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High import traffic creates ripple effects for truckload freight

Unprecedented levels of container imports continue to flood port markets. The West Coast ports in particular saw increased traffic where

For carriers in the specialized flatbed and drop-deck sector, 2021 is shaping up as a much better year, according to

Produce season is underway in the south. Strawberries in North Carolina and onions in Georgia are beginning to ship in

In addition to the West Coast’s import container records, other major port regions posted positive year-over-year gains in March based

The Port of Los Angeles and neighboring Port of Long Beach comprise the San Pedro Bay Port Complex, which handles

One of the more challenging questions industry economists are grappling with is the degree to which consumer spending shifts away

All rates exclude fuel unless otherwise noted. California is the largest producer of fruits and vegetables for the U.S. domestic

For carriers, brokers and shippers looking down the road to gauge consumer demand, the latest consumer confidence data from the

Each year Vidalia Onion devotees eagerly await the announcement of the “pack date” – the time shoppers will soon be

When capacity is tight, brokers need to make sure their freight is attractive to prospective carriers. One way is to

Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen consumers spend more on outdoor activities including exercise and sporting equipment, snowmobiles, and

Early in produce season, we’re seeing reports of truck shortages from the USDA. Last week there were shortages reported for