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Reefer report: MATS – the world’s largest and longest-running heavy-duty trucking show

The first major truck show of the 2025 season is taking place this week in Louisville, KY. Truckers, fleet owners,

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

Dry van report: February imports set a new record

February 2025 import volumes as measured by TEU Volume (twenty-foot equivalent units), were down 10% month-over-month (m/m) but up 9%

Dry van report: Small carrier margins drop in February

Following January’s boost in rates from the extreme cold, carrier profit margins have fallen back to where they were last

Reefer report: The Midwest reefer market heats up

Nebraska is the leading state in the U.S. for commercial red meat production, with the meatpacking industry playing a crucial

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

What It Means for You: The Impact of Canadian Tariffs

Following the introduction of the USMCA in 2020, many believed trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico would flourish. However,

California’s push for zero emission trucks

The Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports have each provided $30 million through the Clean Truck Fee (CTF). The CTF

Dry van report: Headwinds persist for truckload carriers

The December Truckload Ton-Mile Index (TTMI) produced by Michigan State University showed that truckload demand rebounded slightly to levels last

Reefer report: The Winter Salad Bowl overflows this season

One of the more fascinating logistical moves occurs over WInter: the shift in production and processing of leafy greens from

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

Springfield underground caves are a cool place to load

From the spectacular mountains of the Pacific Northwest to the myriad rock formations in New Mexico, truckers get to see