February 2019

Economic Expectations

Economic activity affecting trucking could see a challenging year. With concerns around investment, import and export sectors as tariff and trade talks continue, there is much to keep an eye on already in Q1 2019.

2019 Expectations


Tech Talk

Uber, long known for their taxi-service like app is venturing into the full truckload industry. That’s not all, Uber Freight drivers are being asked to rate shippers.

Tech Talk


Follow the Drivers

Small fleets of one to six trucks have expanded rapidly, data showing nearly 70% growth in six years where larger fleets have been struggling.

Expansion Rates


Bitter Blasts

The CRST International headquarters sit amongst frost covered trees along the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, IA; where wind chills registered at -56 farenheit on 1/30/2019.

Winter weather shipping is challening during the mildest of winters. For tips, tricks and reminders make sure to check out our infographic below!