The Big Picture The Mother’s Day hangover is real. Florida spot rates are pulling back sharply — Atlanta dropped -24% in a single week — exactly the correction telegraphed when DAT reefer rates surged +25% on the floral push two weeks ago. But the story isn’t just what Florida lost; it’s what California gained. Salinas-Watsonville,… Continue reading Reefer Report: Florida corrects, California surges; The seasonal handoff is here
Month: May 2026
Why the freight industry needs Certified Fraud Compliance Officers
The freight industry has spent years investing in technology to stop cargo theft and freight fraud. Companies now use onboarding platforms, monitoring systems, identity verification tools, fraud scoring, tracking software, and AI-driven analytics to help reduce risk. Yet despite all of these tools, freight fraud continues to grow. That is because technology alone does not… Continue reading Why the freight industry needs Certified Fraud Compliance Officers
Inside Volvo’s new 13-Liter D13 engine for 2027
The trucking industry’s countdown to the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2027 emissions standards is accelerating. Volvo Trucks North America is betting its next-generation D13 engine can deliver cleaner air without sacrificing performance and reliability for its fleet customers. Volvo Trucks North America has introduced a completely redesigned D13 engine that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by 83%… Continue reading Inside Volvo’s new 13-Liter D13 engine for 2027
Dry Van Report: Manufacturing holds its ground, but the pressure is building
U.S. manufacturing expanded in April for the fourth consecutive month, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI holding steady at 52.7% — matching March’s reading exactly. New orders continued to gain ground, rising to 54.1% from 53.5%, signaling that demand hasn’t buckled yet under the weight of geopolitical uncertainty. Production also remained in expansion at 53.4%, though… Continue reading Dry Van Report: Manufacturing holds its ground, but the pressure is building
Flatbed Report: Home Depot is going pro, and flatbed carriers should pay attention
Home Depot is aggressively pivoting from DIY shoppers to professional contractors — acquiring wholesale distributors of roofing shingles, drywall, and ductwork to capture a larger slice of the $700 billion pro market. With housing turnover near historic lows and new construction flat, the company is chasing share, not market growth. For flatbed carriers, that means… Continue reading Flatbed Report: Home Depot is going pro, and flatbed carriers should pay attention