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EFS chat recap: Manufacturing and commercial building keeps flatbeds busy
“They have been productive and have risen to the occasion. I really feel like the millennials were the ones that came of age with this…
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Loadsmart continues growth strategy with flatbed offering
The Home Depot, a current customer of Loadsmart, was happy to see the brokerage continue its commitment to bring freight optimization to its supply chain.
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ZMac acquires Mid-Pacific Transportation, increases open-deck capacity
“Mid-Pacific gives us a West Coast presence and significant expertise in the open deck segment of the industry,” said Matt Ziegler, CEO of ZMac Transportation.
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Chart of the Week
Flatbed is making a comeback
Although many questions remain for trucking in 2021, flatbed appears to be poised for a much stronger year.
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Daseke turnaround nets ‘positive outlook’ from ratings agency
Daseke receives a “positive” nod from ratings agency as its restructuring initiatives are being noticed.
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Landstar ups outlook, contends this cycle may not be different
Landstar System inches its fourth-quarter expectations higher but cautions that this trucking cycle may not be different from those in the past.
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Landstar beats recently raised guidance
Truck broker Landstar System handily beats its guidance, which was raised in early September. The company posted its second-best third quarter ever.
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Equipment
September trailer orders go bonkers at 52,000 units (Update)
Fleets placed 52,000 preliminary orders for new trailers in September, the third-highest month in history as pandemic-driven consumer goods demand continues unabated.
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Freightonomics podcast
In the trenches
Anthony and Zach discuss the potential impact of Hurricane Laura to the freight market and bring on special guest Chris Bryant, a flatbed owner-operator, for…
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Daseke shares up 20%; restructuring progress seen in Q2 report
Shares of Daseke surge 20% as the company’s overhaul appears to be ahead of schedule. Second quarter results were better than expectations.
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