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Lumber prices keep tight grip on shippers and importers
Despite the significant drop in price, lumber remains an expensive commodity. Whether the price will continue to fall is uncertain.
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Shepko named permanent CEO at Daseke
The long time board member had been interim chief since early this year
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Flatbed steady amid lumber shortages, construction tightness
CFO Thom Albrecht doesn’t think the lumber shortage has been “that big of a deal” for flatbed carriers.
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Transportation sector boom has become self-limiting
The industrial sector is trying to recover faster than transportation can react. There are numerous factors limiting the economic recovery, illustrating that it is harder…
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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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