freight rates Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Learn how fuel surcharges work in trucking, how the peg and mileage formula affect payments, and what owner-operators should review before accepting a load.

August 28, 2026

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Understanding Fuel Surcharges in Trucking and How They Affect Freight Rates

Fuel surcharges have been part of trucking for decades, but they are still one of the most misunderstood pieces of freight pricing. A higher ...

FTR will host a free July 9 webinar covering carrier conditions, freight rates, tariffs, inflation, geopolitical developments, and transportation market trends during the second half of 2026.

June 11, 2026

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FTR To Host Free Webinar on Key Transportation Issues In 2026

FTR is inviting transportation professionals to a free webinar on July 9 that will focus on several of the issues currently shaping freight markets. ...

Learn how CPM and percentage pay differ, what affects earnings under each model, and how truck drivers can compare job opportunities more effectively.

June 4, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Compare Percentage Pay and CPM Jobs

When comparing trucking jobs, drivers often focus on the advertised pay rate. While pay rates matter, the pay structure behind those rates can have ...

Truckstop expands into heavy haul freight with its Wize Load acquisition, adding rate intelligence tools for pricing oversized and specialized loads.

April 13, 2026

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Truckstop Expands Heavy Haul Capabilities with Wize Load Acquisition

Truckstop is putting more focus on the specialized side of freight, adding new tools aimed at heavy haul and oversized loads. The company recently ...

December 10, 2025

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OOIDA Research Highlights Challenges and Realities for Owner-Operators

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) continues to champion the needs of small-business truckers and professional drivers through advocacy, education, and research. For many ...

Bob Costello to give an economic update at Truckload 2026

November 11, 2025

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Bob Costello to Break Down Trucking Economy at Truckload 2026

Truckload 2026 is shaping up to be a must-attend event for drivers, fleet owners, and logistics professionals. Bob Costello, chief economist and senior vice ...

Trucking experts warn of the largest capacity purge in U.S. history, with up to 600,000 drivers at risk due to new federal rules and falling freight demand. Here’s what truck drivers need to know and how to prepare for the changing market.

November 4, 2025

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The Great Capacity Purge: What Truck Drivers Need to Know

The trucking industry is heading into one of the biggest shakeups in its history. Freight volumes are falling, regulations are tightening, and economists warn ...

Truck freight tonnage dipped in September, but analysts say tightening capacity and driver shortages could set up a market rebound in 2026.

October 27, 2025

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Signs of a Trucking Market Turnaround as Capacity Tightens

Truck freight in the U.S. slipped slightly in September, but behind the numbers, industry analysts are spotting hints of a market shift that could ...

Truckstop.com launches a dry van-only load board designed for small fleets and owner-operators, offering verified loads, real-time rate data, and affordable pricing to help drivers find the best paying freight.

October 24, 2025

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Truckstop Rolls Out New Load Board Just for Dry Van Drivers

Truckstop.com just dropped something that’s getting a lot of attention across the industry, a load board built exclusively for dry van drivers. For years, ...

August 13, 2025

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Freight Industry Maintains Cautious Optimism as Pricing Pressures Persist

Two new surveys from Truckstop.com and Bloomberg Intelligence show that even with pricing challenges, tariff uncertainty, and mixed demand, carriers and freight brokers are ...