Overview In an uncommon occurrence, residential construction in April outperformed industrial production and retail sales, both of which were basically flat m/m. However, the gain in housing starts followed the...
The cherry season in California, a crucial period for the agricultural industry, has already begun its peak which will stretch into mid to late June. This intense period lasts for...
The Biden Administration took a page out of the Trump Administration handbook this week as it announced big tariff hikes on imports from China. Regular readers of Universal Cargo’s blog...
Chart of the Week: Van Contract Initial reporting of average base rate per mile, National Truckload Index removing estimated fuel costs above $1.20/mile – USA SONAR: VCRPM1.USA, NTIL12.USA Truckload contract rates...
A trucker from Ohio was recently honored for his efforts to aid an injured fellow trucker.The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) named truck driver Devin Rhinehardt, from Twinsburg, Ohio, a TCA Highway Angel for helping another...
In the past year Samsara technology prevented an estimated 200,000 crashes. Now they’ve teamed up with Together for Safer Roads, an NGO dedicated to road safety, to share best practices...
Backhaul demand boosts rates for intra-Asia liners out of IndiaLocal industry observers and carrier executives expect Asian import flows into India to remain buoyant, aided by growing demand for raw...
Overview This week was light on economic indicators, but next week brings a plethora of indicators, including industrial production, retail sales, residential construction, and inflation at both the consumer and...
Outbound flatbed volumes in the New Orleans freight market are currently running around 36% higher than last year, boosted by a surge in breakbulk imports into the Port of New...
As temperatures climb, the excitement for grilling season intensifies. From sizzling steaks to mouthwatering burgers, the joy of firing up the grill and relishing delicious, barbecued fare is irresistible. Yet,...
