Hurricane Isaias Threatens Gulf Coast – Potential Transportation Disruptions
Hurricane Isaias is approaching the northern Gulf Coast, bringing the threat of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and storm surge to portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. The storm is expected to make landfall Friday, potentially disrupting transportation routes and freight operations throughout the region. For additional information and the latest […]
Holiday Schedule for Labor Day
Sterling Transportation Holiday Schedule The LAX, IAH, MIA, and DFW facilities will be closed, Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We’ll resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 8th. All shipments normally scheduled for Monday availability will be available Tuesday. 2026 Labor Day Recovery Schedule Ship Date 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 […]
Sterling Expands West Coast Service to Nashville & Memphis
Sterling Transportation now offers West Coast service to Nashville and Memphis, expanding our network with two new destination points in Tennessee. Whether you’re shipping to Tennessee for the first time or looking for another dependable transportation option, our expanded service provides reliable access backed by the responsive customer service and dependable transit you’ve come to […]
Sterling Announces New Newark Terminal Agent
Effective Monday, August 24, 2026, A&F Services will serve as Sterling Transportation’s terminal agent for Newark (EWR). We look forward to working with A&F Services and continuing to provide our customers with dependable service in the Newark market. Newark (EWR) Terminal AgentA&F Services340 S Stiles St, Bldg CLinden, NJ 07036Effective August 24, 2026 As always, […]
Two-Factor Authentication is Coming
Keeping your information safe is important to us. As online security continues to evolve, additional safeguards help protect account information and ensure that only authorized users have access. Beginning Wednesday, September 23, two-factor authentication will be added to Sterling.TS2000.net, providing an additional layer of security when accessing your Sterling account. What is Two-Factor Authentication? Two-factor […]
New Tuesday Outbound Service from the Northeast
Sterling Transportation now offers outbound service from the Northeast every Tuesday, providing a dependable weekly shipping option for customers moving freight throughout our network. Whether you have regularly scheduled shipments or a one-time load, Tuesday departures make it easier to plan your shipments while receiving the reliable service and responsive support you’ve come to expect […]
Understanding Today’s Transportation Market
Sterling Announces General Rate Increase September 1, 2026 The transportation industry continues to experience significant market shifts as capacity tightens, operating costs rise, and demand remains strong across multiple shipping modes. Industry analysts report that transportation costs are increasing across truckload, LTL, parcel, and ocean freight, creating pricing pressure throughout the supply chain – not […]
Sterling Continues to Add More Lanes
More lanes create more possibilities. More possibilities create greater freedom. In the spirit of Independence, we’re celebrating the freedom that comes with having more options. At Sterling Transportation, we’re committed to giving customers the flexibility and freedom to move freight in the ways that best support their business. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in […]
4th of July Holiday Schedule
4th of July Holiday Schedule With Independence Day approaching, we’d like to share our upcoming holiday schedule and thank our customers and partners for their continued support. Sterling Transportation Holiday Schedule All offices will be closed, Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 6th. If you […]
The Top 5 Factors Impacting Transportation Costs in 2026
English Español Transportation costs are influenced by far more than fuel prices. In 2026, shippers are navigating a freight market shaped by regulatory changes, workforce challenges, industry consolidation, and increasing safety requirements. Understanding these factors can help businesses make better logistics decisions and choose transportation partners that deliver reliable service and long-term value. 1. Elevated […]