Month: June 2026

U.S. manufacturing just posted its strongest reading since May 2022. The ISM Manufacturing PMI came in at 54.0% in May — up 1.3 points from April and its highest level in four years, marking the fifth consecutive month of expansion. For trucking, this is a demand signal worth watching: when factories are buying more, making… Continue reading Dry Van Report: Manufacturing hits a 4-year high. Here’s what it means for freight demand

FedEx Corp. and the air cargo arm of China Southern Airlines last week agreed to strategically collaborate on ways to improve the efficiency and service capabilities of their air logistics networks by leveraging each company’s respective advantages and sharing best practices. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding formally establishing a working relationship in Guangzhou,… Continue reading FedEx, China Southern Airlines to explore cargo cooperation

As Walmart rolls out 30-minute delivery in select markets it’s throwing in a Subway sandwich to make its service more tasty to shoppers than express delivery from rival Amazon. The retail behemoth on Thursday announced that customers in six states can order a Subway meal directly through the Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) app or website and… Continue reading Hungry? Get a Subway sandwich with your Walmart parcel delivery

Chart of the Week:  Outbound Average Length of Haul – USA SONAR: OALOHA.USA Despite the ongoing tightening of the domestic truckload market, the trend of shrinking load lengths that began in 2024 shows little sign of reversing. Since June 2024, the average length of haul in SONAR’s tender data set has declined from approximately 607 miles to… Continue reading Truckload’s shrinking miles

Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week in Borderlands Mexico: Uber Freight sees earlier peak season, stronger Mexico demand; Mexico freight trucking sector outpaces broader economy in Q1; and 1.1M-square-foot logistics center planned in Phoenix area.  Uber Freight sees earlier peak season,… Continue reading Borderlands Mexico: Uber Freight sees earlier peak season, strong Mexico demand