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Flatbed Demand Report: Farm machinery sales signal flatbed headwinds ahead

The April 2026 AEM Farm Equipment Flash report delivered a mixed picture for agricultural machinery demand — and a cautionary

The truckload sector is currently trapped in a tale of two entirely different economies, leaving many carriers dealing with an

The big picture Florida’s Shortage-era rate spike is unwinding — fast. After a two-week surge that sent rates on key

Empty miles aren’t just inefficient, they’re a direct line item against your margin. Every gallon burned while empty is a

You’re mid-day, juggling loads, and a text comes in: “Your DAT account has been flagged. Verify your credentials here to

U.S. manufacturing just posted its strongest reading since May 2022. The ISM Manufacturing PMI came in at 54.0% in May

The early forecasts for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season are pointing toward a near-average or slightly below-average year for storm

The big picture Florida just posted its most dramatic single-week rate swing of the season — and the story isn’t

Freight volumes were essentially unchanged in the first quarter, but what shippers paid to move their goods tells a very

The broader freight market is showing more resilience than the headlines suggest. The ATA’s For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index came in

Data analysis for week of May 28, 2026 for truckload produce shipper, carriers, and brokers The big picture The produce

All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and load volume refers to loads moved unless otherwise noted. The rate charts