Some trucks are just cursed. That’s just the fact. Used trucks are especially a dice roll. You know the one — every time it goes in for a PM, something new gets discovered. Transmission slipping. Electrical gremlins. DPF acting up. And as soon as you think you’re back on the road making money, bam—check engine… Continue reading When the Wheels Stop Turning – What to Do With a Truck That Won’t Stay Out of the Shop
Month: September 2025
Breakdown Breakdown – How to Handle Road Repairs Without Getting Ripped Off
You’re rolling through Arkansas, just crossed the state line, and boom—your check engine light hits, your coolant temp spikes, and the power falls out of the pedal. You limp it to the shoulder, hazard lights flashing. You’re not just down—you’re at the mercy of a roadside repair vendor you’ve never met, in a city you… Continue reading Breakdown Breakdown – How to Handle Road Repairs Without Getting Ripped Off
Dry van report: Decline in cardboard sales signals economic caution
Market analysts are closely monitoring the demand for cardboard, especially in the corrugated sector, as an unconventional yet significant economic indicator. Recent data shows a decline in sales of corrugated cardboard, which is commonly used for shipping consumer goods. Nearly half of surveyed box producers reported worsening demand compared to three months earlier, suggesting potential… Continue reading Dry van report: Decline in cardboard sales signals economic caution
Reefer report: 2025 potato shipments forecasts to decline
The 2025 potato season in Washington and Oregon is projected to see a slight decrease in shipments despite a favorable harvest characterized by good size and quality, largely due to reduced demand for processed potato products. In Washington, the second-largest potato producer in the U.S., acreage is expected to decline from 159,500 acres in 2024… Continue reading Reefer report: 2025 potato shipments forecasts to decline
Flatbed report: Meta pledges hundreds of billions for AI data centers in superintelligence push
Mark Zuckerberg announced last month that Meta Platforms plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in constructing several large AI data centers. This initiative intensifies his pursuit of superintelligence technology and fuels a competitive drive for top engineering talent. Get the clearest, most accurate view of the truckload marketplace with data from DAT iQ.… Continue reading Flatbed report: Meta pledges hundreds of billions for AI data centers in superintelligence push