Weekly Market Update for May 21st, 2024: Explosive Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2024
Even though the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has yet to release its 2024 Hurricane season forecast, both AccuWeather
Flatbed report: Gulf Coast breakbulk imports continue to drive demand
Outbound flatbed volumes in the New Orleans freight market are currently running around 36% higher than last year.
Reefer Report: Cherries live in the fast lane
The cherry season in California, a crucial period for the agricultural industry, has already begun its peak which will stretch into mid to late June.
Dry Van Report: Long-haul carrier profit margins mirror 2019
Despite the harsh operating conditions, small carriers are showing remarkable resilience.
The Last Ride of the Road Gang
After over 50 years of entertaining truck drivers, Dave is slowing down a little so he can travel some more as he celebrates “The Last Ride of the Road Gang,” a year-long tribute to the founders of trucker radio.
Weekly Market Update for May 7th, 2024: Mother’s Day promises to be another record-breaker
As was the case with Valentine’s Day, when truckloads started moving two weeks prior, this week is the peak shipping
Dry van report: Truckload freight volumes remain lackluster
The contract freight market, a key indicator of the industry’s health, continues to soften despite last month’s slight increase in
Reefer report: Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) annual consumer survey, spending on Mother’s Day is expected to be the second
Flatbed report: Raw steel production cools
According to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), domestic raw steel production was 1,716,000 net tons, while the capability
Flatbed report: March farm tractor sales fall below the 5-year average
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), sales of farm tractors and combine harvesters continue to lag the 5-year
Reefer report: California cherry growers expect a much shorter and more normal season
Typically, the Mexican produce season will peak over the next two weeks before cooling off until the cycle starts again
Dry van report: “Blah” conditions for the immediate future
According to Professor Jason Miller, a supply chain expert at Michigan State University, trucking companies need more good news as