FreightWaves

Relying on legacy ocean freight procurement rules to secure transit liquidity ignores the staggering risk profile inflating marine insurance structures today. Assuming that standard cargo coverage parameters will shield your balance sheet fails to account for active hostile zones targeting global supply paths.

Capt. Rahul Khanna notes that while specialized underwriters continue to extend coverage options, the financial premium is intentionally punitive to match the real-world danger.

Charles Gracey asks Dale Prax, where is the FMCSA dropping the ball?

After years as one of the agency's biggest critics, Dale says the conversation is starting to change.

On the latest Brake Check, Dale explains why he believes the FMCSA is listening to drivers and carriers more than ever.. and why Congress still needs to give the agency stronger enforcement powers.

His biggest takeaway for every carrier?

"Vet your brokers like they vet you."

Owner-operators spend hours every week searching load boards, calling brokers, and trying to find their next load.

Truckstop's new AI assistant, AVA, is looking to change that.

On Brake Check, Jacky Zhao explain to Charles Gracey how one owner-operator cut load hunting from 2+ hours a day to about 10 minutes, giving drivers more time to stay on the road and make more money.