Flatbed Report: Residential construction drops as builder confidence hits new low
Builder confidence dropped for the eighth month in August as the declining housing market weathered rising interest rates and ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Flatbed Report: Carrier Daseke reports another strong quarter
The second quarter of 2022 was another excellent one for Daseke, the largest flatbed and specialized transportation and logistics company in North America.
Flatbed Report: Excessive inventories create a drag on manufacturing outlook
Despite the news headlines, economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in July, with the overall economy achieving a 26th consecutive month of growth.
Flatbed Report: Lower steel production means fewer loads
Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending July 30th fell by 7.3% compared with the same time frame in 2021, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Flatbed Report: Demand drops along with housing market consumer confidence
The housing market continues to cool following the 8% m/m decrease in the number of new single-family homes constructed in June.
Flatbed Report: Demand drops as lumber prices fall
The housing industry is one of the first to react to the continual Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Flatbed Report: Troubles in the housing market could hurt flatbed demand
May’s new orders for manufactured goods increased by 1.6% m/m representing an increase in twelve of the last thirteen months.
Flatbed Report: Aluminum production affects flatbed demand
By Christina Ellington Flatbed demand out of Kentucky may see a decline in the next few months as an aluminum
Flatbed Report: Fewer loads of steel this year are a concern for carriers
By Christina Ellington Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending June 11 fell by 3% compared with the
Flatbed Report: Housing affordability headwinds impact flatbed carrier volumes
By Christina Ellington The U.S. Census Bureau residential construction statistics for May 2022 show that while homes under construction are
Flatbed Report: Carriers benefiting from more drilling activity
By Christina Ellington As fuel prices continue to rise with no apparent end in sight, oil companies can’t drill wells
Flatbed Report: Manufacturing numbers point to continued high demand for truckload carriers
By Christina Ellington The Institute for Supply Management (ISM®) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI®) continues to be a reliable indicator of