As Capacity Tightens, Do You Have the Payment Reliability You Need to Stay Competitive?
As freight capacity tightens and operating costs stay high, carriers are discovering that predictable, accurate payments are a decisive competitive edge. Companies that can count on clean settlements protect cash flow, retain drivers, and seize high‑value loads that shy away from financially uncertain partners. The article outlines the pressures driving this shift and highlights how digital payment ecosystems—exemplified by Cass’s 120‑year‑old banking platform—enable carriers to stay liquid and win business.
Why Automated Invoice Validation Is Better Than a Human Eye
The article argues that manual invoice validation is costly, error‑prone, and unable to keep pace with growing invoice volumes. Automated validation delivers consistent, rule‑based checks, real‑time error detection, and audit‑ready trails. Cass differentiates by pairing its automation engine with deep...
The Freight Industry's Essential News Roundup: March 2026
The Cass Freight Index reports a 10.4% month‑over‑month rise in for‑hire shipments in February, while Class 8 truck orders surged 159% year‑over‑year to 47,200 units. Diesel prices jumped to $4.86 per gallon, adding roughly 14 cents per mile to operating costs,...
News in Freight: Demand Grows, M&A Heats Up, Phishers Target Carriers
U.S. freight demand is rising even as January shipments fell, with the Cass Freight Index showing a 7.1% YoY drop in shipments but a 1.7% MoM rise in the Truckload Index. Rates climbed 3.2% year‑over‑year, and analysts expect tighter capacity...