Flatbed Report: Troubles in the housing market could hurt flatbed demand
May’s new orders for manufactured goods increased by 1.6% m/m representing an increase in twelve of the last thirteen months.
Reefer Report: Rates for carriers hauling produce are paying a lot more this year
While overall produce volumes are down just under 15% this season, carriers hauling fruit and vegetables out of major growing regions into major capital cities are having a great year.
Dry Van Report: The bullwhip effect is in full swing in the logistics sector
Inventory levels are creating ripple effects across the transportation sector.
Digging deep into fuel efficiency amid record-high diesel prices
Record-high diesel costs have captured everyone’s attention recently, so this week we’re going to dig a little deeper into fuel efficiency and ways to save money.
Flatbed Report: Aluminum production affects flatbed demand
By Christina Ellington Flatbed demand out of Kentucky may see a decline in the next few months as an aluminum
Reefer Report: It’s still a sweet produce season after all
By Christina Ellington Summer celebrations and berries go hand and hand, from patriotic-themed desserts highlighting strawberries and blueberries to summer
Dry Van Report: Truckload demand still higher than this time last year
By Christina Ellington The latest durable goods manufacturers’ shipments, inventories, and orders report indicate that freight volume hasn’t declined yet.
Insurance costs continue to rise for truckers
Accident rates are on the rise, and so are insurance premiums. According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), insurance
Flatbed Report: Fewer loads of steel this year are a concern for carriers
By Christina Ellington Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending June 11 fell by 3% compared with the
Reefer Report: Peak produce season yet to materialize
By Christina Ellington Produce peak season is underway. However, this season is not off to a strong start due to
Dry Van Report: Truckload demand still higher than this time last year
By Christina Ellington The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.5% in May
Dry Van Report: ‘We’re in for a busy summer at the ports’
By Christina Ellington Summer holidays are about to start and retailers are already talking about the back-to-school season. Why so