Transportation

As fireworks lit the sky over the July 4th holiday, the U.S. economy delivered a mixed bag of signals—some celebratory, others far more cautionary. While political wins and a steady...

The U.S. freight market experienced a slight dip in May, with trucking activity decreasing by 0.1% after a 0.5% gain in April. This “seesaw freight demand pattern” makes it challenging...

Key Insights on Managing Seasonal Freight Pressures Welcome to the final episode in our Summer Shipping Series! As the grilling season heats up, businesses are facing the pressures of rising...

President Trump extended the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries other than China. But not for long. Today was supposed to be the last day of the pause before...

The American Trucking Associations (ATA), once the pre-eminent voice of the trucking industry, is losing ground. Its president, Chris Spear, is not pleased. Last week, I posted on X a...

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is giving a heads up about an oversize load moving at night from Rollinsford to Salem. The DOT warns of delays and suggests taking alternate...

(Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg) NEW YORK — Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries say they will boost production by 548,000 barrels per day in August in a move...

How To Compare Your Rates to Industry Averages In today’s volatile freight market, fleet owners are under pressure to manage costs, retain margins, and maintain service quality. One often underutilized...

In 2024, Americans spent an impressive $8.5 billion on hot dogs and sausages at U.S. supermarkets, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. Los Angeles led the nation...

June 2025 Freight Market Update: Tariff Impact, Tightening Capacity, and Shifting Seasonal Trends In this month’s Freight Market Update, Brian is back with Bryce Williford to dive into the unique...