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The Trusted Freight Report delivers sharp, actionable insights at the intersection of supply chain operations, leadership, and business growth. Each edition unpacks real-world freight challenges, project site logistics, and what it takes to lead with trust and transparency in today’s complex shipping environment. Whether you're a project manager, manufacturer, or logistics pro, this report keeps you ahead of the curve and always on track.

Why Some Freight Brokers Thrive While Others Stall

Dec 5, 2025

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Why Some Freight Brokers Thrive While Others Stall

Welcome to this week’s RKC Newsletter — where we break down one of the most misunderstood truths in freight: the market doesn’t determine your success... your mindset does.Freight cycles rise and fall. Volumes surge, then disappear. Rates tighten, then loosen. But after working with hundreds of brokers, carriers, and shippers, one pattern is unmistakable:Some teams grow during downturns — while others stall even in the best conditions.This issue unpacks why.

Ryan Suydam

Nov 28, 2025

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The Secret Behind High-Performing Logistics Teams

Welcome to this week’s RKC Newsletter — where we reveal what truly separates high-performing freight teams from those that burn out. A strong market position means nothing without a strong team moving it forward.In logistics, it’s easy to obsess over loads and schedules—but the real drivers of profit are the people behind the wheel, the reps on the phone, and the dispatchers keeping it all moving. When burnout hits, even the best systems fail.In this issue, we’re breaking down how great leaders create clarity, reward rhythm, and lead with presence—building teams that stay consistent, loyal, and profitable no matter how intense the market gets. Because freight performance starts with people.

Ryan Suydam

Nov 21, 2025

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Strategies Leaders Need In Navigating Freight Market Volatility

Welcome to this week’s RKC Newsletter — where we dig into one of the toughest tests of leadership in logistics: staying steady when the market swings.Capacity shifts, rates spike, and uncertainty becomes routine—but volatility doesn’t define your success, your response does. Great leaders don’t just survive chaos; they turn it into opportunity.In this issue, we’re breaking down the three leadership anchors that separate strong operations from scrambling ones: staying data-driven, communicating early, and keeping the long game in focus. Because in freight, resilience isn’t luck—it’s leadership.

Ryan Suydam

Thieves are everywhere: The Qualification Gap

Nov 14, 2025

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Thieves are everywhere: The Qualification Gap

Welcome to this week’s RKC Newsletter — where we pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked (and dangerous) threats to your supply chain: poor carrier qualification.Cargo theft isn’t just happening on highways — it’s happening on load boards, through fake paperwork, and in plain sight. Today’s thieves don’t break locks; they exploit weak vetting. When brokers skip thorough qualification, shippers are left vulnerable to stolen freight, fraudulent carriers, and insurance chaos. In this issue, we’re breaking down how the qualification gap opens the door to loss—and how RKC’s layered vetting process using Highway, FreightValidate, and internal compliance checks keeps that door firmly shut. Because protecting freight starts long before it hits the road.

Ryan Suydam

The Planning Gap: Where Deliveries Go to Die

Nov 7, 2025

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The Planning Gap: Where Deliveries Go to Die

Welcome to this week’s RKC Newsletter — where we uncover one of the most expensive blind spots in logistics: the planning gap.Most brokers think their job ends when the truck is booked. But at the job site, that’s exactly where the real work begins. A missed liftgate, no offloader, or unclear site access doesn’t just slow things down — it stops them cold. Crews sit idle, equipment waits, and projects burn money by the hour. In this issue, we break down why so many deliveries fail at the last mile, and how RKC closes the planning gap before it opens. Because a delivery that “arrives” isn’t the same as one that works.

Ryan Suydam

Oct 31, 2025

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The Squeeze Is On:How Regulations Are Tightening Truck Capacity

The trucking market isn’t bouncing back — it’s being squeezed into shape.After years of oversupply and record-low rates, the freight industry is finally tightening again. But this time, it’s not demand driving the shift — it’s regulation. From stricter driver eligibility to compliance crackdowns, the industry is entering a new phase where control, not chaos, will define who stays ahead.This isn’t a temporary squeeze — it’s a structural reset.And the companies that come out ahead won’t be the cheapest — they’ll be the most prepared.At RKC Logistics, we’re doubling down on data-driven planning, transparent communication, and proactive carrier alignment to protect shippers from volatility before it hits.

Ryan Suydam