Elephants or goldfish: Who in freight has the longer memory?
Shippers and carriers claim to have long memories when the power dynamics change in freight markets. Is that true?
Flatbed Report: New Infrastructure Projects Benefit Specialized Carriers
Although housing construction activity has slowed faster than most expected, the extensive construction of new commercial warehouses along our nation’s
Reefer Update: Tulip Season is in Full Bloom
If you think of tulips, you’d most likely think of the Netherlands and the patchwork quilt of colored tulips this
Dry Van Update: Another Mother’s Day Record for Consumer Spending
About 84% of U.S. adults are expected to spend a record $35.7 billion this coming Mother’s Day, representing an increase
Are You Ready for Roadcheck Week?
International Roadcheck is an annual three-day event when CVSA-certified inspectors conduct compliance, enforcement, and educational initiatives targeting various motor carrier,
How do I know I’m being paid fairly?
Finding the best loads is key to your business’s profitability. Few tools in your toolbox have as much impact on
Flatbed Report: Combine Harvesters Continue to Gain Ground
As we head into planting season, combine harvester sales in the U.S. and Canada continue to grow while tractor sales
Reefer Report: Sweet Potatoes Going Strong
Almost every week, the USDA reports a slight shortage of trucks to haul sweet potatoes in Eastern North Carolina despite
Dry Van Report: Hope Emerging on the Home-Building Front
U.S. single-family homebuilding increased for a second straight month in March, following a 3.36% sequential gain. According to the U.S.
Rough Quarter Ahead for Small Fleets
Last September, we wrote about carrier profitability and operating costs when spot rates fell and diesel came off record highs.
Flatbed Report: Texas Flatbed Volumes Benefit from Coast Import Shift
For flatbed carriers and brokers, Texas has been a strong performer benefiting from the 2022 coastal shift in imports away
Reefer Report: Central America Tops List for Refrigerated Imports
Around 10% of all containers imported into the U.S. are refrigerated, unlike their non-refrigerated counterparts, which mostly come from Asia