Freight 101
How LTL pricing really works — and where shippers overpay
A field-tested breakdown of NMFC classes, base rates, and the discounts that actually move.
Feb 12, 2026
Insights
Field notes from the freight world.
Cross-Border
Cross-border 2026: What's changing at the US–Mexico ports
New CBP protocols, ACE filings, and how to keep your Laredo lanes moving.
Feb 6, 2026
Technology
Choosing a TMS in 2026: A practical shipper's checklist
The 12 questions to ask any TMS vendor before signing a contract.
Jan 28, 2026
Cold Chain
Cold chain: 7 mistakes that quietly destroy reefer freight
Temperature excursions, pre-cool errors, and continuous monitoring that actually helps.
Jan 20, 2026
Operations
Building a carrier scorecard your operations team will use
The four metrics that separate reliable partners from headaches.
Jan 12, 2026
Compliance
Freight fraud is up 400%. Here's how we screen carriers.
Inside Apex's carrier vetting: MC checks, insurance verification, and behavioral screens.
Jan 4, 2026