Rail fuel surcharges are a moving target. They are constantly changing, wildly inconsistent across carriers, and often buried in websites or PDFs that require extra effort to decode. Keeping up with these charges can feel...more
Over the past few years, we’ve faced and weathered tough crises—from COVID to war to inflation—each one disrupting some aspect of the supply chain. Earlier this month there was another shock to the system which thankfully...more
The rapid onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 marked a challenging time for the country and, consequently, U.S. freight rail traffic. Manufacturing slowed, consumer purchasing patterns changed, and for many, shopping...more
Slumping lumber prices are causing some major headaches for homebuilders and buyers across the country. Right now, it’s too early to tell, but in the coming months, builders should be able to take advantage of these lower...more
While drivers continue to feel the pain at the pump, truck drivers are getting the worst of it as nationwide diesel fuel prices have surged over 76% in the past year to a nationwide average of $5.78/gal, according to AAA data...more
There are only a handful of things you can count on in life: death, taxes, and hurricanes. This is especially true for those of us living along the Gulf Coast. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...more