QUARTERLY REPORT Q2 on Evotrux A look back at April through June: what shippers moved, what the market did, and what’s new on the platform. THE NUMBERS The Quarter in Numbers LOADS BOOKED 2,308 FREIGHT MOVED $4.56M DOLLARS SAVED $314K INDUSTRY OVERVIEW The Market Is Tightening According to multiple sources, spot truckload rates hit…

Not All Freight Is Measured by Weight Distance and weight are two of the most visible factors in freight pricing, but they are not the only ones that matter. In many cases, the amount of trailer space a shipment occupies can be just as important as how much it weighs. This is known as dimensional,…

Fuel Can Be 30 – 40% of Operating Costs Fuel is far more than a routine expense in freight, it is one of the industry’s largest and most influential cost drivers. For many carriers, fuel represents 30-40% of total operating costs, making it one of the single biggest factors affecting profitability and pricing decisions. Unlike…

Your Network Matters More Than You Think Who you work with can have just as much impact on performance as the processes and systems you use. Strong carrier relationships create consistency, improve communication, and build confidence that freight will move reliably when it matters most. In freight, relationships matter. For many shippers, a trusted network…

Empty Miles Are Still a Massive Industry Drain Not every mile a truck drives generates revenue. Across North America, empty miles are estimated to account for up to 30% of total trucking distance. This is dependent on lane balance, freight availability, and network efficiency. That represents a significant amount of equipment, fuel, labour, and time…

More Quotes = Better Outcomes Every quote tells a story, and the more quotes you receive, the clearer the tone of the market becomes. In freight, relying on one or two quotes rarely provides a complete picture. More often, it reflects limited visibility or immediate availability rather than the true state of the market. Without…

Weather Is One of the Biggest Disruptors in Freight Weather remains one of the most persistent and least controllable variables in freight. Rain, snow, wind, and extreme temperatures all have direct impacts on how freight moves. They influence road conditions, reduce travel speeds, and introduce safety risks that force operational adjustments. In many cases, weather…

The Spot Market is a Real-Time Indicator The spot market is often viewed as a tool for overflow or exception freight, but in reality, it’s one of the most accurate indicators of real-time pricing in the industry. Unlike contract rates, which are set periodically and based on historical conditions, spot pricing reflects what carriers are…

Most Goods You Use Have Been on a Truck Look around you for a moment. Almost everything you see has taken a ride on a truck. There’s a saying in the industry: “If you bought it, a truck brought it.” It’s simple, but remarkably accurate. From the food in your kitchen to the clothes in…

Not all Rate Increases are Equal In freight, rising costs almost always lead to rising rates. But not all increases are created equal. Fuel prices fluctuate. Insurance costs climb. Equipment, labor, and maintenance all continue to trend upward. These are real pressures, and many carriers adjust their rates responsibly to reflect the true cost of…