The cost of doing business in freight as a small freight broker or small carrier just went up thanks to the Montgomery vs CH Robinson ruling by SCOTUS today. Here come insurers needing more money on their policies because risk and liability on the broker side just went up. The broker then in turn will require more coverage from the carriers they use. Anybody realize that the standard 1M GL is probably going to be a thing of the past? #papafreight

Quick tip for anyone pursuing federal contracts: your NAICS codes matter more than most people think. Picking the wrong ones means your proposal never reaches the right contracting officer. Take time to research which codes your target agencies actually use in their solicitations.

Is everyone having as much fun discussing fuel increases as I am? This is something beyond the control of any asset carrier or broker. Yet shipper still believe somehow our industry is benefitting. The USA uses DOE, this process and formula work very well, diesel is $3.69 per gallon we get X per mile, moves to $6.00 per gallon we get X per mile. Canada uses FCA, this is done with a formula and creates a %. Prior to the war in Iran, % was 48%, now it is 91%. This is harder to explain to customers. DOE or FCA was established to offset fuel increases due to wars, act of God, geopolitical challenges. Have had many brokers reaching out, they did all in rates. This is not a practice I agree with, should always be linehaul plus fuel. Pass through fuel as it is the carriers cost not a brokers. Then when fuel moves it is passed through. The biggest benefit, your revenue or margin is not affected. Truly hope we can see resolution sooner than later. Germany we paid $10 per gallon USD to drayage partners this week. EFS from SSLs are $350-$500 per container and expected to climb if they will even continue servicing the region.

Anyone going to Motive Vision2026 conference in Nashville this next week?? 5/26-25/28? If you are I'm going to be there with my truck on display and I would LOVE too meet you!!

How to Behave While Job Hunting (Without Losing Your Dignity) 1. Don't take rejection personally. It's rarely about your worth. Feel the sting for 10 minutes, then move on quietly. 2. Be kind to everyone. Receptionists, coordinators, junior recruiters they all influence hiring decisions. Rudeness disqualifies you instantly. 3. Prepare like a pro. Research the company, know the role, and have 3–4 solid stories ready. "Winging it" isn't confidence it's arrogance. 4. Follow up, don't stalk. Send a specific thank-you note within hours. After that, check in once a week max. Desperation repels offers. 5. No badmouthing. Frame past exits diplomatically. If you trash your old boss, the interviewer assumes you'll trash them too. 6. Know when to walk away. If the process is disrespectful, withdraw gracefully. Don't ghost just say it's not the right fit. Job hunting is a long-term networking game. Be the candidate they remember for grace and professionalism, not anxiety and entitlement.