Since the Great Recession in 2007, Las Vegas has sought to “recession-proof” itself and, in the process, started a construction boom that created significant demand for flatbed carriers.
The manufacturing industry, a vital driver of the U.S. economy, and flatbed demand dropped at a faster-than-expected rate in February,
According to Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), manufacturing production edged down 0.6% in January after recording no change in December.
A bitterly cold January most likely contributed to fewer housing starts breaking ground last month, with single-family homes, which account
Flatbed report: Texas leads the way in manufacturing and infrastructure investments According to Goldman Sachs, Texas is the leading state
The Port of Baltimore’s six public marine terminals handle autos, roll-on/roll-off (RoRo), containers, forest products, and project cargo. The port
Sun-drenched Western states have a solar energy boom, which means a substantial volume of inbound freight for flatbed carriers. As of
Flatbed demand remained soft in December, impacted by a cooling demand for oil and gas exploration and lower single-family housing
Memphis is known as the “Supply Chain Capital of the World” and “America’s Distribution Center,” a strategically centered transportation hub
On the southern shores of Lake Michigan is one of North America’s largest integrated steel mills and generator of a substantial volume of steel for flatbed carriers.
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) analysis of the recently released 2023 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National
Homebuilders and buyers share a gloomy outlook for residential construction as we head into 2024, creating some headwinds for flatbed carriers.