September is a transitional time: School starts, regular season baseball ends, iced coffees give way to pumpkin spice lattes, and Labor Day marks the unofficial beginning of fall.
The Trucking Industry in August 2024: What You Should Know
Posted by Charles Kuykendall on Jul 22, 2024 9:00:00 AM
August represents a turning point in the year’s ebb and flow of freight. The summer slowly starts to shift toward cooler weather, students head back to school, and harvest begins on new crops in..
2024 Transportation Industry Mid-Year Market Update
Posted by Paul Pfeiffer on Jul 8, 2024 9:00:00 AM
It's hard to believe that we're halfway to the finish line of 2024, isn't it?
The Trucking Industry in July 2024: What You Should Know
Posted by Eric Metso on Jun 17, 2024 9:00:00 AM
July is a hot month in the trucking industry, and we're not talking about weather. (At least, not just weather - it gets freaking hot in these cabs, people!)
As Q3 kicks off in July, we see the..
The Trucking Industry in June 2024: What You Should Know
Posted by Eric Metso on May 24, 2024 1:26:15 PM
The four weeks of June are always among the trucking industry’s most strenuous.
The Trucking Industry In October 2023: What you should know
Posted by Scott Cromer on Sep 20, 2023 8:49:00 AM
October brings the World Series, Halloween and the start of the fourth quarter. And while it can be easy to write October off as the last month before the busy holiday season, experienced shippers know that..
Common Transportation Industry Market Cycles: What They Are and What They Mean For You
Posted by Paul Pfeiffer on Nov 16, 2022 10:00:00 AM
Most businesses are cyclical, in some way, with their financial earnings sensitive to changes in the economy or time of year. Companies that sell consumer-discretionary products like electronics or furniture..
What’s Going On With the Diesel Shortage? (Explanation, Forecast, Planning Tips)
Posted by Eric Metso on Nov 9, 2022 10:00:00 AM
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is a government agency that collects, analyzes and reports energy information to policymakers and the public.
The 10 Largest Truckload Van Carriers in 2024 (And How to Choose)
Posted by Derik Gertken on Jul 6, 2022 10:00:00 AM
Filling your network with reliable trucking companies, though important to your long-term success, has never been simple. There are hundreds of thousands of truckload carriers in the U.S. alone, each claiming..