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Declining french fry sales is an ominous sign for reefer carriers

It’s potato harvest season in the Pacific Northwest, which produces nearly one-third of all potatoes grown in the U.S. This

The journey of the Capitol Christmas Tree, a remarkable 4,000-mile trek, began on October 30 and will conclude on November

U.S. manufacturing activity fell to a 15-month low in October. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that its manufacturing

The shipments component of the Cass Freight Index decreased by 1.7% month-over-month (m/m) in September, following a 1.0% increase in

The August for-hire trucking ton-mile index (TTMI) indicates that freight volumes are still languishing at the bottom of a trough,

Peak shipping typically occurs in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving and continues through December. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Vehicle rental and leasing company TIP is trialing a new e-reefer refrigerated trailer solution on roads in the United Kingdom

U.S. sales of agricultural tractors decreased by 19.2% in September 2024 compared to the previous year, according to new data

It’s that time of year again, truckers! It’s time for Rick’s winter tips. Long-haul owner-operator Rick Rukstalis’s tips on winter

With the 2025 freight market around the corner, leading transportation economists weighed in on what we can expect. On a

California is the leading producer of grapes in the United States by a significant margin. The state is renowned for

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased by 1.8 points in September to 73.9, its highest level in