October saw yet another near-record lengthening of supply chains
The general theme of the 2021 freight market has been one of material and labor shortages hampering production, which was
Turkeys are on the move
The U.S. is the world’s largest turkey producer and exporter of turkey products by far. It accounts for 52% of
High consumer confidence means big spending this holiday
The fourth quarter is poised for strong demand for truckload freight, especially in the dry van sector. Persistent consumer demand
Raw steel production continues to improve but flatbed capacity still tight
The supply of raw steel continues to improve for both domestic production and imports based on the latest report from
Foodservice industry recovering but reefer capacity still tight
For temperature-controlled carriers looking to get a good read on future demand, the Technomic TIndex is an excellent data point
Third-quarter performance feels impact of supply chain disruptions
The recently released U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index reported growth, albeit at a slightly slower pace in the third quarter
Shoppers can expect stock outages this Thanksgiving
Ongoing supply chain disruptions are expected to impact this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations, with manufacturers facing a shortage of both ingredients
Home construction falls short of forecast
Both housing starts and new permits missed market expectations last week. The flatbed freight intensive single-family home sector was flat
Reefer market expected to be busy in January
Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles is 110 days away and avocado marketing campaigns are already swinging into gear. Just
Port congestion threatens retail shopping season
The American Trucking Association’s (ATA) latest report includes good news on the heavier side of the freight economy. The seasonally
Used truck prices have more than doubled in the last 12-months
The outlook for used truck prices looks great if you’re a seller. It’s not so good if you are one
Capacity tightening for several flatbed markets
September sales of tractors and combines continue their growth above an already-hot pace set in 2020. Sales of U.S. total