The most recent edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI), for the month of November, which was recently released by DAT Freight & Analytics, continued an ongoing theme of steady gains and new high levels for spot truckload volumes and rates. The DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI) reflects the change in the number of loads with
The most recent edition of the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI), which was recently issues by freight transportation consultancy FTR, showed that market conditions remain in a holding pattern, of sorts. According to FTR, a TCI reading above zero represents an adequate trucking environment, with readings above 10 indicating that volumes, prices and margin are in
While Amazon’s earnings are typically astronomical—and the 3rd quarter was no exception, with revenue up 23.7% annually—what truly stood out in supply chain circles is the company’s ongoing and increasingly intense focus on all things shipping and logistics. This was highlighted by Amazon executives noting that the company will spend roughly $1.5 billion—yes, billion—on its one-day
Non-manufacturing activity remained on an even growth pattern in November, according to the most recent edition of the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business, which was issued today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 53.9 in November (a reading of 50 or higher indicates
Non-manufacturing activity remained on an even growth pattern in November, according to the most recent edition of the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business, which was issued today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 53.9 in November (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth
