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By Christina Ellington Memorial Day is the kickoff for grilling season. According to PIERS data, the US imports over 1

By Christina Ellington Despite concerns over softening demand due to a massive backlog of vessels near China, distribution center space

Recent trends in truckload rates cast a cloud over the North American freight market. As rates fell, record fuel prices,

By Christina Ellington April sales of tractors and combines are showing a sales volume decline compared to 2021, according to

By Christina Ellington The cherry season in California reaches its peak this week before winding down quickly. The harvest contributes

By Christina Ellington The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2% in April

By Christina Ellington, DAT iQ The Georgia peach season has begun, according to Georgia’s oldest operating peach packinghouse Dickey’s farms,

By Christina Ellington, DAT iQ As ports see increased congestion ahead of the peak shipping season, supply chain delays are

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword – it has become vital to a business’s success. Government entities and consumers

By Christina Ellington, DAT iQ Loadlink Technologies’ Canadian spot market continues to grow this March, though the rapid rate of

How is your transportation network performing relative to inflation? The answer depends on what data source you use. Transportation prices

By Christina Ellington The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) continues to be a reliable indicator of