Gulf of Mexico hurricanes disrupt Canada’s potato harvests
Gulf of Mexico hurricanes Ida and Larry have far-reaching effects, dumping tons of rain on Prince Edwards Island’s potato crop,
Retail shopping expected to increase during supply chain struggles
The combination of pent-up demand, high levels of personal savings and consumers wanting to shop retail for the upcoming holiday
Where did all the drivers go? And are they coming back?
At the recent Gearjammer Magazine Truck Show in New Hampshire, the overwhelming message from truck owners was, “We can’t even
Good outlook in the manufacturing sector tempered by existing material shortages
Some important flatbed demand indicators came out recently on the manufacturing side of the economy. This is good news, although
U.S.-Canada border sees strong reefer activity
On our northern border where around 8% of imported produce volumes cross, Detroit accounted for 35% of truckload volume in
National dry van spot rates broke $2.50/mile for the first time
Peak-season shipping is well and truly underway, especially on the West Coast where about a third of all imported containers
Driver demand is predicted to increase with passing of infrastructure bill
The Senate’s recent passing of the $1 trillion infrastructure package should lead to historic investment in roads and bridges. All
Reefer capacity tight in multiple markets
Produce volumes continue to taper off after the seasonal peak, which occurs just before the July 4 weekend. According to
Volumes surged with inventory restocking and Hurricane Ida
The latest release of the American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.2% in July after falling
Has the e-commerce tide turned?
There is an emerging consensus that the retail party is starting to run its course as retail tonnage begins to
Second-half demand for flatbed carriers is uncertain with rise of Delta
The U.S. economy has been on a bit of a roll based on factors including demand, production, employment and public
Weather extremes inflict produce damage and disrupts lane rates
Extreme heat and humidity in July and early August around Salinas, CA has resulted in growers reporting quality problems for