get. That’s…

A Glimmer of Hope in the Freight Market: ATVI Rises 1.4% – Signs of Recovery for Trucking Industry

A Glimmer of Hope in the Freight Market: ATVI Rises 1.4% – Signs of Recovery for Trucking Industry

The American Trucking Trends Index (ATVI) serves as a vital gauge of the trucking industry’s…

Preparing for the Holiday Rush

Preparing for the Holiday Rush

As the holiday season approaches, November becomes a bustling month for the trucking industry. With…

Protecting Your Business from Cargo Theft in Border Regions

Protecting Your Business from Cargo Theft in Border Regions

Cargo theft poses a significant challenge for businesses, particularly in border regions…

Port expansion in Texas: A boon for the economy

Port expansion in Texas: A boon for the economy

Texas is home to several major ports, and many of these ports are undergoing…

How To Prepare Your Supply Chain for The Holiday Season

How To Prepare Your Supply Chain for The Holiday Season

The holiday season is a bustling time for many businesses, presenting the challenge…

The Mounting Challenges Faced by Retailers in Asia’s Complex Supply Chain

The Mounting Challenges Faced by Retailers in Asia’s Complex Supply Chain

Container ships are anxiously anchored at bustling Asian ports, their towering presence…

How to Navigate the Challenges of Trucking in Texas

Texas serves as a central hub for transportation, where truck drivers play an indispensable role…

What to Expect in the Trucking Industry in the Third Quarter of 2023

What to Expect in the Trucking Industry in the Third Quarter of 2023

The trucking industry is currently in a soft market, with rates and volumes declining This is due to several factors,…

Inside Delivery vs. White Glove Delivery: What’s the Difference?

Inside Delivery vs. White Glove Delivery: What’s the Difference?

When you are shipping large or fragile freight, you want to make sure that it arrives safely and in good condition…

Back-to-School Orders Are Tracking Below 2022 Peaks, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Back-to-School Orders Are Tracking Below 2022 Peaks, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Imports of back-to-school supplies are tracking below 2022 peaks but are still above pre-pandemic levels…

Private Label Brands Are Benefiting The Trucking Industry

Private Label Brands Are Benefiting The Trucking Industry

Private label companies are those that produce goods under a store brand rather than a national brand…

How Omnichannel Retail is Impacting the Freight Industry

How Omnichannel Retail is Impacting the Freight Industry

The growth of omnichannel retail is having a significant impact on the freight industry…

Adjusting Courses as the Market Softens

Adjusting Courses as the Market Softens

Brokers and forwarders in the freight industry are adapting their strategies in response to a softening market…

Combating Fraud in Logistics: The Power of Strategic Partnerships

Combating Fraud in Logistics: The Power of Strategic Partnerships

Fraud is a growing concern in the logistics industry, and it can have significant financial and reputational consequences…

Hours of Service Laws

Hours of Service Laws

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the U.S. Department of Transportation in…

Driver Shortage Issues

Driver Shortage Issues

Going into 2014, the trucking industry in the United States has raised concerns about a growing truck driver shortage…

InstiCo Freight Management Sponsors Local Family’s Santa Wishes

InstiCo Freight Management Sponsors Local Family’s Santa Wishes

The holidays are the perfect time to spread joy and give to those who need help. InstiCo Freight Management, with…

A Note From Leadership

Exceptional Customer Service can be a tricky thing to quantify. It relies on a positive customer experience…

Logistics is a Part of Everyday Life

Logistics is a Part of Everyday Life

For a moment, consider your favorite store or restaurant. Does the concept of logistics come to mind? Perhaps not…

Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act

Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act

The Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act (OSCEA) remains relevant today as the ocean shipping industry continues…

Your Top 5 Drayage Trends

Your Top 5 Drayage Trends

Drayage is a critical element of the global supply chain, and with the continued expansion of global trade and growth in consumer…

How do contracted rates benefit the shipper and why does it matter?

Contracted rates favor the shipper. Headaches come from having to search the market back and forth with each shipment, while…

InstiCo Sponsors 20 Children to Attend Grapevine Lions Club Festival

InstiCo Sponsors 20 Children to Attend Grapevine Lions Club Festival

InstiCo Logistics has sponsored 20 underprivileged children to attend the Grapevine Lions Club Magic Festival in January….

Supply Chain Security

Supply Chain Security

In recent years, the trucking industry has been noticing an increase in criminal activity that has become a cause for….

Combatting Winter Hazards

Combatting Winter Hazards

As frigid temperatures continue to wreak havoc across the nation, freight companies must anticipate hazardous winter….

Rising to the Occasion

Americans have the desire to be informed at any given time. Seventy-one percent of Americans check their phones within the…

How to choose the right freight forwarder for your business

How to choose the right freight forwarder for your business

In today’s business world, finding an efficient and cost-effective way to transport goods is essential. With so many freight forwarders…

The Impact of Rising Fuel Prices on the Transportation Industry

The Impact of Rising Fuel Prices on the Transportation Industry

The rising cost of fuel has significant implications for the transportation industry. Fuel is a significant expense for many…

InstiCo Express, LLC Acquires Assets to Continue Expansion of Dedicated Fleet Services

InstiCo Express, LLC Acquires Assets to Continue Expansion of Dedicated Fleet Services

InstiCo Express, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of InstiCo Freight Management, Inc., has expanded its market presence…