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Tools That Transformed My Trade The transportation tool/system that has been a game-changer for me is _________. #TransitTransformations

Tools That Transformed My Trade The transportation tool/system that has been a game-changer for me is _________. #TransitTransformations

Tools That Transformed My Trade The transportation tool/system that has been a game-changer for me is _________. #TransitTransformations

Tools That Transformed My Trade The transportation tool/system that has been a game-changer for me is _________. #TransitTransformations

Tools That Transformed My Trade The transportation tool/system that has been a game-changer for me is _________. #TransitTransformations

💡 Did you know that today's spot market systems and digital rate transparency have their origins in a 1930s law? The 1935 Motor Carrier Act required truckers to file rates publicly, establishing a form of price transparency. It was brought in to encourage competition and ensure fair practices in the trucking industry. Of course, the evolution toward today's system occurred much later, influenced by deregulation and technological advancements. Every major freight corridor in America has centuries of optimization behind it. → Many of today's freight patterns follow paths established by Native American traders → The Erie Canal's success shaped how we think about infrastructure ROI → Early freight brokers solved the same core problems we tackle today 📖 In the last few weeks, I've grown interested in understanding the bigger picture of our industry. I want to connect historical dots to our modern challenges. Hopefully, this helps me better predict how today's changes might affect us in the coming months and years. I plan to share insights that stuck with me in the coming weeks. I'll call it - 👉 The Untold Story of U.S. Freight Transportation.👈 What can you expect? → How indigenous trade routes became today’s major corridors 🌎 → The real impact of canals and railroads on American commerce 🚂 → The fascinating shift from coal and cotton to electronics ⚙️ → Technology evolution – from basic load boards to digital freight matching 💻 → How economic events reshaped America’s freight patterns 📈📉 → The rise of freight brokerages and their impact on efficiency 🚛 → Stories of communities built around transportation hubs 🏙️ Comment below any topics you’d like to see regarding the history of freight!

Exclusive freight market updates and insights are coming your way this Thursday at 2pm ET at our monthly State of Freight webinar! Register below to get insight to help you prepare for the summer shipping season: https://bit.ly/4dCliOn #freightwebinar #freightinsights #freightmarket #marketupdates

What's your game plan for shipping season as summer rapidly approaches? Register for this month's State of Freight webinar and get ahead for the quarter:

Profitability in freight isn’t just about higher rates; it’s about efficiency and smart planning.

Did you miss our Freight Currents webinar with John Min and Peter Friedmann? ▶ Check the replay: https://lnkd.in/gqCtKFJh Topics discussed: 📊 Potential Economic Soft Landing with Risks 👷♂️ Labor Strikes Impacting Ports 🏓 Building Supply Chain Resilience 🌐 Bipartisan Trade Protectionism 📅 Strategic Contracting for 2025