Raw steel production continues to improve but flatbed capacity still tight
The supply of raw steel continues to improve for both domestic production and imports based on the latest report from
Foodservice industry recovering but reefer capacity still tight
For temperature-controlled carriers looking to get a good read on future demand, the Technomic TIndex is an excellent data point
Third-quarter performance feels impact of supply chain disruptions
The recently released U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index reported growth, albeit at a slightly slower pace in the third quarter
Shoppers can expect stock outages this Thanksgiving
Ongoing supply chain disruptions are expected to impact this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations, with manufacturers facing a shortage of both ingredients
Home construction falls short of forecast
Both housing starts and new permits missed market expectations last week. The flatbed freight intensive single-family home sector was flat
Reefer market expected to be busy in January
Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles is 110 days away and avocado marketing campaigns are already swinging into gear. Just
Port congestion threatens retail shopping season
The American Trucking Association’s (ATA) latest report includes good news on the heavier side of the freight economy. The seasonally
Used truck prices have more than doubled in the last 12-months
The outlook for used truck prices looks great if you’re a seller. It’s not so good if you are one
Could hackers hijack your data — and your loads?
For too many, the answer is yes. Today, crime syndicates are growing increasingly tech-savvy — exploiting data security vulnerabilities to
Capacity tightening for several flatbed markets
September sales of tractors and combines continue their growth above an already-hot pace set in 2020. Sales of U.S. total
Truck shortage hampers key potato markets
Sunny California produces just over 80% of U.S. lemon production annually. Most of that production occurs between December and June
Southern California port congestion spreads north
Peak-shipping season has been creating havoc across supply chains this year. This can be seen by the number of container