Flatbed Report: U.S. manufacturing industry is still contracting
The manufacturing industry, a vital driver of the U.S. economy, and flatbed demand dropped at a faster-than-expected rate in February,
Flatbed report: January’s manufacturing numbers are weak across various industries
According to Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), manufacturing production edged down 0.6% in January after recording no change in December.
Flatbed Report: January’s cold bites residential construction numbers
A bitterly cold January most likely contributed to fewer housing starts breaking ground last month, with single-family homes, which account
Flatbed report: Texas leads the way in manufacturing and infrastructure investments
Flatbed report: Texas leads the way in manufacturing and infrastructure investments According to Goldman Sachs, Texas is the leading state
Flatbed report: Baltimore records a record year for import tonnage in 2023
The Port of Baltimore’s six public marine terminals handle autos, roll-on/roll-off (RoRo), containers, forest products, and project cargo. The port
Flatbed Report: The solar energy boom drives up flatbed volume in the West
Sun-drenched Western states have a solar energy boom, which means a substantial volume of inbound freight for flatbed carriers. As of
Flatbed Report: Residential construction shows signs of resiliency
Flatbed demand remained soft in December, impacted by a cooling demand for oil and gas exploration and lower single-family housing
Flatbed Report: Steel plants drive more volume for Memphis flatbed carriers
Memphis is known as the “Supply Chain Capital of the World” and “America’s Distribution Center,” a strategically centered transportation hub
Flatbed Report: Gary steel mills continue to roll out more freight
On the southern shores of Lake Michigan is one of North America’s largest integrated steel mills and generator of a substantial volume of steel for flatbed carriers.
Flatbed Report: The 2023 bridge report is in, and it’s rough
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) analysis of the recently released 2023 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National
Flatbed Report: Residential construction outlook increasingly gloomy
Homebuilders and buyers share a gloomy outlook for residential construction as we head into 2024, creating some headwinds for flatbed carriers.
Flatbed report: Just-in-time shipping returns after a noticeable absence
The November Logistics Managers Index (LMI) dipped into mild contraction territory following a 7.1 drop to 49.4 following three months