Reefer report: The sweetest of seasons has arrived
The U.S. cherry season starts in mid-May in California, moving to the Pacific Northwest for its peak from June to
Flatbed report: Tariffs and economic anxiety weigh on farm equipment sales
Canadian agricultural tractor sales saw a 3.4% increase year-to-date through April, with 4-wheel-drive tractors surging by 46.3%. In contrast, U.S.
Dry van report: Contract freight tonnage slips in April
US truck freight tonnage experienced a 0.3% decline in April 2025, following a 1.5% decrease in March, according to the
Reefer report: Trade policy expected to alter freight networks for agricultural imports
Agricultural imports are a crucial driver of year-round freight demand, especially for reefer and port-connected truckload carriers. Amidst trade uncertainties,
Dry van report: Truckload volumes into the Arizona desert are heating up
According to data from the Commerce Department, Arizona is recognized as the capital of foreign trade zones in the United
Flatbed report: Truckload demand posts its second successive quarter of improvement
Seasonally adjusted trucking ton-mileage improved for the second consecutive quarter in Q1 2025, showing a 0.3% increase quarter-over-quarter and a
Flatbed report: Large construction project commencement dates start to slip
Amid recent fluctuating tariff announcements, “economic uncertainty” is a prominent concern in the trucking industry. Despite U.S. tariffs largely exempting
Reefer report: The old school buses are loaded and watermelon season is underway
Watermelon season in the U.S. generally runs from late spring through early fall, with regional variations that extend the availability
Dry van report: Large truckload carriers continue to trim their fleet size
Large U.S. truckload carriers are reducing the capacity of their fleets even further, trying to align with demand, which has
Dry van report: Counteracting forces move the Logistics Managers Index higher in April
The April Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) recorded a slight increase to 58.8, indicating expansion in the logistics industry, influenced by
Reefer report: After a late start, Strawberry shipments spring back
Contributing to lower truckload volumes in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry, is lower California volumes at the start of
Flatbed report: Tariffs take their toll on residential housing construction
The latest data reveals a worrying trend in U.S. single-family homebuilding, which experienced a decline in April. This downturn is