Insights

May 16, 2024

Mental Health Awareness

At Swivel Capacity Solutions, we recognize the vital importance of mental health awareness in creating a supportive and productive workplace. Mental health, encompassing our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influences how we manage stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Through our commitment to enhancing mental health awareness, we aim […]
April 2, 2024

April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Thousands of people are killed and hundreds of thousands more are seriously injured in distracted driving crashes each year. During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, get free NSC resources to limit these risks and help us create safer roads for all. Read Full Article
March 8, 2024

Celebrating Women’s Trailblazers in Transportation

This Women’s History Month, Swivel Capacity Solutions is proud to spotlight the remarkable women who have paved the way in the world of transportation. Their groundbreaking achievements not only shattered glass ceilings but also helped shape the industry as we know it today. As a company committed to superior freight […]
February 10, 2024

Celebrating Black History Month

At Swivel, we firmly believe in the power and necessity of diversity within our team and our extensive network. As we celebrate Black History Month, we not only reflect on the monumental contributions and achievements of members of the Black Community but also recognize the essential role these contributions play […]
January 8, 2024

MLK Day

For MLK Day, Swivel honors the journey towards equality and reflects on how it resonates with every load we deliver. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s relentless pursuit of civil rights and equality is a beacon that guides our commitment to service. Just as Dr. King moved forward with unwavering dedication, […]
January 4, 2024

Truckload supply and demand on collision course in 2024

Trucking demand is up while capacity is down since this time last year. This statement by itself means that the transportation market is healthier, but it also suggests that 2024 should be better in aggregate as the gap between supply and demand narrows quickly. Truckload demand is barely a shadow […]
January 4, 2024

Maersk suspends shipping through key Red Sea maritime trade route ‘until further notice’

Maersk has suspended shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal — one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes — “until further notice” as it continues to review security following an attack on one of its vessels. The extended suspension reflects concern among international shipping giants about attacks on ships […]
October 24, 2023

United Airlines’ cargo gain undermined by low rates – FreightWaves

United Airlines saw cargo revenue drop 33% year over year in the third quarter to $333 million, as the weak air cargo market continued to take a toll on the top line for freight. The contraction in cargo sales was hardly noticed by investors on Tuesday as United punched its […]
August 30, 2023

Mom and pops are taking significant share of trucking industry

Trucking is among the most fragmented industries on the planet. Growing up, I was told that there would be massive consolidation in the trucking industry following deregulation in 1980. Instead, the opposite has happened. This chart shows the growth in the number of individual trucking fleets from 2008 to now. […]