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Flatbed report: West Texas oil rigs and truckload volumes fall but spot rates hold firm

The oil and gas exploration industry, particularly in West Texas, is a significant demand driver for flatbed carriers, as this

Sweet potatoes are a versatile and popular crop, especially during the American fall and winter holidays. The harvest season typically

The trucking ton-mile index experienced a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.8% month-over-month and 1.5% year-over-year in July, despite a slight

A significant warning sign for Canadian and U.S. flatbed truckers is emerging from the decline in lumber prices. This decline

Washington State is a national leader in frozen red raspberry production, contributing an impressive 90% of the nation’s supply. Each

In August 2025, U.S. containerized import volumes declined 7.6% month-over-month at around 2.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking a

House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith recently highlighted the potential benefits of President Trump’s trade agenda in an op-ed

New York, a top apple-producing state, offers a diverse selection of apple varieties, both classic and new. The apple season

The August Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) saw a slight increase of 0.1 points from July, reaching 59.3. This minor change

Mark Zuckerberg announced last month that Meta Platforms plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in constructing several large

The 2025 potato season in Washington and Oregon is projected to see a slight decrease in shipments despite a favorable

Market analysts are closely monitoring the demand for cardboard, especially in the corrugated sector, as an unconventional yet significant economic