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Flatbed Report: Troubles in the housing market could hurt flatbed demand

May’s new orders for manufactured goods increased by 1.6% m/m representing an increase in twelve of the last thirteen months.

Reefer Report: Rates for carriers hauling produce are paying a lot more this year

While overall produce volumes are down just under 15% this season, carriers hauling fruit and vegetables out of major growing regions into major capital cities are having a great year.

Dry Van Report: The bullwhip effect is in full swing in the logistics sector

Inventory levels are creating ripple effects across the transportation sector.

Digging deep into fuel efficiency amid record-high diesel prices

Record-high diesel costs have captured everyone’s attention recently, so this week we’re going to dig a little deeper into fuel efficiency and ways to save money.

4 ways to adapt to AB5: California’s new trucking law

Ready or not, a change has come for owner-operators based in California. State bill AB5, also known as the “gig

Flatbed Report: Aluminum production affects flatbed demand

By Christina Ellington Flatbed demand out of Kentucky may see a decline in the next few months as an aluminum

Reefer Report: It’s still a sweet produce season after all

By Christina Ellington Summer celebrations and berries go hand and hand, from patriotic-themed desserts highlighting strawberries and blueberries to summer

Dry Van Report: Truckload demand still higher than this time last year

By Christina Ellington The latest durable goods manufacturers’ shipments, inventories, and orders report indicate that freight volume hasn’t declined yet.