Dry van report: Weakness in the truckload sector continues
The U.S. truckload market continued its decline in May 2025, with the ACT Research Volume Index falling to 42.5 for
Dry van report: Another above average hurricane season is on the horizon
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a 60% likelihood of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, which
Dry van report: Truckers Against Traffickers take a stand
Charles Bernsen, general manager of the Petro in Florence, South Carolina, was awarded the 2024 Truckers Against Traffickers (TAT) Harriet
Dry van report: Fireworks at the fireworks capital of America
Almost all consumer fireworks and a significant majority of professional display fireworks used in the United States are imported from
Dry van report: Two consecutive months of increasing expansion in the LMI
The May 2025 Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) rose to 59.4, up 0.6 points from April, marking two months of expansion
Dry van report: The future looks bright for recreational travel amidst economic uncertainty
Driving through Indiana on I-80, the sheer number of RVs near Elkhart, the “RV Capital of the World,” was striking.
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
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
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
Dry van report: Spot market capacity grows in April…against trend
Spring is typically when the spot market sees more carriers join; last month was no exception. Surprising most analysts, small
Dry van report: Ghost drivers and International Roadcheck Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15. International Roadcheck is a three-day, high-visibility, high-volume