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,
Dry van report: U.S. imports rose in March, driven by higher volumes from Northeast Asia
The same week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China that Washington would not accept new industries being decimated by