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
Dry van report: The 2024 spot market starts to mirror 2019…and that’s not good news
Lower than-forecast diesel prices by The Energy Information Administration (EIA) provide truckload carriers with breathing room as we head into
Dry van report: Truckload market conditions remain weak
According to Professor Jason Miller, a supply chain expert at Michigan State University, trucking companies need more good news as
Dry Van Report: Long-haul carrier profit margins mirror 2019
Despite the harsh operating conditions, small carriers are showing remarkable resilience.
Dry van report: Truckload freight volumes remain lackluster
The contract freight market, a key indicator of the industry’s health, continues to soften despite last month’s slight increase in
Dry van report: Consumers are confident about the current state of the economy
The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI), produced by Zac Rogers at Colorado State University, came in at 58.2 in March 2024,