Flatbed report: Storm clouds brewing ahead of the spring home-building season

The spring home-building season has begun on a challenging note. Recent data from the Census Bureau shows that housing starts,

Flatbed report: Lower oil prices could send Texas flatbed volumes tumbling

The February Truckload Ton-Mile Index (TTMI) produced by Michigan State University, showed that truckload demand rebounded slightly in February, up

Flatbed report: Manufacturing contracts in March as expected

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in March after two months of expansion following 26 months of decline, according

Flatbed report: Agricultural tractors and combine sales off to slow start in 2025

According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of agricultural tractors and combines continued to

Flatbed report: U.S. housing starts surge in February, permits fall

In February, the U.S. housing market displayed mixed signals, with a significant rise in housing starts contrasted by a drop

Flatbed report: Warning lights are flashing as cracks appear in the economy

The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) was recorded at 62.8 in February 2025, signaling growth in the logistics industry. This index

Flatbed report: The manufacturing sector expands for the second month

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing PMI was 50.3% in February, down from 50.9% in January. This shows that

Flatbed report: South Korea’s oldest company makes gains in the U.S. machinery market

In the flatbed and RGN (removable gooseneck) market, distinct orange colored Doosan machinery appear to be gaining market share in

Flatbed report: Volvo Construction Equipment navigates challenging market conditions

Volvo Construction Equipment (CE), a significant contributor to flatbed and specialized truckload demand, reported North American net sales were $8.0

Flatbed report: Caterpillar fourth quarter results point to a rocky road ahead

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas

Flatbed report: Truckload tonnage drops for the second consecutive month

“For the first time since March and April truck tonnage contracted for two consecutive months,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello.