Hillcrest Transportation Inc.

08/31/2026

Why do chemical shippers need a specialized logistics partner instead of a general freight broker?

General freight brokers may not fully understand hazmat classifications, equipment requirements, or the DOT and FMCSA rules specific to chemical products.

A specialized partner asks the right questions before every shipment and matches loads to properly certified carriers. That extra layer of expertise reduces risk and protects both the product and the shipper’s reputation.

08/28/2026

Did you know compliance mistakes often cost more than rate fluctuations?

08/26/2026

Which U.S. state has the most truck stops?

A. Texas
B. California
C. Pennsylvania
D. Ohio

What do you think?

08/24/2026

Georgia Is Building 41 Miles of Toll-Free, Truck-Only Lanes on I-75. Will you use them?

The two barrier-separated, commercial-vehicle-only lanes running 41 miles up northbound I-75, with no toll, start construction in 2027 and estimate finishing by the end of 2032.

Discover what's actually being built, the costs, and how it could impact your route.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/georgia-is-building-41-miles-of-toll-free-truck-only-lanes-on-i-75-gdot-thinks-nearly-every-truck-will-use-them

Georgia is moving ahead with an idea that most of the country has only talked about: a stretch of interstate where the trucks get their own road. The

08/21/2026

Did you know top-performing brokers track market shifts weekly, not monthly?

08/19/2026

What is more expensive in your industry:

Higher freight rates or operational disruptions?

08/17/2026

Ready for Your Next Mile?

You've built your experience and put in the miles.

Now it's time to find a company that appreciates both.

Hillcrest Transportation is seeking experienced over-the-road drivers who are looking for more than just another job.

We're looking for professionals who want a long-term opportunity with a company focused on safety, reliability, and driver success.

The next chapter of your driving career could start here.

Apply today. https://hillcresttransportation.com/join-our-team/

08/14/2026

Fuel taxes rise in several states as Illinois hits pause
Automatic inflation-linked diesel and gasoline hikes seen in California, Maryland, Washington, Virginia.

Illinois drivers avoided a planned motor-fuel tax hike after state lawmakers opted to impose a six-month halt through Dec. 31.

Find out how much prices are going up in these hot-bed states.
https://www.ttnews.com/articles/state-fuel-tax-increases

Automatic fuel-tax increases took effect July 1 in California, Maryland, Washington and Virginia, but Illinois suspended its planned hike.

08/12/2026

Some days, all you need is one more square for BINGO. 🎉

Which one gets you most often?

☕ Coffee before sunrise
🚧 Construction
📍 GPS confusion
🚗 Left-lane campers
😆 "Can you back into that?"

Let's hear it.

08/10/2026

Has your organization changed how it evaluates transportation partners over the last few years?

When shipments involve hazmat requirements, compliance documentation, and strict delivery expectations, reliability matters fast.

One thing we continue to see is that shippers are placing more value on communication, visibility, and accountability than ever before.

That shift is changing how transportation partnerships are evaluated.

We shared several ideas around this in our new guide, “Chemical Freight Compliance Made Simple.”

Check it out, and get the Simple Chemical Freight Compliance Checklist, and 8 Warning Signs That Your Freight Process May Need Improvement.

https://hillcresttransportation.com/chemical-freight-compliance/