Virginia Touts Robust Economic Growth in Richmond Region
Virginia state and Henrico County officials touted a series of grand openings, including an Amazon robotics fulfillment center and a Coca-Cola Consolidated distribution facility.
US Small-Business Optimism Drops by Most Since End of 2022
U.S. small-business optimism in January suffered the biggest drop since 2022, due to weak profits and sales expectations, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
US Economy Grew at Strong 3.3% Rate to End 2023
WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy grew at a brisk 3.3% annual pace in Q4 as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend despite high interest rates and price levels.
Using Technology to Solve Trucking’s Top Industry Issues
Program Aired: December 7, 2 p.m. ET Recently released results from an American Transportation Research Institute survey shows the economy, truck parking, fuel prices and zero-emission vehicles are some of the most critical issues in trucking, among others. Register for this webinar, presented by PrePass and Geotab, and learn new ways your fleet can use technology to better address these important concerns.
December 7, 2023Producer Prices in October Drop Most Since 2020
U.S. wholesale prices fell sharply last month as inflationary pressure continued to ease after a year and a half of higher interest rates.
BLS: Coming Decade to See Job Growth in Warehousing, Logistics
Transportation and warehousing will be among the fastest-growing economic sectors for the coming decade, according to a new U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis.
Economy Accelerated to a Strong 4.9% Rate Last Quarter
WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied rising interest rates to spend at a brisk pace.
How Freight Brokers Survive in a Down Market
The second quarter of 2023 has revealed a potentially bleaker outlook for the freight market, almost reaching numbers of the freight recession witnessed in 2019. Discover the secrets behind success as we explore how freight brokers should navigate the uncertainty of a down market.
October 1, 2023Maximize Email Efficiency Through AI
Traditional freight brokerage operations have been historically inefficient. Manual processes and associated errors are now being overhauled by AI-driven technology that streamline the manual and time-consuming workflows, all while providing next-gen insights that foster data-driven decisions. Download the whitepaper to explore how we’re empowering brokers to maximize efficiency through automation.
September 1, 2023Labor Market Still Resilient, Adds 187,000 Jobs in August
The nation’s employers added 187,000 jobs in August, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed.