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Freight moves fast, and so should your knowledge. The Dispatch is where we share real-world insights and industry updates to help you stay ahead, make smarter decisions, and move freight with confidence.
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- Patrick Brenda
- March 18, 2026
Fuel Changes Are Driving LTL Cost Increases Fuel is never a fixed number in trucking, and it is one of the few costs...
- Walt Zehler
- March 12, 2026
Fuel Prices and Transportation Costs Recent spikes in global oil prices have pushed diesel costs higher, putting...
- Darrell Porter
- March 10, 2026
Introduction Telematics in trucking is the new standard as carriers look to improve efficiency, safety, and regulatory...
- Patrick Brenda
- March 4, 2026
The less-than-truckload sector is a complex, precision-driven segment of freight transportation. It demands efficiency...
- Darrell Porter
- February 25, 2026
If you’re serious about expanding your customer base through cold calls, emails, and consistent outreach, you can’t...
- Patrick Brenda
- February 17, 2026
Tariff 100 governs how most LTL carriers apply rules, charges, and conditions to shipments. Brokers and agents interact...
- Patrick Brenda
- February 4, 2026
Operational Problem Dimensioning errors are a consistent source of LTL cost overruns, rebills, disputes, and margin...
- Patrick Brenda
- January 28, 2026
Accessorial charges in LTL are often treated as an afterthought until they show up on an invoice. When that happens,...
- Patrick Brenda
- January 21, 2026
Few issues create more downstream friction than a reweigh after pickup. What often begins as a small weight discrepancy...
- Patrick Brenda
- January 14, 2026
The Strategic Importance of A Well-Managed Claims Process At Logistics Dynamics, we understand that freight damage or...
- Patrick Brenda
- January 7, 2026
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a practical solution for businesses that move freight without needing an entire...
- Darrell Porter
- December 23, 2025
Every December, the industry takes part in the most unforgiving logistics operation of the year. There’s no...
- Darrell Porter
- December 10, 2025
For many businesses, not every shipment fills a trailer, and not every order justifies the cost of moving a full...
- Darrell Porter
- November 24, 2025
At the core, the goal is always clear: your freight needs to stay above freezing. The path to achieving that requires...
- Darrell Porter
- October 22, 2025
If you thought October was just the calm before the holiday storm, think again. This year, it's one of the busiest and...
- Darrell Porter
- September 3, 2025
Every freight agent has their own definition of success. Some see growth as the ultimate goal. They want to expand...
- Darrell Porter
- August 6, 2025
Every agent knows freight doesn’t always go as planned. Trucks break down, pickups get missed, and delays stack up...
- Darrell Porter
- July 24, 2025
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, two of the largest Class I railroads in North America, are currently exploring a...
- Darrell Porter
- July 17, 2025
When your day’s packed with quotes, covering loads, and nonstop calls, another article about AI probably isn’t all that...
- Darrell Porter
- July 1, 2025
In 1776, George Washington didn’t have 88,000 “trusted carrier partners” to move his freight. He had muddy roads,...
- Darrell Porter
- June 25, 2025
AI has been reshaping industries for years, and logistics is no exception. It’s a regular topic in strategy meetings,...
- Darrell Porter
- June 11, 2025
Two separate challenges are hitting the industry hard. Freight scams are rising fast, and FMCSA enforcement changes are...
- Darrell Porter
- May 28, 2025
You're a shipper, and your goal is to move product efficiently. It sounds simple, but anyone who has dealt with...
- Darrell Porter
- May 2, 2025
The size of a brokerage can mean a lot, or very little, depending on what kind of agent you are and what kind of...
- Darrell Porter
- April 10, 2025
The freight industry has always attracted those with grit, resourcefulness, and an appetite for freedom. But in 2025,...
- Darrell Porter
- March 21, 2025
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a future concept—it’s already helping brokers and shippers move freight faster,...
- Darrell Porter
- March 7, 2025
As temperatures rise, the freight market enters one of its busiest times—spring produce season. With fresh fruits and...
- Darrell Porter
- February 26, 2025
Diversifying your freight solutions is one of the smartest ways to grow your book, and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) is a...
- Darrell Porter
- January 15, 2025
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Of being in control of your career, your income, and your future? At...
- Anthony Sieber
- December 2, 2024
Truck parking remains a critical but often overlooked issue in the logistics and transportation industry. Despite...
- Anthony Sieber
- November 14, 2024
In the expansive world of Logistics, understanding the roles of Carriers, Freight Brokers and Shippers is crucial. Each...
- Anthony Sieber
- October 22, 2024
For those who may not already know, the Third Party Logistics (3PL) companies have already taken off, grabbing as much...
- Anthony Sieber
- September 11, 2024
As one of America's unhealthiest jobs, Truck Driver's face a daunting task of not only getting their freight from place...
- Anthony Sieber
- May 13, 2024
Last month, Phoenix, Arizona hosted the TIA Capital Ideas Conference. This meeting highlighted third-party logistics...