Month: October 2025

Sweet potatoes are a versatile and popular crop, especially during the American fall and winter holidays. The harvest season typically runs from late summer through fall, usually peaking in September and October. North Carolina is the undisputed leader in U.S. sweet potato production, with Sampson County in the Charlotte freight market being a major hub.… Continue reading Reefer report: Sweet potato harvest surge drives seasonal reefer demand

The oil and gas exploration industry, particularly in West Texas, is a significant demand driver for flatbed carriers, as this region accounts for 44-46% of all U.S. drilling rigs. The Permian Basin, with the highest concentration of drilling rigs in the country, requires substantial amounts of drilling pipe and oil well casing. However, active drilling… Continue reading Flatbed report: West Texas oil rigs and truckload volumes fall but spot rates hold firm