Dry Van Report: Truckload demand rises, hints at market recovery
Freight tonnage climbed sequentially for the second consecutive month in August, signaling a potential upward trend in the trucking industry.
Dry van report: Truckload demand has bottomed out
The most recent release of the for-hire trucking ton-mile and revenue index (TTMI), which is based on output across 41
Dry van report: Truckload demand is rising, albeit slowly
The shipments component of the Cass Freight Index increased by 1.0% month over month (m/m) in August, following a 3.0%
Dry van report: Transportation capacity expands in August
The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) was 56.4 in August, slightly decreasing (-0.1) from July’s 56.5. The overall index has been
Dry van report: ISM PMI New Orders tank in August
A leading indicator of truckload demand, the New Orders component of the Institute of Supply Managers (ISM) Purchasing Managers Index
Dry van report: Small carrier profitability slumps to below 2019 levels
Despite a 21% decrease in fuel prices last year, carrier profitability has fallen below those in 2019. Additionally, dry van
Dry van report: Peak shipping season arrives early for truckers
Based on data from IHS Markit, U.S. container imports in July 2024 were the third-highest on record, following the peak
Dry van report: It’s time for carriers to pump their brakes
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 25-31 dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. Brake Safety Week
Dry van report: Truckload capacity decreases for the first time since March 2022
The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) recorded 55.3 in June, slightly down (-0.3) from May’s reading of 55.6. The index has
Dry van report: Morning traffic has shifted to the afternoon peak and midday traffic surges
The 2023 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard provides valuable insights, a crucial tool for understanding the ever-changing traffic patterns in large
Dry van report: ATA Tonnage Index bounces back in May
The contract freight market, a key indicator of the trucking industry’s health, showed signs of life following last month’s 3.6%
Dry van report: National container imports continue to surge into the U.S.
According to the IHS Market/PIERS database, May containerized imports increased by 3% month-over-month (m/m) and 7% year-over-year (y/y). Totaling 2.3m