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What is Drayage in Trucking? Your Complete Guide

What is Drayage in Trucking? Your Complete Guide In trucking, drayage refers to the short-distance transportation of freight, usually moving...

Diesel trucks lined up side by side, representing fleet and fuel management in the trucking industry.

11 Best Practices for Fleet and Fuel Management in 2025

Fleet and fuel management is about keeping your trucks on the road, cutting fuel costs, and making every mile more...

OTR Solutions Fuel Credit

Fuel Smarter, Drive Further: OTR Fuel Credit Now Available to More Carriers Than Ever

In the world of trucking, cashflow is king, and fuel is one of the biggest ongoing expenses carriers face. For...

Tractor trailers fueling at night truck stop highlighting differences between tractor fuel vs reefer fuel costs.

Tractor Fuel vs. Reefer Fuel: What Every Trucker Needs to Know

Running a trucking operation means managing dozens of moving parts, but few decisions are as critical as choosing the right...

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What is a Step Deck Trailer? A Trucker’s Guide

Running specialty freight requires the right equipment. Step deck trailers give truckers the flexibility to haul taller cargo while staying...

View between two semi-trailers parked at a truck stop, highlighting idle equipment during slower freight market conditions.

Freight Recession: What Truckers Need to Know in 2025

Starting in 2022, the freight recession shook the trucking industry, but what’s the state of the market in 2025? Knowing...