Preliminary North American Class 8 truck orders showed a modest improvement in October, totaling 24,300 units, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence. That’s an 18% increase month-over-month but still 22% below...
Residential construction, specifically for single-family homes and existing home repair and remodeling, drives flatbed demand for lumber. According to Dustin Jalbert of Fastmarkets, the latter accounts for up to 40%...
The logistics industry held steady in October, with transportation metrics more closely resembling a firming market following a three-year-plus freight recession, according to a monthly sentiment survey. The Logistics Managers’...
The electric aircraft developer’s IPO is double-digits oversubscribed and is expected to price at $34 per share. (Tiffany Hagler-Geard/Bloomberg) November 3, 2025 4:52 PM, EST | Updated: November 3, 2025...
Intermodal savings rose in Q3, but might not yield high rates in ‘26While intermodal savings remain above 20%, according to the latest Intermodal Savings Index, there is not enough pressure...
Stable fuel prices and softer freight rates lifted FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) into positive territory in August — a rare sign of relief for shippers navigating a volatile freight...
Carriers: Unlock more profits with DAT LaneMakers Finding consistent, reliable freight is key. Why can it be so difficult? We talk to carriers all the time who say they spend...
Universal Cargo’s blog was going to publish a guest post today, but then big international shipping news hit late last night/early this morning. President Trump and President Xi JinPing made...
Big jury payouts — sometimes topping $100 million — are becoming more common across the trucking industry. These “nuclear verdicts” are driving up insurance costs, putting companies at risk, and...
Effective Dec. 1, the toll rate for crossing the eastbound span of the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan. Trucks and buses will now pay $5.25 per axle.This planned...
