Bison Blog

Apr 21, 2026

When people think about wine, they often picture vineyards, tasting rooms, and the finished product on a retail shelf. What’s less visible, but increasingly important, is the supply chain that connects those…

Apr 17, 2026

Freight isn’t getting simpler. Costs are volatile, capacity tightens without warning, and sustainability targets are no longer optional. For shippers moving consistent volume across long-haul corridors, Long Combination Vehicles (LCVs) are becoming…

Apr 09, 2026

Every spring, the North American freight market shifts. Temperatures rise, crops start moving, and demand for refrigerated capacity tightens across the continent. For shippers of fresh produce — and for anyone whose…

Apr 08, 2026

Choosing the Right Cross-Border Shipping Strategy for Mexico Cross-border shipping between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico has become less about choosing a mode and more about managing volatility. Capacity is inconsistent, border…

Apr 02, 2026

Why Rates Are Rising in a Weak Market  If you’re watching the freight market right now, it probably feels a bit confusing.  Volumes are still down. Shippers aren’t exactly signalling a surge in demand. And yet—rates are starting to…

Apr 02, 2026

Freight crime isn’t a niche concern for shippers anymore. It’s a mainstream business risk — one that’s growing faster, getting more sophisticated, and costing more per incident than at any point in…

Mar 17, 2026

If your trucks are sitting, you’re constantly chasing the next load, or every delivery turns into a scramble to find a reload, you’re not alone. In today’s freight market, inconsistency is often…

Mar 17, 2026

Intermodal freight, moving cargo by rail and truck, has long been recognized for cost efficiency and environmental advantages. In today’s complex supply chain environment, cost alone is not enough. Shippers are demanding…

Mar 13, 2026

In the latest episode of O’Malley’s Market Minute, Shaun breaks down the current state of the freight market, offering a clear-eyed look at the forces shaping both supply and demand. From tight…

Mar 11, 2026

The transportation sector is once again facing significant pressure as diesel prices surge across North America. This sudden increase, driven largely by geopolitical tension and supply disruptions, has placed the trucking industry…

Feb 25, 2026

Technology freight has never been more valuable. From semiconductor fabrication equipment and electronic components to fully assembled servers and data center infrastructure, shipments moving across North America today represent millions of dollars…

Feb 25, 2026

Artificial intelligence is accelerating at a pace few industries have seen before. Behind every AI model, cloud platform, and hyperscale application is physical infrastructure. Servers. Racks. Networking hardware. Power and cooling systems.…