Transportation Cost Management

Warehouse construction is rebounding, robot imports are restricted, and freight costs keep climbing: the operational signals shaping mid-2026

Three converging pressures, rising truck costs, tighter robot sourcing rules, and a nascent warehouse building recovery, are forcing supply chain leaders to recal

Trucking costs hit a record $2.336 per mile as logistics volatility becomes a permanent operating condition

ATRI pegs 2025 truck operating costs at a record $2.336/mile, while CSCMP's 2026 State of Logistics Report frames relentless disruption as the new baseline.

ITS Logistics flags record freight costs, capacity crunch, and fraud risk in mid-2026 market reports

ITS Logistics releases a cluster of market reports and company news pointing to rising transportation costs, drayage pressure, and a 2026 Fraud Fighter Award wi

Fleet Lifecycle Management: Data, Safety Tech, and Timely Refreshes Cut Costs and Maintain Competitiveness

Volatile tariffs, inflationary pressures, and advances in fleet lifecycle management are forcing trucking executives to make strategic choices under uncertainty. The decision to replace or upgrade Class 8 trucks is no longer just about cost-per-month—it’s about lifecycle value, operational safety, compliance readiness, and long-term competitiveness. As the EV credit deadline approaches and OEMs release…