Rising Fuel Prices: A Trucker’s Guide to High Fuel Costs
President Joe Biden’s recent announcement that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve will release one million barrels of oil reserves per day …
Flatbed Report: A turning point for housing construction is finally on the horizon
On top of the solid report on mortgage volume earlier today comes another hopeful report from the construction industry. The
Reefer Report: Georgia Ports report a record year for imports
The ports of Savannah and Brunswick, Georgia’s deepwater ports, together with inland terminals in Chatsworth, Bainbridge, and Columbus, are Georgia’s
The green giant of trucking is way ahead of the game
See how one company is tackling the high costs of trucking by going green.
2022: The Return of Seasonality
What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, we were talking about constrained truckload capacity and surging demand, as
Keys for success for brokers in 2023
The current inverted market – where contract rates are well above spot rates – has presented plenty of opportunities for
Trends and regulations to watch in 2023
Despite the economic headwinds facing many industries, there are strategic opportunities for transportation professionals in the new year.
The top 10 flatbed markets of 2022
These markets had the highest demand for flatbed trucks in 2022.
The top 10 dry van markets of 2022
Dry van freight is the most popular within the truckload marketplace, but these cities had more van loads than anywhere else in America.
The top 10 temp-control markets of 2022
These markets had the highest demand for reefer trucks in 2022.
Flatbed Report: Consumer confidence improves slightly in the housing market
According to Fastmarkets 2023 Outlook, “widespread economic turmoil, including interest rates that soared to the highest levels in more than
Reefer Report: California goes from drought to too much rain
A series of atmospheric river events has brought much-needed rain to California and some relief to dried-out almond farmers. Multi-year
Dry Van Report: Drivers, it’s time to belt up and slow down
The results from last year’s Operation Safe Driver Week give carriers and drivers of preview of what’s in store this
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