Truckload freight rates have almost doubled in 18 months
In May 2020, truckers were in Washington, D.C., protesting low freight rates. They claimed the low rates could force many
Growers (and trucks) migrate south for the winter
Leading vegetable producer, Church Brothers Farms, supply the market with salads year round. To make all of this happen, they
Increased holiday travel underscores deteriorating infrastructure
Last week, truckload dispatchers across the country were busy routing drivers home after shortening their radius of operation to keep
Warehouse space remains the big challenge for major freight and port markets
The Biden Administration recently announced that Georgia’s Port of Savannah will be able to reallocate $8 million to create five
Christmas trees are the next domino to fall as supply chain disruptions drag on
If it’s not bad enough that there’s a shortage of traditional Thanksgiving foods this year due to unprecedented supply chain
Shoppers can expect stock outages this Thanksgiving
Ongoing supply chain disruptions are expected to impact this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations, with manufacturers facing a shortage of both ingredients
Used truck prices have more than doubled in the last 12-months
The outlook for used truck prices looks great if you’re a seller. It’s not so good if you are one
Why is demand on some lanes and freight types red hot while others are stone cold?
Over the last 18-months, one of the most common questions we get each week on our live Weekly Market Update
What does the new domino economy mean for trucking?
Last week’s oil spill off the coast of Los Angeles is another example of what we’ve been experiencing since the
How long will the truckload sector continue at elevated levels?
Truckload capacity remains tight heading into peak shipping season. However, it’s beginning to feel like the traditional surge in truckload
Why do we keep adding ships to the SoCal port queue?
It’s great to ask why ocean carriers continue to send ships to the overburdened ports of Long Beach and Los
Where did all the drivers go? And are they coming back?
At the recent Gearjammer Magazine Truck Show in New Hampshire, the overwhelming message from truck owners was, “We can’t even