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(10 articles)New Jersey ABC Test for Contractors Now Live: What Truckers Need to Know
New Jersey's independent contractor regulation, which codifies the ABC test for determining worker classification, became effective this week after last-minute concerns about delays were resolved. The
MapUp's FuelGuru MCP Brings Real-Time Load Profitability to AI Agents
MapUp has launched FuelGuru MCP, a Model Context Protocol server designed to integrate real-time fuel, toll, and routing cost calculations directly into AI dispatch agents and logistics platforms. Pre
Alvys Launches AI Agents Platform for Carriers of All Sizes
Alvys has introduced Alvys Foundry, an agentic AI platform that democratizes freight automation by enabling carriers, brokers, and hybrid operations to deploy intelligent agents within their existing
Landstar poised to gain market share in post-Montgomery era
Landstar System is positioning itself as a major beneficiary of the Supreme Court's Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II ruling, which expanded broker liability for negligent driver hiring. The company's
BasicBlock Acquires TrueNorth to Build Integrated Carrier Ecosystem
BasicBlock, a freight factoring firm based in Lincoln, Nebraska, has acquired TrueNorth, an AI-powered dispatch and loadboard platform, marking a strategic expansion beyond traditional financing into
FMCSA Broker Transparency Rule Could Transform Owner-Operator Negotiations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is preparing to release a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking on broker transparency, potentially closing a 40-year enforcement gap on a regulati
Fleet Insurance Innovations Help Carriers Manage Rising Costs
Insurance premiums for trucking fleets have reached record levels, with carriers paying 10.2 cents per mile in 2024 and facing accelerated increases in early 2025. The rising costs reflect broader inf
Freight Factoring Requirements for Trucking Companies
Freight factoring has emerged as a critical cash flow solution for owner-operators and small trucking fleets facing 30-60 day payment delays from brokers and shippers. Unlike traditional bank financin
Why Trucking Companies Need Insurance Specialists, Not Just Policies
This article challenges the commoditized approach to commercial trucking insurance, highlighting how specialized insurance agents serve as critical risk management partners rather than transactional v
AI Platform Transforms Freight Broker Trust Through Continuous Carrier Verification
Numeo AI has developed a platform that addresses one of the most persistent challenges in freight brokerage: verifying that carriers are legitimate and capable of fulfilling loads. Rather than relying