Month: September 2025

Today ATRI launched the 2025 Top Industry Issues Survey.  The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with potential strategies for addressing each issue. Now in its 21st year, ATRI’s annual analysis not only ranks the issues overall but also provides insights into how critical… Continue reading Trucking Industry Asked to Rank Top Concerns

For years, freight sales teams have been swimming in signals but starved of context. A shipper searching for a provider profile on a platform like CarrierSource might indicate upcoming freight needs, but knowing exactly why they’re searching, who inside the company is driving the activity, and how to reach them with the right pitch has… Continue reading How CarriersSource transforms shipper data into sales gold

U.S. railroad traffic levels have been stagnant over the past 15 years because the Class I railroads were obsessed with profit margins while neglecting growth opportunities, CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs says. Hinrichs, speaking at an investor conference last week, was asked why railroads have struggled to grow, even setting aside the long-term decline of coal… Continue reading CSX CEO: Obsession with profit margins stunting railroads’ growth

Transportation costs can feel like a moving target. For small and mid-size businesses, managing these expenses is a constant balancing act. Every dollar spent on moving goods directly impacts your bottom line, and without the right information, it’s easy to wonder if you’re overpaying. High shipping costs can shrink your profits and make it difficult… Continue reading Shippers: Are you paying too much?

As September ramps up with back-to-school demand, product launches, and early holiday prep, supply chains become a prime target for cybercriminals. Attackers know this is when organizations are stretched thin and mistakes slip through. AI is transforming supply chains for better and worse. On one hand, businesses are using AI to predict disruptions, detect fraud… Continue reading Storm-proof your supply chain with smarter security