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Shippers survival guide to DOT Blitz Week 2026

A major new piece of industry commentary highlights a pivotal moment in freight transportation; one that could sharply elevate risk and cost for shippers who wait too long to adapt. According to Craig Fuller’s recent LinkedIn post about significant transportation legislation (Senate-level changes that could dramatically tighten capacity and boost truck rates), the freight market is on the brink of structural shifts unseen since deregulation, potentially doubling freight rates and reshaping...

As we get deeper into 2026, many shippers and manufacturers are facing an uncomfortable reality: Freight costs aren’t behaving the way the budget said they would. Rates softened last year. Capacity tightened unexpectedly in certain lanes. Accessorials crept up. Fuel fluctuated. And suddenly, the transportation plan built six months ago feels disconnected from what’s actually happening on the ground. The issue isn’t bad forecasting; it’s a lack of forward visibility. The Real Pain: Reactive...