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U.S. Trailer Orders Rise in March Despite Seasonal Slowdown
Sequential gain bucks historical pattern as manufacturers report uptick heading into spring.
Markets & Rates
Spot and contract rates, fuel prices, lane trends, capacity, freight demand.
Trimble white paper ties real-time visibility to carrier profit
New ebook argues high-fidelity data integration cuts dwell time and strengthens shipper relationships — if carriers use it right.
Contract Cushion Evaporates as Spot and Contract Rates Converge
The spread between contract and spot rates has collapsed, leaving carriers with less pricing flexibility and shippers rethinking long-term commitments.
Diesel prices to keep climbing despite Iran ceasefire, EIA warns
Strait of Hormuz reopening could take months, keeping fuel costs elevated through summer
C.H. Robinson Forecasts 17% Rate Jump as Hormuz Snarl Drags On
Dry van costs projected up 17% year-over-year through end of 2026, while ceasefire fails to reopen Strait of Hormuz and 600+ vessels remain stranded.
Motive, Averitt, MVT Roll Out Tech Aimed at Cutting Carrier Costs
Three moves this week show fleets betting on integrated data and AI to trim downtime, fuel spend, and admin work.
TFI's TA Dedicated swallows Triangle Warehouse, adds 900K sq ft and 1,000 trucks
Minneapolis deal brings food-grade cold storage, rail access, and regional fleet to TFI's dedicated arm