Reefer Report: Reefer: Restauranteurs Foresee Lower Summer Traffic
Traditionally the impact on spot rates over the summer resulting from increased demand for fruit and vegetables is significant. In
Dry Van Report: Truckload Demand Continues to Soften
The American Trucking Association’s advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 1.7% in April after decreasing 2.8% in
The 100 Deadly Days of Summer
Due to a significant annual increase in fatal car accidents during the 100-day span between Memorial Day and Labor Day,
Flatbed Report: Builder Confidence Continues to Climb
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes in May increased by five points to 50, according to the
Reefer Report: Festival Season is Coming to a Farm Near You
Understanding the demand for produce is critical to understanding supply and demand, and a great place to start is your
Dry Van Report: Truckload Demand Continues to Drift Sideways
Some recent truckload demand indexes align to paint a gloomy picture for truckload carriers looking for a rebound in freight
The Speed Limiter Debate Gains Momentum
On a recent cross-country road trip the entire length of Interstate 80, it was obvious that speed isn’t the issue
Flatbed Market: Survey Finds Greater Consumer Optimism About Mortgage Rates
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased in April to its highest level since May 2022, jumping 5.5
Reefer Market: Cold Store Development Countries to Heat Up
The substantial development of new warehouses along our interstates has been hard to miss in the last two years. Newmark
Dry Van Market: Manufacturing Set for Steady 2023 Expansion
The Spring 2023 Semiannual Economic Forecast by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) forecasts the U.S. economy will continue to
A Pivotal Month for Truckload Freight
Truckload freight volumes declined, and national average spot rates for dry van and refrigerated (“reefer”) loads fell for the fourth
A carrier’s guide to produce shipping season
You don’t have to be hauling food to feel the effects of produce season. It’s when demand for trucks is near its highest. And when demand rises, rates follow.