Transportation

Diesel has fallen 83.3 cents a gallon on average since Nov. 7. (Bim/Getty Images) The national average price of diesel dipped 2.5 cents to $4.524 a gallon, according to Energy...

Despite the collapse in spot rates, ocean carriers are fundamentally in a stronger position than in the past, and shippers would be wise not to confuse a temporary downcycle with...

The outlook for flatbed carriers in the housing construction industry continues to worsen. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), homebuilder sentiment in November dropped for the 12th...

Ecommerce sales rose swiftly during the pandemic, significantly increasing demand in the less-than-truckload (LTL) space. This has caused shippers to change their shipping choices. BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more...

The federal government is threatening to put its thumb on the scales of the trucking portion of the nation’s supply chain. With a proposed rule reminiscent of California’s AB5, the...

Chart of the Week: Inbound Ocean TEUs Index, Outbound Tender Volume Index – USA SONAR: IOTI.USA, OTVI.USA From January 2019 through the first two weeks of January 2023 companies have booked container...

TravelCenters of America today said it signed 30 new franchise agreements in 2022, reaching its annual target. The company said in a statement it remains focused on franchising for accelerated...

fuel emissions, employee labor models, highway safety and access to parking are some of the issues the trucking industry will put before Congress. (WillEye/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — With the 118th...

Plunge in trans-Pac rates, volumes sink Q4 revenues for Taiwan carriers Despite the fourth-quarter crash in revenues, all three Taiwan-based carriers still booked record revenues for the full year, suggesting...

Key Takeaways GDP rises 2.6% annualized in Q3. The goods transport economy falls 3.1%. Aircraft, autos boost durable goods orders. Real consumer spending moved higher. Automotive continues to lead retail...