Flatbed report: Manufacturing contracts in March as expected
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in March after two months of expansion following 26 months of decline, according
Flatbed report: Agricultural tractors and combine sales off to slow start in 2025
According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of agricultural tractors and combines continued to
Flatbed report: U.S. housing starts surge in February, permits fall
In February, the U.S. housing market displayed mixed signals, with a significant rise in housing starts contrasted by a drop
Flatbed report: Warning lights are flashing as cracks appear in the economy
The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) was recorded at 62.8 in February 2025, signaling growth in the logistics industry. This index
Flatbed report: The manufacturing sector expands for the second month
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing PMI was 50.3% in February, down from 50.9% in January. This shows that
Flatbed report: South Korea’s oldest company makes gains in the U.S. machinery market
In the flatbed and RGN (removable gooseneck) market, distinct orange colored Doosan machinery appear to be gaining market share in
Flatbed report: Volvo Construction Equipment navigates challenging market conditions
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE), a significant contributor to flatbed and specialized truckload demand, reported North American net sales were $8.0
Flatbed report: Caterpillar fourth quarter results point to a rocky road ahead
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas
Flatbed report: Truckload tonnage drops for the second consecutive month
“For the first time since March and April truck tonnage contracted for two consecutive months,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello.
Flatbed report: Ag tractors and combines sales fall in 2024
This week, we focus on the Baltimore freight market, where DATs Market Condition Index (MCI) expects available capacity to remain
Flatbed report: December residential construction improves
U.S. single-family homebuilding hit a 10-month high in December, signaling improved housing activity. However, rising mortgage rates and an oversupply
Flatbed report: Steel production is well below the 5-year average
The United States is one of the world’s top five producers of crude steel, and as of November 2024, the