Dry van report: ISM PMI New Orders tank in August
A leading indicator of truckload demand, the New Orders component of the Institute of Supply Managers (ISM) Purchasing Managers Index
Dry van report: Small carrier profitability slumps to below 2019 levels
Despite a 21% decrease in fuel prices last year, carrier profitability has fallen below those in 2019. Additionally, dry van
Dry van report: Peak shipping season arrives early for truckers
Based on data from IHS Markit, U.S. container imports in July 2024 were the third-highest on record, following the peak
Dry van report: It’s time for carriers to pump their brakes
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 25-31 dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. Brake Safety Week
Dry van report: Wholesale inventories are on the rise…again
The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) recorded 56.5 in July, up (1.2) from June’s reading of 55.3, marking eight consecutive months
Dry van report: New research shares strategies to foster women truck drivers’ success
Recent research highlights strategies to attract more women to the trucking industry. According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI),
Dry van report: Truckload demand continues to move sideways
Professor Jason Miller, a respected supply chain expert at Michigan State University, emphasizes the need for more positive developments in
Dry van report: Truckload capacity decreases for the first time since March 2022
The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) recorded 55.3 in June, slightly down (-0.3) from May’s reading of 55.6. The index has
Dry van report: Morning traffic has shifted to the afternoon peak and midday traffic surges
The 2023 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard provides valuable insights, a crucial tool for understanding the ever-changing traffic patterns in large
Dry van report: Lumber prices tumble as the housing market slows
The housing market is experiencing a significant decline in housing starts and a drop in homebuilder sentiment, reaching its lowest
Dry van report: ATA Tonnage Index bounces back in May
The contract freight market, a key indicator of the trucking industry’s health, showed signs of life following last month’s 3.6%
Dry van report: National container imports continue to surge into the U.S.
According to the IHS Market/PIERS database, May containerized imports increased by 3% month-over-month (m/m) and 7% year-over-year (y/y). Totaling 2.3m