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Flatbed report: Sand, stone, and the flatbed bounce

The flatbed market’s demand is closely tied to the health of the construction sector, particularly the sand and gravel market,

The spring transition just hit the produce freight map. Salinas-Watsonville appeared in the USDA report for the first time this

The March Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) hit 65.7, the highest since May 2022, driven by a surge in Transportation Prices

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s actively changing how businesses protect themselves online. Here’s a look

The factory floor is still humming. The ISM Manufacturing PMI came in at 52.7% in March, a slight uptick from

Vidalia Onion pack date has been announced for April 13, marking the official starting line of the 2026 produce season

The ATA’s seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.6% in February to 116.2, following a 0.7% gain in January

The agriculture equipment sector hasn’t found its floor yet. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ February 2026 report, total

California citrus is the week’s biggest story. South/Central CA citrus (blood oranges, grapefruit, lemons, oranges, tangelos) jumped from Adequate to

The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index edged up from 72.4% in Q3 2025 to 73.5% in Q4, but don’t

Take a look at some strategies and tools to help combat rising diesel costs, from deadhead-reduction strategies to cash flow solutions.

Nonresidential construction spending fell 0.6% in December, and the numbers underneath that headline are worse than they look for flatbed