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Dry van report: Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise

Even though September’s container’s import total came in at just over 2.4m TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), the nation’s major container

Reefer report: Peru: Key year-round supplier of fresh blueberries to the U.S.

The Peruvian imported blueberry program is now in full swing, driving significant U.S. truckload activity at key American ports. The

Flatbed report: U.S. manufacturing backlogs drop weakening truckload demand

U.S. manufacturing new order backlogs have dramatically normalized over the past two years, moving from historic highs to a slow

Dry van report: Americans embrace Halloween with record $13.1 billion celebration

Every Halloween, about 41% of Americans carve a fresh pumpkin for Halloween. The USDA estimates that around 1 billion pounds

Flatbed report: Trucking faces a rocky road ahead

The September 2025 Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) came in at 57.4, down 1.9 points from August’s 59.3, marking the slowest

Reefer report: Southern Texas reefer rates surge during off-peak produce season

Despite being the off-peak season for imported Mexican produce along the southern border, the McAllen market has recently seen capacity

A carrier’s guide to the new Carrier Management Suite

Finding the right load for your truck can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. We believe there’s a better way.

Customer Spotlight: PacWest Freight/Jacko Logistics

From one truck to a thriving enterprise David Petrino, owner and founder of PacWest Freight and Jacko Logistics, started his

Reefer report: Peak fall produce season boosts reefer demand

The fall produce season in the Pacific Northwest significantly impacts the refrigerated truckload market, with peak activity typically occurring in

Flatbed report: Data center boom fuels flatbed truckload demand

The surge in data center construction over the past several years has become a significant driver of flatbed truckload demand

Dry van report: Manufacturing shows slight improvement, but sector still contracting

The ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.1 percent, up slightly from 48.7 in August. The gain came largely from stronger

Flatbed report: West Texas oil rigs and truckload volumes fall but spot rates hold firm

The oil and gas exploration industry, particularly in West Texas, is a significant demand driver for flatbed carriers, as this