The evolution of retail freight in the e-commerce boom
Before the pandemic, e-commerce sales were steadily increasing, but when the world shut down in March 2020, that steady incline
Flatbed Report: Manufacturing numbers point to continued high demand for truckload carriers
By Christina Ellington The Institute for Supply Management (ISM®) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI®) continues to be a reliable indicator of
Reefer Report: Grilling season is expected to be a record-breaker.
By Christina Ellington Memorial Day is the kickoff for grilling season. According to PIERS data, the US imports over 1
Dry Van Report: Warehouses full, with more imports on the way
By Christina Ellington Despite concerns over softening demand due to a massive backlog of vessels near China, distribution center space
Despite new regulations and technology, road safety is worsening
The recently released traffic fatalities report from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) projects that an estimated 42,915 people
Freight Broker Tips: How to negotiate freight rates on your lanes
Recent trends in truckload rates cast a cloud over the North American freight market. As rates fell, record fuel prices,
Flatbed Report: Machinery imports slow but cranes and wire rope volumes skyrocket
By Christina Ellington April sales of tractors and combines are showing a sales volume decline compared to 2021, according to
Reefer Report: The Bing cherry is on track to be ready by Independence Day
By Christina Ellington The cherry season in California reaches its peak this week before winding down quickly. The harvest contributes
Dry Van Report: Capacity tightens amid late spring truckload demand
By Christina Ellington The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2% in April
Another above-average hurricane season is on the way
Hurricane Season officially starts this week. If you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, now’s the time to replenish hurricane
Flatbed Report: The housing market shows signs of cooling
Have the recent interest rate hikes started to slow down the residential construction trends?
Reefer Report: Everything is peachy in Georgia
By Christina Ellington, DAT iQ The Georgia peach season has begun, according to Georgia’s oldest operating peach packinghouse Dickey’s farms,