Dry van report: Fireworks at the fireworks capital of America
Almost all consumer fireworks and a significant majority of professional display fireworks used in the United States are imported from
Dry van report: Two consecutive months of increasing expansion in the LMI
The May 2025 Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) rose to 59.4, up 0.6 points from April, marking two months of expansion
Reefer report: Grilling season heats up
Grilling season in the United States typically stretches from Memorial Day to Labor Day, covering late May through early September.
Flatbed report: Tariff-driven pull-forward drives up April’s truckload ton-mile index
In April 2025, the seasonally adjusted Trucking Ton-Mile Index (TTMI), authored by Professor Jason Miller and Yemisi Bolumole at Michigan
The science of freight procurement: How shippers and brokers can use data to make smarter bids
Freight procurement is a critical process for both shippers and brokers. Every year, companies work to secure transportation at the
Flatbed report: Manufacturing contracts in May for the third consecutive month
The Manufacturing PMI dipped to 48.5 percent in May, falling from April’s 48.7 percent, as reported in the Manufacturing ISM
Reefer report: Food prices are up, but not because of tariffs
Food prices are rising ahead of Independence Day, but not because of tariffs—inflation and supply-demand dynamics are the main drivers.
Dry van report: The future looks bright for recreational travel amidst economic uncertainty
Driving through Indiana on I-80, the sheer number of RVs near Elkhart, the “RV Capital of the World,” was striking.
Reefer report: The sweetest of seasons has arrived
The U.S. cherry season starts in mid-May in California, moving to the Pacific Northwest for its peak from June to
Flatbed report: Tariffs and economic anxiety weigh on farm equipment sales
Canadian agricultural tractor sales saw a 3.4% increase year-to-date through April, with 4-wheel-drive tractors surging by 46.3%. In contrast, U.S.
Dry van report: Contract freight tonnage slips in April
US truck freight tonnage experienced a 0.3% decline in April 2025, following a 1.5% decrease in March, according to the
Reefer report: Trade policy expected to alter freight networks for agricultural imports
Agricultural imports are a crucial driver of year-round freight demand, especially for reefer and port-connected truckload carriers. Amidst trade uncertainties,