Dry van carriers should prepare for shifting freight demands
The latest release of the Retail Truck Tonnage Index from Michigan State University indicated July tonnage remained strong. “We are
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While agricultural machinery volumes are down, oil industry sees increased activity
Since April when imports of machinery peaked, volumes in the Port of Baltimore are down 29% according to the latest
Import volumes surge, creating intermodal congestion
Import volumes continue to surge ahead of the holiday retail season according to the latest data from IHS Markit. Containerized
Raw steel production boosts flatbed spot rates by 35%
Domestic raw steel production for the last week of July was 1,876,000 net tons. This was up 37% compared to
Used truck prices have doubled in the last year
According to Chris Visser, J.D. Power Valuation Services commercial vehicles senior analyst and product manager: “Most segments of the used
Domino economy continues with widespread supply chain disruptions
The Domino Economy continues, according to the latest Signal Report from DAT iQ. Bottlenecks at ports and hubs and widespread
U.S. manufacturing sector struggles to meet booming demand
The production of raw steel continues to improve along with capacity utilization for the week ending July 24. The production
Home-building industry keeps flatbed carriers and brokers busy
The long-awaited Commerce Department release of June’s housing starts and building permit numbers sent mixed messages to the market. However,
Dry van outlook is strong but surging container ships continue to impact rates and volume
The National Retail Federation (NRF), the world’s largest retail trade association, forecasts a promising demand in the dry van sector.
The tale of two halves: 2018 vs. 2021
During the freight market cycle that began late 2017 and lasted well into 2018, many experts described capacity in 2018
Busy port markets continue to see high rates
The May 2021 reading of the for-hire trucking ton-mile index produced by Yemisi Bolumole and Jason Miller at Michigan State
I-40 bridge in Memphis is expected to reopen after its two month closure
The Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River in Memphis, TN may be open by the end of July according