State of Freight Update: Array of Accessorials

I continue to hear rumblings from shippers (users of freight shipments) about these things called accessorials, or surcharges. Let me try to give my view on this ever-increasing percentage of total freight costs. First of all, as a historian of the freight industry...

When Self (and Feelings) Becomes Sovereign

One of my favorite words in the English language is ponder. One dictionary defines it to mean “to think or consider – especially quietly, soberly, and deeply.” I like to think of pondering as mental cud-chewing. I especially enjoy spending time thinking as...