Flatbed report: Manufacturing stabilizes, offering truckload carriers a glimmer of hope
From a truckload carrier’s seat, January’s ISM Manufacturing PMI of 52.6% reads less like an abstract economic survey and more
Reefer report: Empty tables, empty Trucks: Restaurant slump threatens Q1 reefer volumes
The National Restaurant Association’s December Restaurant Performance Index dropped to 99.3, marking six consecutive months in contraction territory and the
Dry van report: Trucking demand sees October dip, signaling cautious 2026 outlook
The seasonally adjusted Trucking Ton-Mile Index (TTMI), a key benchmark for trucking demand, registered a noticeable downturn in October, falling
Carrier identity verification: Why it matters more than ever
Carrier identity impersonation remains one of the most disruptive risks in freight transportation. Organized criminal groups increasingly pose as legitimate
Reefer report: Navigating the 2026 Plant City Strawberry Festival surge
For reefer carriers and brokers, the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival (February 26 – March 8) isn’t just a celebration of
Dry van report: Truck tonnage edges higher in December, but remains near recent lows
Trucking activity in the United States posted its second consecutive monthly gain in December, with the American Trucking Associations’ advanced
Flatbed report: Ag equipment hits the brakes: tractor and combine sales slide to close out 2025
As 2025 wound down, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reported that U.S. retail sales for agricultural tractors and combines
U.S. Bank and DAT launch a new index to reveal hidden freight rate trends
U.S. Bank and DAT Freight & Analytics launch a new quarterly index offering unique visibility into freight rates, fuel costs, and market trends.
Flatbed report: Home Depot suggested no signs of accelerating demand for their products
The recent weak earnings performance reported by Home Depot, stemming from softer home improvement demand and a slowdown in the
Reefer report: Mexican avocado growers turning snacks into touchdowns
The Hass Avocado Board shows total avocado volume in the U.S. market is on track to exceed 3 billion pounds
Dry van report: Freight demand retreats: ton-miles drop to pre-pandemic levels
The outlook for freight volumes remains challenging, as the Truckload Ton-Mile Index, updated through August 2025 with revised industrial production
Flatbed report: U.S. factory activity slipped at a faster pace than expected in November
The November 2025 ISM Manufacturing PMI fell to 48.2%, marking a 0.5-point drop from October’s level and signaling another month