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We operate one of the largest, safest, and most modern fleets on the road today. Our ongoing investments in education for tractor, trailer, container equipment and all aspects of our industry is a testament to our commitment to continue this trend.
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Jun 23, 2026

Why Retailers Are Quietly Rewriting Their Cross-Border Playbooks Ahead of Peak 2026

For large North American retailers, peak season planning in 2026 is starting earlier, and looking materially different than in prior years. The reason isn’t demand volatility alone. It’s the convergence of tariff…
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Jun 16, 2026

Back-to-School Supply Chains: How Retailers and Manufacturers Can Win the Summer Surge

As summer begins, another major shipping cycle is already underway across North America: back-to-school season. Spanning June through early September, this period represents one of the most important retail and manufacturing surges…
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Jun 13, 2026

Navigating Peak Produce Season: How Shippers Can Protect Freshness and On-Time Delivery This Summer

Each summer, the North American transportation network experiences a predictable—but increasingly complex—shift: peak produce season. From California’s fruits and vegetables to cross-border shipments from Mexico and greenhouse production across Canada, June through…
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Jun 11, 2026

O’Malley’s Market Minute | June 2026

Freight Market Uncertainty Is Back. Here’s How Shippers Should Respond. Watch the full discussion below featuring Shaun O’Malley along with special guests Jess Jones, Director of Pricing, and Matt McCart, Pricing Manager.…
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Jun 03, 2026

The New Freight Reality: How Shippers Can Win in a Volatile, AI-Driven Logistics Market

Why adaptability, not cost, will define supply chain success in 2026 and beyond Introduction The North American freight market has entered what many industry leaders are calling the “new never normal.” From…
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May 21, 2026

O’Malley’s Market Minute | May 2026

Safety, Supply, and a Shifting Freight Floor The freight market continues to send mixed signals. Consumer demand remains soft, economic uncertainty lingers, and yet there are growing signs that structural changes on…
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May 15, 2026

Who’s Really Vetting Your Carrier?

A landmark Supreme Court ruling just changed what freight broker accountability looks like. Here’s what shippers need to ask. On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a unanimous 9-0…
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May 05, 2026

The Driver Behind the Wheel Matters. Here’s How We Know Ours Are Ready.

When your freight is on the road, it’s in someone’s hands. At Bison Transport, we’ve built a rigorous, data-driven process to make sure those hands belong to someone who is genuinely fit…
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May 01, 2026

May 2026 Freight Market Update: A Supply-Driven Shift Takes Shape

The freight market is beginning to turn—but not in the way many expected. After an extended downturn, early signs of recovery are emerging. Volumes are stabilizing, and rates are beginning to rise.…
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Apr 30, 2026

Is Your Freight Budget Feeling the Fuel Pinch? It Might Be Time to Look at Rail.

Fuel costs don’t move in straight lines, but lately, they’ve mostly moved in one direction: up. For shippers managing tight freight budgets, that reality is showing up fast in the numbers. What was…
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Apr 29, 2026

LTL Shipping 101: Your Top Questions, Answered

Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping sits in an interesting middle ground, too big for parcel, too small for a full truck. For a lot of shippers, it’s the right fit, but it can also…
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Apr 29, 2026

Warehousing 101: Your Top Questions, Answered

Whether you’re new to third-party warehousing or looking to consolidate your supply chain under one provider, it can be hard to know where to start. What services do you actually need? Who…

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