Diesel costs were supposed to make 2020 more difficult for struggling carriers, but wholesale fuel prices have fallen rapidly, which should help carriers in the slow season.
The coronavirus is having a far-reaching impact across the globe. The timing may make things worse for domestic trucking.
Reefer volumes have broken out this winter as dry van demand fades. Does this mean the sector is in for a strong recovery in 2020?
New fleet growth is slowing while used truck prices collapse. Is this the first sign of contracting trucking capacity?
California’s AB5 has caused significant disruption prior to the planned enforcement period. Has there been a measurable impact to the supply of carriers in the state?
Insurance premiums are a growing concern in the trucking industry, even as statistics show reduced incidents. What is driving the soaring insurance costs?
Lead times fell throughout 2019 as shippers became accustomed to excessive capacity.
The truckload sector has had a breakout December thanks to a booming holiday peak. Is this a signal of a long-term shift to the over-supplied freight market?
Chart of the Week: 3-Year-Old Used Truck Prices – USA, Cass Freight Shipments Index – USA SONAR: UT3.USA, CFIS.USA At this point the news and story of Celadon, the largest truckload failure in history has been covered extensively in the media. The 3,000+ trucking company was by far the largest to shut down in what has been […]
The rise of e-commerce has increased the amount of low mileage freight, but that comes at an unexpected cost to shippers.
West Coast freight volumes have been robust in 2019, but empty rail containers signal that the balance is shifting east heading into 2020.
The housing and construction sectors are showing signs of life, giving truckers a rare hint of optimism for the coming months.
Reefer demand jumps in contrast to the general freight market, despite much colder temps across the U.S.
Freight volumes fell off a cliff at the end of October. Is this yet another reason for concern that the market may slow even further?
The rails managed to increase rates while trucking rates continued to compress in October.
Reefer volumes have declined in 2019 as shippers have taken advantage of cheap van rates, but declining production and trade wars have hurt the cause as well.
Retail is expected to be the great savior of the 4th quarter economy. Hopefully retaill shipment volumes are not an indication of things to come.
Freight volumes took a nosedive to this past week, which led to the biggest difference in annual freight volumes this year.
A popular manufacturing index is signalling a rough ride for trucking after the holiday season.
Trucking volumes are up YoY, while rail intermodal volumes have fallen. Now may be the time for long time competitors to explore new partnerships.
