Dry Van Report: There’s only one parking space for every 11 truckers nationwide
In a recent study, the U.S. Department of Transport (USDoT) found that the truck parking shortage exists in every state
Christina Ellington
Flatbed Report: Manufacturing expands for the 28th straight month
The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in September, as the Manufacturing PMI® registered 50.9 percent, 1.9 percentage points below the reading of 52.8 percent recorded in August.
Reefer Report: Pumpkins put some spice into reefer volumes
With the start of fall and Halloween just a few weeks away, we are officially in the pumpkin spice season.
Dry Van Report: Warehouse industries bulging ahead of the holiday season
The Logistics Managers’ Index grew in September but decelerated in recent months. The growth is due to expansion in inventories, utilization of warehousing and transportation, and related costs.
Flatbed Report: Residential housing rebounds in August
Demand in the flatbed market relies on the housing market for the transportation of construction materials.
Reefer Report: The mega-drought in the west reaches its twenty-third year
The U.S Bureau of Reclamation is insisting that western states take more drastic measures to conserve water.
Dry Van Report: Truckload tonnage continues to rise
Load posts in the top 10 freight markets, representing 26% of total load posts, increased by 2% last week, reversing the three-week spot rate decline.
Flatbed Report: Positive demand for large tractors
The agricultural industry relies heavily on the flatbed industry for the movement of tractors.
Reefer Report: Apple harvests are underway
According to USDA refrigerated data, apples rank second in overall refrigerated volume in the U.S. The state of Washington supplies over 85% of the yearly apple volume.
Flatbed Report: Steel volumes down but some mills expand capacity
Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending September 3rd fell by 7.7% compared with the same time frame in 2021, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute
Reefer Report: Higher food costs redirect foot traffic at the grocery store
The pains of high inflation are highlighting how consumers are managing their food budgets and where they are focusing their spending.
Dry Van Report: Shippers ask for lower contract rates in exchange for more volume
The Logistics Managers’ Index , which provides insights into the logistics industry by surveying over 100 professionals, came in at 59.7 in August, down from July’s reading of 60.7.