The logistics industry moves fast. These are the blogs, podcasts, and concepts we point clients to when they want to stay informed.
Whether you're new to freight or looking to tighten your logistics strategy, these foundational concepts shape how decisions get made.
Full truckload shipping gives you a dedicated trailer and the fastest transit — ideal for large, time-sensitive loads. Less-than-truckload is cost-efficient for smaller shipments but involves more handling and longer transit windows. The right choice depends on weight, urgency, and product fragility.
Spot rates reflect real-time market supply and demand for available capacity. Contract rates are negotiated lane-by-lane for a fixed period, offering price predictability. Most enterprise shippers use a blend — contracts for core lanes, spot for overflow or unplanned freight.
Cross-docking is the practice of transferring freight from inbound trailers directly to outbound trailers with little or no storage time in between. It reduces warehousing cost and dwell time, and is particularly effective for time-sensitive distribution of high-volume, low-variation SKUs.
Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) track driver hours of service in real time, replacing paper logs. Since the federal mandate took full effect, available driving hours are more finite — meaning shipments that don't load on time directly cost carriers capacity, which often flows back to shippers as accessorials or rate increases.
These publications are read by freight professionals across the country. They're the closest thing the logistics industry has to a shared newspaper.
The most data-driven freight publication in North America. FreightWaves covers spot rates, capacity trends, carrier news, and market intelligence with real-time indices. Essential reading for anyone making shipping decisions.
Clean, concise news and analysis for supply chain and logistics professionals. Supply Chain Dive covers disruptions, technology adoption, and policy changes affecting the industry without the noise.
Focused on distribution center operations, warehousing, and transportation. DC Velocity is particularly useful for businesses managing their own logistics infrastructure or working with 3PLs.
Practical content for shippers — covering mode selection, carrier relations, and technology adoption in plain language. One of the oldest and most trusted logistics publications in the country.
The authoritative trade publication for the trucking and commercial vehicle industry. Covers regulation, fleet news, and labor — particularly relevant for understanding the carrier market.
In-depth written content and interviews with logistics executives, founders, and operators. A more practitioner-focused resource than trade publications — closer to what people in the industry actually talk about.
Some of the most useful logistics thinking happens in long-form conversation. These shows are worth adding to your rotation.
Hosted by Joe Lynch · 900+ episodes
Joe Lynch interviews freight brokers, 3PL operators, shippers, and technology founders multiple times per week. One of the most consistent and wide-ranging logistics podcasts available.
Hosted by Scott Luton & Greg White · 600+ episodes
Broad-ranging conversations about global supply chain strategy, technology, and leadership. Particularly strong on the intersection of supply chain and business transformation.
Hosted by Adrian Gonzalez · Ongoing since 2010
Long-running podcast hosted by one of the industry's most respected analysts. Adrian Gonzalez brings thoughtful, research-backed perspectives on technology and strategy in freight and logistics.
Hosted by Andrew Silver · 100+ episodes
Focused interviews with freight industry operators and entrepreneurs. Particularly useful for understanding how freight businesses are built, scaled, and run from the inside.
Hosted by Dooner & The Worm — FreightWaves · Daily
FreightWaves' daily show covering the freight market with a sharp and occasionally irreverent take. Great for staying current on what's moving the market week to week.
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