Transportation

BNSF, UP kept rail terminals fluid in August amid IPI surgeThat’s an improvement from the near gridlock of four years ago during the COVID-linked volume surge and the elevated dwell...

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) took a dip in June, sliding to -3.6—the lowest in three years. The main culprit? A sudden spike in fuel prices tied to tensions with...

Single-family residential construction showed modest improvement in July 2025. Single-family housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 939,000, a 2.8% increase from June and a 7.8%...

Turning Freight Costs Into Profit Protection Freight costs can quietly drain profitability if they’re not managed with precision. Many companies underestimate the true cost to serve, overlook hidden fees, or...

On Thursday (August 21st), President Trump had a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The next day, the prime minister announced the removal of all reciprocal tariffs on American...

Every trucker knows when the freight slows down—you don’t need a chart to feel it in your wallet. But if you’re a small carrier trying to make sense of why...

Pilot is celebrating professional drivers all September long with a first-of-its-kind Road Warrior contest and exclusive deals for Truck Driver Appreciation Month. This year, Pilot is teaming up with TV and...

America’s farmers, a key voting bloc for President Donald Trump, are growing increasingly worried as harvest approaches.  (Alan Chin/Bloomberg) Sunny skies and mild temperatures this week greeted the biggest U.S. farm show...

Niche carriers plan to ride out declining spot rates on the trans-PacificThe carriers, because they offer services tailored to their customers’ needs, say they are “sheltered” somewhat from declining spot...

The housing sector remains quite weak by historical standards, but it is at least showing some signs of welcome change. It’s far too early to suggest that housing is on...