Flatbed Market: Survey Finds Greater Consumer Optimism About Mortgage Rates
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased in April to its highest level since May 2022, jumping 5.5
Reefer Market: Cold Store Development Countries to Heat Up
The substantial development of new warehouses along our interstates has been hard to miss in the last two years. Newmark
Dry Van Market: Manufacturing Set for Steady 2023 Expansion
The Spring 2023 Semiannual Economic Forecast by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) forecasts the U.S. economy will continue to
A Pivotal Month for Truckload Freight
Truckload freight volumes declined, and national average spot rates for dry van and refrigerated (“reefer”) loads fell for the fourth
Flatbed Report: A booming construction industry proves a much-needed boost
Higher levels of commercial construction activity are offsetting the well-documented slowdown in residential construction.
Reefer Report: California produce season shows signs of recovering
The 2023 produce season starts in the Southeast but is driven by California regarding the market-wide lift truckload volume and spot rates.
Dry Van: The Southwest reports solid gains in the first quarter
For at least the last 12 months, we’ve been seeing a much stronger spot market in the Southwest.
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,