Dean Croke, Author at DAT

Home construction falls short of forecast

Both housing starts and new permits missed market expectations last week, suggesting a less intense flatbed market.

Reefer market expected to be busy in January

Avocado imports for February's Super Bowl LVI just happens to coincide with the peak shipping season of domestic apples and pears.

Port congestion threatens retail shopping season

Southern California port congestion is only getting worse, with many of the waiting ships carrying the much-needed imports for the retail season.

Used truck prices have more than doubled in the last 12-months

A J.D. Power report noted that September resulted in record truck pricing while the supply of desirable trucks remains inadequate.

Capacity tightening for several flatbed markets

Flatbed trucks were in scarce supply in several markets including Florida and the Pacific Northwest.

Truck shortage hampers key potato markets

A shortage of trucks was reported for loads in several key markets last week as import produce begins overtaking domestic produce.

Southern California port congestion spreads north

Ports in the Pacific Northwest are seeing a wave of loaded import containers being discharged from vessels sitting on the docks with nowhere to go.

Steel manufacturers — and flatbed carriers — look forward to latest infrastructure bill

Flatbed capacity eased slightly last week following a $0.01/mile decrease in the national average spot rate to $2.65/mile.

Reefer markets staying busy with pumpkins and imported produce

We’re starting to see meaningful volumes of imported produce from South America landing in the Port of Philadelphia.

Import-export imbalance create unexpected challenge for freight movers

At the Port of Los Angeles, the country’s number one port by import volume, two out of every three containers are shipped back empty to Asia.

What does the new domino economy mean for trucking?

The moment the WHO declared a global pandemic, upstream supply chain disruptions have compounded to shortages and price increases downstream.

Steel production is up 20% compared to last year

In terms of loads moved, carriers are hauling an additional 13,720 truckloads of steel nationally each week compared to last year.

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Dean Croke

Home construction falls short of forecast

Reefer market expected to be busy in January

Port congestion threatens retail shopping season

Used truck prices have more than doubled in the last 12-months

Capacity tightening for several flatbed markets

Truck shortage hampers key potato markets

Southern California port congestion spreads north

Steel manufacturers — and flatbed carriers — look forward to latest infrastructure bill

Reefer markets staying busy with pumpkins and imported produce

Import-export imbalance create unexpected challenge for freight movers

What does the new domino economy mean for trucking?

Steel production is up 20% compared to last year

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