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Reefer report: Excellent start for Eastern apple season

New York, a top apple-producing state, offers a diverse selection of apple varieties, both classic and new. The apple season.

Dry van report: August LMI signals potential market slowdown

The August Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) saw a slight increase of 0.1 points from July, reaching 59.3. This minor change.

Storm-proof your supply chain with smarter security

As September ramps up with back-to-school demand, product launches, and early holiday prep, supply chains become a prime target for.

Flatbed report: Meta pledges hundreds of billions for AI data centers in superintelligence push

Mark Zuckerberg announced last month that Meta Platforms plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in constructing several large.

Reefer report: 2025 potato shipments forecasts to decline

The 2025 potato season in Washington and Oregon is projected to see a slight decrease in shipments despite a favorable.

Dry van report: Decline in cardboard sales signals economic caution

Market analysts are closely monitoring the demand for cardboard, especially in the corrugated sector, as an unconventional yet significant economic.

Flatbed report: July housing starts to edge higher, boosting truckload freight demand

Single-family residential construction showed modest improvement in July 2025. Single-family housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR).

Reefer report: Restaurant costs are surging on one side, and customers are pulling back on the other

On the cost side, staples like beef, coffee, eggs, and cocoa have risen sharply, with food costs up 21% over.

Dry van report: Freight demand weakens; bull market pricing cycle not expected until 2026

The trucking ton-mile index revealed a continued weakening of seasonally adjusted freight demand in June, with activity declining 0.2% from.

Reefer report: The 2025 blueberry season: A look at production and trends

The U.S. blueberry picking season typically spans from June to mid-August, with regional variations. Southern states like Florida and Georgia.

Dry van report: Positive momentum is welcome, but true recovery remains uncertain

In Q2 2025, the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index showed the first signs of recovery in the freight market after.

Flatbed report: Commercial vehicle demand continued to show signs of weakness in July

North American commercial vehicle demand continued to soften in July, with Class 5–8 truck orders totaling 26,200 units, a 10%.