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Data-driven articles on carriers, safety, rates, and market trends — powered by live FMCSA & industry data
The Best Free Freight Data Tools for Carriers & Brokers in 2026
From FMCSA carrier lookups to real-time spot rates and lane profitability calculators — here are the free freight analytics tools actually worth using in 2026.
Top 25 Largest Carriers in Texas (2026)
A data-driven ranking of the biggest trucking companies operating out of Texas by fleet size, based on live FMCSA census data.
Safest Flatbed Carriers in the US (2026)
Which flatbed carriers have the lowest out-of-service rates and best safety records? We crunched the FMCSA data to find out.
Q2 2026 Freight Rate Trends: What the Data Shows
Spot and contract rates are diverging. Here's what our daily-updated market data reveals about where rates are headed this quarter.
Diesel Price Outlook: Summer 2026 Forecast
With refinery maintenance season ending and summer demand picking up, here's our EIA-sourced outlook for diesel prices through September.
10 Fastest-Growing Carriers by Fleet Size (2026)
These carriers have added the most power units in the last 12 months. From regional players to mid-size fleets making big moves.
FMCSA Safety Ratings Explained: What Shippers Need to Know
Satisfactory, Conditional, Unsatisfactory — what do these ratings actually mean for your freight? A plain-English guide to carrier vetting.
Top 25 Largest Carriers in California (2026)
California's trucking industry is massive. Here are the 25 biggest carriers by fleet size operating in the Golden State.
Load-to-Truck Ratio: The #1 Metric Every Carrier Should Watch
Why load-to-truck ratio matters more than spot rates for predicting market direction, and how to use it in your pricing strategy.