Weber Logistics

09/17/2026

Import volumes remain healthy, but several forces are creating new uncertainty for transportation buyers:

→ Trucking capacity is tightening
→ Fuel continues to put pressure on operating costs
→ Spot rates are rising across multiple modes
→ Early inventory pull-forward could reshape peak season

According to Weber Logistics VP of Transportation Gary Kendle, these conditions are making contracted rates increasingly attractive.

“If I was a shipper, I would try to lock in contract rates for the next 12 months.”
In our latest Transportation Outlook, Gary breaks down what Weber is seeing in the market—and what shippers should be thinking about as they plan for the months ahead.

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For importers, transportation planning has rarely been simple. But in today’s environment, uncertainty around import volumes, carrier capacity, fuel costs, and consumer demand is making one decision especially important.

09/15/2026

This Driver Appreciation Week, we salute the best drivers in the business. Every day, Weber drivers deliver with professionalism, safety, and a commitment to exceptional service.

Thank you for keeping our customers, and their supply chains, moving. We appreciate everything you do!

08/11/2026

Truckload, LTL and drayage are not moving in lockstep.

🚚 Truckload capacity is tightening, creating more pricing variability and fewer last-minute options.

📦 LTL remains comparatively stable, although fuel, classification and accessorial costs still require close attention.

⚓ West Coast drayage is busy but generally fluid, with many of the greatest risks occurring at the operational level (e.g., terminal appointments, chassis access, driver wait time).

Understanding these differences is essential when building a transportation strategy that balances cost, capacity and service.

Explore the full market update:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H0765SM0

08/06/2026

When transportation markets tighten, choosing a provider based solely on price can create significant supply chain risk.

A competitive rate is not automatically a warning sign. However, a rate materially below the market should prompt additional questions.

Extremely low rates may indicate that a carrier is operating with unsustainable margins. That provider may offer short-term savings but lack the financial strength, equipment availability, or operational support needed when conditions become difficult.

“You want to work with people who are in the game and who will continue to be in the game,” says Gary Kendle, VP of Transportation at Weber Logistics.

Learn more in our latest article on OTR capacity (link in comments).

08/03/2026

The transportation market is beginning to shift.

After an extended period of abundant capacity, truckload capacity is tightening, spot rates are rising, and dependable last-minute options are becoming harder to secure. Conditions still vary by lane and region, but transportation planning is becoming less forgiving.

For shippers, now is the time to reassess capacity and pricing strategies...not after peak-season pressures intensify.

Read our update to learn what is changing and how your organization can prepare:

https://na2.hubs.ly/H06_ghF0

If your transportation plan still relies on the soft-market conditions of the past few years, it is time to reassess in the face of tighter capacity.

07/22/2026

Turn your warehouse into a product transformation center where inventory can be prepared for sale or final delivery without unnecessary movement through the supply chain.

07/07/2026

In 2024, Weber Logistics celebrated our 100th anniversary.

Built on a culture of family, care, and lasting partnerships, our story continues—thanks to our employees, customers, and communities.

More stories coming soon.

06/30/2026

In our latest blog article, we look at 10 traits of partners.

Coming in at number two on our list…

Agile 3PLs stay close to your business

The largest 3PLs have the resources to help, but not the interest. Smaller 3PLs may have the interest and the customer-intimate model to go with it, but not the resources to be a difference-maker for your business.

An provider sits in the sweet spot: it’s small and nimble enough to act as a seamless extension of your team, and large enough to provide the resources and infrastructure to solve your biggest distribution challenges.

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06/26/2026

When it comes to , problem-solving matters more than perfection.

No logistics provider can promise that nothing will ever go wrong.

What separates strong 3PLs from weak ones is not whether they encounter problems. It is how they respond.

Good logistics customer service requires curiosity and follow-through. The goal is not just to fix the immediate issue. The goal is to understand why it happened and how to prevent it from happening again.

Read more in our recent article (link in comments)

06/24/2026

In episode 1 of , CCO Dave Sosnowski was asked which famous person he’d most like to meet.

As an avid sports fan, it’s no shock that his answer was a famous athlete that he finds inspiring. But which athlete? The answer may surprise you!