Dry Van Report: Long-haul carrier profit margins mirror 2019
Despite the harsh operating conditions, small carriers are showing remarkable resilience.
The Last Ride of the Road Gang
After over 50 years of entertaining truck drivers, Dave is slowing down a little so he can travel some more as he celebrates “The Last Ride of the Road Gang,” a year-long tribute to the founders of trucker radio.
Weekly Market Update for May 7th, 2024: Mother’s Day promises to be another record-breaker
As was the case with Valentine’s Day, when truckloads started moving two weeks prior, this week is the peak shipping
Dry van report: Truckload freight volumes remain lackluster
The contract freight market, a key indicator of the industry’s health, continues to soften despite last month’s slight increase in
Flatbed report: Raw steel production cools
According to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), domestic raw steel production was 1,716,000 net tons, while the capability
Flatbed report: March farm tractor sales fall below the 5-year average
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), sales of farm tractors and combine harvesters continue to lag the 5-year
Flatbed report: Housing construction drops more than expected in March
U.S. single-family homebuilding tumbled in March as a resurgence in mortgage rates pushed potential buyers to the sidelines. According to
Reefer report: California cherry growers expect a much shorter and more normal season
Typically, the season sees the first fruits ripening by the end of April, with shipments wrapping up by mid to
Dry van report: Consumers are confident about the current state of the economy
The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI), produced by Zac Rogers at Colorado State University, came in at 58.2 in March 2024,
Weekly Market Update for April 23rd, 2024: Cargo theft is expected to ramp up this holiday season
Memorial Day is just five weeks away, and even though cargo thieves won’t be taking time off, it is a
Weekly Market Update for April 16th, 2024
The unofficial starting date for the 2024 produce season has been announced. The unofficial starting date for the 2024 produce
Dry van report: U.S. imports rose in March, driven by higher volumes from Northeast Asia
The same week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China that Washington would not accept new industries being decimated by