Reefer regulations loosen, possibly adding more capacity
More capacity in the refrigerated sector is one possible outcome of the recent interim final rule published by the Federal
Dry van pandemic-related freight myths debunked
A recent analysis by Associate Professor Jason Miller at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business dispelled one of
Container imports spike to record levels in November
The latest monthly release of PIERS import data highlights the extraordinary import growth the freight market has experienced in recent
Van rates drop as more Americans shelter at home
Demand for dry van equipment continued to slide last week, along with rates. We saw it coming, as load-to-truck ratios
Dry van markets tighten after Thanksgiving
The latest release of the American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index reported a decrease of 6.3% in October after
Reefer demand dips with lower produce volumes
Reefer volumes are down year-over-year driven largely by the decrease in produce volumes, which according to last week’s USDA data
Flatbed markets cool near end of year
Some recent news on the manufacturing front indicated new orders and production both fell in November, but both were still
Warehouses at peak capacity struggle with demand
At this stage in the holiday shipping season, demand for logistics services is continuing to grow in both retail and
Christmas trees are on the move
Truckload capacity is already tight, but with such a short 35-day shipping season, peak Christmas tree harvest volumes will strain
Preparing for trucking in winter
Now’s the time to prepare while the weather is favorable. Don’t wait until it’s too late—you can’t always stay below
The fast-moving CPG rollercoaster continues
This week, we’re taking a look at the leading freight demand indicators for the truckload sector with much the same
Testing compliance made simple
The trucking industry is the backbone of the American economy. Without trucking, goods and supplies cannot get into stores or