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Reefer report: Consumers aren’t just pulling back — they’re recalibrating

KPMG’s latest Consumer Pulse Summer 2025 report paints a sobering picture of the consumer: more cautious, more cost-conscious, and more.

Dry van report: Truckers Against Traffickers take a stand

Charles Bernsen, general manager of the Petro in Florence, South Carolina, was awarded the 2024 Truckers Against Traffickers (TAT) Harriet.

Flatbed report: Housing starts plummet to a five-year low as buyers stay on the sidelines

U.S. single-family homebuilding saw a slight increase in May, but the overall housing market remains subdued. This is largely due.

Reefer report: Reefer carriers are on a roll during National Hot Dog Month

In 2024, Americans spent an impressive $8.5 billion on hot dogs and sausages at U.S. supermarkets, according to the National.

Dry van report: Fireworks at the fireworks capital of America

Almost all consumer fireworks and a significant majority of professional display fireworks used in the United States are imported from.

Dry van report: Two consecutive months of increasing expansion in the LMI

The May 2025 Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) rose to 59.4, up 0.6 points from April, marking two months of expansion.

Reefer report: Grilling season heats up

Grilling season in the United States typically stretches from Memorial Day to Labor Day, covering late May through early September.

Flatbed report: Tariff-driven pull-forward drives up April’s truckload ton-mile index

In April 2025, the seasonally adjusted Trucking Ton-Mile Index (TTMI), authored by Professor Jason Miller and Yemisi Bolumole at Michigan.

The science of freight procurement: How shippers and brokers can use data to make smarter bids

Freight procurement is a critical process for both shippers and brokers. Every year, companies work to secure transportation at the.

Flatbed report: Manufacturing contracts in May for the third consecutive month

The Manufacturing PMI dipped to 48.5 percent in May, falling from April’s 48.7 percent, as reported in the Manufacturing ISM.

Reefer report: Food prices are up, but not because of tariffs

Food prices are rising ahead of Independence Day, but not because of tariffs—inflation and supply-demand dynamics are the main drivers.

Dry van report: The future looks bright for recreational travel amidst economic uncertainty

Driving through Indiana on I-80, the sheer number of RVs near Elkhart, the “RV Capital of the World,” was striking.