Weather extremes inflict produce damage and disrupts lane rates
Extreme heat and humidity in July and early August around Salinas, CA has resulted in growers reporting quality problems for
Dry van carriers should prepare for shifting freight demands
The latest release of the Retail Truck Tonnage Index from Michigan State University indicated July tonnage remained strong. “We are
Are your drivers getting enough sleep?
It’s no secret that well-rested truck drivers run more miles each day. In fact, studies show that drivers who sleep
While agricultural machinery volumes are down, oil industry sees increased activity
Since April when imports of machinery peaked, volumes in the Port of Baltimore are down 29% according to the latest
New York reefer rates heat up while Miami’s cools
From now until November, the New York State vegetable crop hits top gear. And although some crops are available year-round,
Import volumes surge, creating intermodal congestion
Import volumes continue to surge ahead of the holiday retail season according to the latest data from IHS Markit. Containerized
After a tumultuous year, it’s time for carriers and drivers to pump their brakes
Carriers need to be prepared for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week set for August 22-28. The
Raw steel production boosts flatbed spot rates by 35%
Domestic raw steel production for the last week of July was 1,876,000 net tons. This was up 37% compared to
Pacific Northwest’s heatwave wrecking tree fruit production
The Washington state harvest got underway a few weeks ago with an upbeat outlook. “The outlook for the 2021 crop
Demand for drivers and trucks expected to last for rest of 2021
The recent Journal of Commerce truckload carrier earnings call gave us some insight into what demand is expected to look
Used truck prices have doubled in the last year
According to Chris Visser, J.D. Power Valuation Services commercial vehicles senior analyst and product manager: “Most segments of the used
DATCON21’s Can’t-Miss Sessions
We understand DATCON21 is our first user conference to include all segments — brokers, shippers, and carriers. That being said,