The Chainalytics-Cowen Indices are indicating a slowing freight market in April, but how does that help us in mid-June?

Canadian National is making good on its promises to fix some of their deteriorated infrastructure and ramp up in response to being challenged on their ability to handle surging freight volumes. The Fed is expected to raise rates while trucking companies invest in the future.

Daimler Trucks of North America reveals 2 new services that take a very datacentric approach. One of them will improve the driver experience.

Daimler released two electric commercial vehicles at yesterdays Market Days event for investors and media. The commercial vehicle maker just let everyone know their intentions to not only play but win the electric game.

Incumbent OEMs like Daimler, Volvo, and VW have seized the reins in the electric truck race. The only question is whether trucks like the Freightliner eCascadia will be able to deliver a performance competitive with Elon Musk’s Tesla Semi.

The L.A. market wakes up after a sleepy early spring. With container prices increasing on the spot market, China could be the main factor.

Capacity is tightening in portions of the Missouri valley as warmer temperatures have agriculture shipment volumes and the need for reefers increasing. This could be a sign of the overall market heating up again.

Retail sales are in. One more indicator the economy is still rolling along. Trucking companies show signs of continuous improvement.

Companies may tell you they are innovative, but a lot of the time standard procedures and internal structure inhibits the creative process limiting a company’s ability to progress. Kenco has found success by dedicating themselves to the cause.

The spring season has yet to see an event big enough to move carriers from their newly executed contracts.

Freight rates have increased significantly in a short period of time over the past year. Aside from shipping volume increases and driver shortages, there is another less discussed factor at play.

Carrier Lists combines their carrier sourcing information with SaferWatch’s assessment data to provide a unique consolidated service for freight brokers.

The first month of the second quarter is in the books. While the economy shows it is still going strong, there is some tempering in the freight market. Trucking companies are still uncertain with what lies ahead.

USA Truck posts a strong first quarter earnings continuing its torrid turnaround pace.

Echol Global Logistics a 3PL based in Chicago busts through earnings estimates in the first quarter. A combination of market conditions and productivity improvements paved the way.

DAT is reporting dry van rates are decreasing. The Tender Rejection Index is indicating this trend should continue over the next few weeks.

The Rose Acre Farms egg recall had im-peck-able timing occuring right after the Easter season. Here is how the freight industry had a hand in egg price increases.

Driver retention is a hot button topic in trucking right now. Some trucking companies are focusing their technological improvements on helping create a better environment for their pivotal employees.

The third installment of CarrierLists and FreightWaves load sourcing survey has more of the same. We dig a little deeper to see something about the industry that is seemingly obvious, but is it?

The third installment of CarrierLists and FreightWaves load sourcing survey has more of the same. We dig a little deeper to see something about the industry that is seemingly obvious, but is it?

ELD hard enforcement had its impact on rates months ago, but the physical impacts to drivers and people on the ground is still an issue. Autonomous vehicle technology is progressing rapidly. 

DAT reported flat to lower rates in this weeks national averages. The TRI has been suggesting a softening market for the past few weeks. 

The first quarter of 2018 has come to a close. While volatile, many transportation companies saw growth and shippers are recognizing a potential shift in who has the leverage in the marketplace for the first time in years. 

XPO announced it is releasing a consolidated digital platform into the marketplace. XPO Connect is the latest digital offering by a transportation provider attempting to offer more visibility an functionality to its customers. 

A push for density-based pricing is happening in the less-than-truckload (LTL) segment of the transportation industry, but it’s nothing new. 

The technological revolution is underway in supply chain management. The big companies are investing heavily in growing this largely ignored aspect of the industry. 

The second wave of survey results from CarrierLists shows a similar result as the first. Little to no freight is being sourced by the digital app. The developers may need to dig a little deeper. . 

Trump and China cool off which should allow the economy and subsequently the transportation industry some respite. China creepily leading the pack on AI. 

Freight market activity is stabilizing as carriers move into new contract cycles. The ELD hard enforcement period appears to be a non-factor so far. 

The Chicago area is considered a keystone to many freight networks and as such a reliable indicator to the overall health of the trucking industry. WIth all the talks of trade wars and ELDs signs point to a remarkably stable environment, but for how long?

There has been a lot of hype surrounding the arrival of the hard enforcement period of ELD carrier compliance, but according to the Tender Rejection Index it has mostly been a non-factor to the overall freight market. 

Transportation is increasing its usage of technology in many areas, but apparently relationships still drive the small to mid-size carrier market when it comes to load generation. Freight brokers could also be blind to an untapped resource…until now. 

Trump and China continue to trade blows as threats of a trade war increase. The ELD mandate gets the next level treatment as enforcement gets real. 

Spring has sprung in the Southeast as warmer weather sends shippers into full throttle. The unofficial capital of the South is leading the way according to a new index. Could this mean higher rates in an already heated market?

A wet pattern continues in the middle to eastern sections of the country, making it difficult for carriers to manage surging spring volumes coming out of the south. This impacts all modes of transportation including the beleaguered rail lines.  

General Mills is citing higher freight costs as a reason for lower than expected earning. This is not an uncommon issue in today’s marketplace. There could be solutions coming in the future. 

An new opportunity in an old port town is being largely ignored by the trucking community. Charleston South Carolina is showing signs of rapid expansion as the freight market cools down in the more voluminous Savannah. 

As record setting winter weather continues to disrupt all forms of transportation in America, the Northeast sees dramatic declines in freight acceptance.