Autonomous Trucks: Origins, Current Deployment, Near-Term Outlook, Industry Transformation, Safety Views, and Carrier Economics As of late October 2026, autonomous (Level 4) Class 8 trucks are operating commercially on limited U.S. highway corridors without safety drivers in the cab. Companies…

(But is it always?…….) **The Hidden Cost of the Lowest Quote: Why the Cheapest Trucking Option Often Costs More** Every shipper wants to control freight costs. When quotes come in, the temptation is strong to select the lowest number and…

This is Part 3 of our 3 part series addressing some of the many questions regarding Chameleon Carriers operating on the highways and Interstates of the United States. We hope you’ve enjoyed the information, and if you have any further…

This is the 2nd part of our 3 part series about Chameleon Carriers and how they operate on the highways of America Part 2: How the System Works, the Money, the Risks, and the Consequences How Do the Owners of…

Cargo theft has become a costly, everyday problem across the freight industry. Recent research from the American Transportation Research Institute estimates that it costs U.S. motor carriers and logistics providers as much as $6.6 billion a year—roughly $18 million every…

For the last few months, we’ve been asked a lot of questions about Chameleon carriers, what they’re all about, what to watch out for, who wins and who loses. So we’ve taken some time to dig into this current problem…

Another informative CBS 60 Minutes report on dangerous practices on our roadways due to Chameleon Carriers operated in some causes by foreign entities in other countries.

FULL DISCLOSURE: There is some salty language in the video that’s linked to this post. There are also one or two commercials you’ll have to deal with, but Rob Mariani tells the story better than I ever could, and he…

We, like most in the transportation industry, are concerned about and aware of the events we see in the news on a daily basis. These are largely the result of CDL mills, chameleon carriers, and—if news reports are accurate—a significant…

Risks to Shippers When a Shipment Is Double or Triple Brokered Double (or triple) brokering occurs when a load is re-tendered by a broker or carrier to another party without the shipper’s knowledge or authorization. This is different from legitimate…