Dry van spot rates increased for a fourth straight week for the first time since May 2021 Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended October 18 showed a stronger market in rates and volume. Regional data implies strength from more factors than just relief and recovery from Hurricane Milton and perhaps […]
The 2024-25 WIT Index survey found a substantial number of women in influential leadership roles The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) recently released findings of its 2024-25 WIT Index. This unique research is the industry’s barometer to benchmark and measure the percentage of women who make up critical roles in transportation. These roles include corporate […]
Ryder honors 13 carriers for service quality and operational excellence. Metrics include on-time performance, customer service, economic value, and innovation Ryder System announced its top carrier selections for the 27th Annual Ryder Carrier Quality Awards. The award program recognizes United States and Canada carriers for service quality and operational excellence based on a variety of […]
With approximately 20% of its workforce as veterans, Werner offers uniquely designed programs and benefits tailored toward the military community Werner Enterprises, Inc. transportation and logistics provider, has been recognized with the National Award for Outstanding Large Employer of Veterans by the American Legion. Established in 1969, the Veterans Employment and Education Commission’s Employer Awards Program […]
“September showed we’re firmly into a new freight cycle after nearly 22 months of rather extreme expansion and 27 months of contraction,” said Ken Adamo, DAT Chief of Analytics” Truckload freight volumes and rates in September signaled that the usual cyclical demand for truckload capacity is on the upswing, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which […]
The world’s largest telematics company, Geotab, today released an analysis on commercial freight data on five key U.S. bridges, showcasing the impact closures can have on the surrounding region Geotab ITS, A two-week closure in June of the highly-traveled Memphis-Arkansas bridge connecting the states of Arkansas and Tennessee resulted in an 1750% increase in harsh driving events […]
