Dry van report: Slowing down to grow profits faster
Controlling operating costs will be the key to surviving this tough freight market for brokers and carriers alike, but for
Flatbed report: Residential housing construction enters a holding pattern
In April, residential housing construction for single-family homes was mostly flat sequentially but still 22% higher than last year. For
Reefer report: Blueberry season delivers healthy benefits
Blueberry bushes can grow all over the U.S.; farmers in 26 states produce blueberries commercially. However, more than 98% of
Flatbed report: Gulf Coast breakbulk imports continue to drive demand
Outbound flatbed volumes in the New Orleans freight market are currently running around 36% higher than last year.
Reefer Report: Cherries live in the fast lane
The cherry season in California, a crucial period for the agricultural industry, has already begun its peak which will stretch into mid to late June.
Dry Van Report: Long-haul carrier profit margins mirror 2019
Despite the harsh operating conditions, small carriers are showing remarkable resilience.
The Last Ride of the Road Gang
After over 50 years of entertaining truck drivers, Dave is slowing down a little so he can travel some more as he celebrates “The Last Ride of the Road Gang,” a year-long tribute to the founders of trucker radio.
Weekly Market Update for May 7th, 2024: Mother’s Day promises to be another record-breaker
As was the case with Valentine’s Day, when truckloads started moving two weeks prior, this week is the peak shipping
Dry van report: Truckload freight volumes remain lackluster
The contract freight market, a key indicator of the industry’s health, continues to soften despite last month’s slight increase in
Flatbed report: Raw steel production cools
According to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), domestic raw steel production was 1,716,000 net tons, while the capability
Flatbed report: March farm tractor sales fall below the 5-year average
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), sales of farm tractors and combine harvesters continue to lag the 5-year
Weekly Market Update for April 30th, 2024: Las Vegas is expected to grow into a major inbound freight market
Las Vegas has been going through a construction boom for almost a decade, with much more to come when the