Flatbed Report: A booming construction industry proves a much-needed boost
Higher levels of commercial construction activity are offsetting the well-documented slowdown in residential construction.
Reefer Report: California produce season shows signs of recovering
The 2023 produce season starts in the Southeast but is driven by California regarding the market-wide lift truckload volume and spot rates.
Dry Van: The Southwest reports solid gains in the first quarter
For at least the last 12 months, we’ve been seeing a much stronger spot market in the Southwest.
Elephants or goldfish: Who in freight has the longer memory?
Shippers and carriers claim to have long memories when the power dynamics change in freight markets. Is that true?
Flatbed Report: New Infrastructure Projects Benefit Specialized Carriers
Although housing construction activity has slowed faster than most expected, the extensive construction of new commercial warehouses along our nation’s
Reefer Update: Tulip Season is in Full Bloom
If you think of tulips, you’d most likely think of the Netherlands and the patchwork quilt of colored tulips this
Dry Van Update: Another Mother’s Day Record for Consumer Spending
About 84% of U.S. adults are expected to spend a record $35.7 billion this coming Mother’s Day, representing an increase
Are You Ready for Roadcheck Week?
International Roadcheck is an annual three-day event when CVSA-certified inspectors conduct compliance, enforcement, and educational initiatives targeting various motor carrier,
How do I know I’m being paid fairly?
Finding the best loads is key to your business’s profitability. Few tools in your toolbox have as much impact on
Flatbed Report: Combine Harvesters Continue to Gain Ground
As we head into planting season, combine harvester sales in the U.S. and Canada continue to grow while tractor sales
Reefer Report: Sweet Potatoes Going Strong
Almost every week, the USDA reports a slight shortage of trucks to haul sweet potatoes in Eastern North Carolina despite
Dry Van Report: Hope Emerging on the Home-Building Front
U.S. single-family homebuilding increased for a second straight month in March, following a 3.36% sequential gain. According to the U.S.