Reefer capacity dips slightly but spot rates remain high
As salad production plants begin operations in Yuma, AZ on the West Coast, much the same is occurring 2,300-miles to
Truckload volumes come back strong after Thanksgiving
The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.4% in October after rising 2.2% in September. This makes
Transportation Tuesday Tip #8: Match the right load to the right driver (and vice-versa) to maximize profitability
In our Transportation Tuesday series, we’re partnering with industry leaders to share tips on how you can improve your business
Increased holiday travel underscores deteriorating infrastructure
Last week, truckload dispatchers across the country were busy routing drivers home after shortening their radius of operation to keep
Flatbed markets saw tighter capacity and a bump in spot rates
Flatbed capacity was tight in the state of Florida last week as spot rates jumped $0.74/mile to an average of
Holiday season keeps reefers busy
In addition to being a short work week, it was also the busiest week on the Christmas tree shipping calendar.
High freight volume and spot rates surge all along the West Coast
There’s still a surreal sight of record numbers of ships drifting off the coast of Los Angeles. Vessels are waiting
18 degrees Fahrenheit is the magic number in winter driving
Even the most experienced drivers struggle with icy roads and sub-zero temperatures when winter delivers a mix of nasty weather
Warehouse space remains the big challenge for major freight and port markets
The Biden Administration recently announced that Georgia’s Port of Savannah will be able to reallocate $8 million to create five
Reefer capacity is tight on both coasts
Trucks to haul sweet potatoes are in short supply in the Eastern North Carolina region this week, according to the
Infrastructure bill means great news for flatbed market
The major components of President Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package includes $110 billion allocated for fixing and building roads, bridges,
Christmas trees are the next domino to fall as supply chain disruptions drag on
If it’s not bad enough that there’s a shortage of traditional Thanksgiving foods this year due to unprecedented supply chain