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Jay Newjahr

From Dock Sweeper to Owner: Celebrating Jay Newjahr’s 28-Year Journey

Yesterday, Best Yet Express proudly celebrated a remarkable milestone as owner and CEO Jay Newjahr marked 28 years with the company his family founded nearly five decades ago. In today’s fast-moving business world, stories like Jay’s have become increasingly rare. Long-term careers, family ownership, and multi-generational leadership are often overshadowed by constant change and short-term […]

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American Manufacturing

American Manufacturing: Can the U.S. Really Bring Production Back Home?

American Manufacturing Is Back in the Spotlight Take a look around your home or office. Your phone, computer, furniture, clothing, and even the tiny plastic tips on your shoelaces likely came from somewhere outside the United States. For decades, global sourcing has helped businesses lower costs and improve efficiency. But recent events—from tariffs and trade

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freight broker liability

Freight Broker Liability: Why Choosing the Cheapest Carrier Can Cost Shippers More

Freight Broker Liability Is Becoming a Major Industry Topic The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC has sparked important conversations throughout the transportation and logistics industry regarding freight broker liability and carrier selection standards. The case centered around allegations that a freight broker failed to properly vet a carrier

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reliable trucking partner

🚚 Reliable Trucking Partner: The Fastest Way to Grow Your Business

When you have a reliable trucking partner, your entire logistics operation runs differently—and better. Orders move faster.Deliveries are consistent.Your team spends less time putting out fires.And most importantly—your customers trust you. If you’re moving product in Southern California—especially near the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach—this becomes even more critical. High volume

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diesel fuel

Diesel Fuel Prices and Freight Rates Are Reshaping the Trucking Industry

Diesel fuel prices and freight rates are once again at the center of the trucking industry conversation in 2026. After years of weak pricing and tight margins, a sudden spike in diesel costs is pushing spot rates higher—but not enough to offset the financial pressure many carriers are facing. This shift is creating a complicated

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Iran logistics impact

Geopolitics Is Once Again Reshaping Global Supply Chains

The Iran logistics impact is already being felt across global shipping routes, air cargo networks, and fuel markets. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, carriers, freight forwarders, and supply chain planners are adjusting routes and preparing for potential disruptions that could affect transit times, freight costs, and global trade flows. While the situation is

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prevent freight claims

🚛 How to Prevent Freight Claims Before They Happen

Reduce risk, protect profits, and strengthen your shipping process. Freight claims aren’t just paperwork — they’re a symptom of gaps in preparation, handling, and communication. While claim filing is sometimes inevitable, the best logistics strategy is to stop damage and loss before it happens. That not only protects your customer relationships but also preserves time

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supply chain

🚚 Best Yet Express Supply Chain Weekly — February 2026 Market Highlights

Stay ahead of the curve with the most impactful supply chain, freight, and logistics developments shaping operations and planning this week. 📉 Market Conditions & Capacity Trends Freight networks navigating tighter capacity and shifting demandThe U.S. freight market entered February with notable changes in capacity and demand dynamics. After a prolonged slowdown in 2025, trucking

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2026 Peak Shipping Season: What Shippers Should Expect & Prepare For

The 2026 Peak Shipping Season is already shaping up to be one of the most complex in recent years, and businesses that plan ahead will have a significant advantage. With shifting freight demand, continued pressure on capacity, and evolving supply chain patterns, shippers should start preparing now to avoid higher costs and service disruptions later

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2026 economic forecast

What 2026’s Economic Forecast Means for Your Supply Chain — And How to Stay Ahead

If there’s one thing the past few years have taught us, it’s this: supply chains don’t stand still. As we head into 2026, economists are predicting steady—but not explosive—growth, cooling inflation, and smarter logistics powered by data and automation. For shippers, manufacturers, and distributors, this raises one big question: What does the 2026 economy mean

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