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Reefer Produce Report: Florida’s reefer squeeze reverses; rates crater 20–32% as capacity returns
Last week’s story was Florida tightening fast. This week, it’s Florida giving it all back — and then some. Central
Flatbed report: Steel output rises to start 2026, signaling firmer flatbed freight demand
In early 2026, the American Iron and Steel Institute reported U.S. raw steel production running modestly ahead of the same
Dry van report: Late 2025 freight volumes rebounded as capacity tightened
November’s trucking ton-mile index showed a promising rebound in freight volumes from a weak October reading. Volumes were up 1.0%
Flatbed report: The oil field’s not the oil field anymore
In the heart of the Permian Basin, the once-frenetic energy of Midland, Texas, is cooling as oil prices hover stubbornly
Reefer Produce Report: Florida tightens, Texas loosens in this week’s produce wrap
The February 10 USDA Specialty Crops Truck Rate Report paints a split market: Florida is tightening fast while South Texas
Dry van report: Capacity shrink drives up freight rates despite low volumes
The U.S. Bank National Shipments Index saw a modest 1.5% increase in the fourth quarter, following a 2.9% contraction in
Flatbed report: Manufacturing stabilizes, offering truckload carriers a glimmer of hope
From a truckload carrier’s seat, January’s ISM Manufacturing PMI of 52.6% reads less like an abstract economic survey and more
Reefer report: Empty tables, empty Trucks: Restaurant slump threatens Q1 reefer volumes
The National Restaurant Association’s December Restaurant Performance Index dropped to 99.3, marking six consecutive months in contraction territory and the
Dry van report: Trucking demand sees October dip, signaling cautious 2026 outlook
The seasonally adjusted Trucking Ton-Mile Index (TTMI), a key benchmark for trucking demand, registered a noticeable downturn in October, falling
Carrier identity verification: Why it matters more than ever
Carrier identity impersonation remains one of the most disruptive risks in freight transportation. Organized criminal groups increasingly pose as legitimate
Reefer report: Navigating the 2026 Plant City Strawberry Festival surge
For reefer carriers and brokers, the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival (February 26 – March 8) isn’t just a celebration of
Dry van report: Truck tonnage edges higher in December, but remains near recent lows
Trucking activity in the United States posted its second consecutive monthly gain in December, with the American Trucking Associations’ advanced
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