Beyond The Road (The Transportation Industry Podcast‪)‬ Anderson Trucking Service (ATS)

Free Resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70July is a hot month in the trucking industry, and we're not talking about weather. (At least, not just the weather - it gets freaking hot in these cabs, people!)As Q3 kicks off in July, we see the southern states' produce season continues to ramp up, household goods move nationwide, and the Independence Day holiday put a dent in truck capacity.Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) has been around for a lot of Julys. As a result, we’ve refined our under...

ATS Learning Hub: ATS Learning Hub: https://hubs.ly/Q02r2r6V0June in the trucking industry kicks off summer with the 4th of July, travel, concerts, back to school, construction and more! Today, we meet with Eric, Mike and Dean from ATS Logistics to discuss the upcoming months and how you, as a shipper, can prepare and set yourself up for success!Connect with ATS on. . . LinkedInFacebookInstagramCheck out the. . . Trucking Industry Channel (YouTube)Truck Driving Channel (YouTube)ATS WebsiteDri...

Topics covered in this episode:Overview of Open-Deck Trucking Markets in 2024Trucking Industry Cost Pressures | Current StateHow prices are calculatedWhat happens in May and Spring in Open-Deck ShippingHow Open-Deck Trucking is Different this MayConnect with ATS on. . . LinkedInFacebookInstagramCheck out the. . . Trucking Industry Channel (YouTube)Truck Driving Channel (YouTube)ATS WebsiteDrive4ATS Website

Open-deck freight shipping is one of the most complicated segments of the transportation industry. The flatbed marketplace, although a vital piece of the U.S. economy, is influenced by external forces like weather and government spending. If flatbed shipping holds a place in your supply chain, you'll want to ensure you do everything you can to keep these shipments running efficiently. Recently, trucking companies have faced unique constraints, making it difficult to keep their doors open and ...

2023 was a difficult year for trucking companies. It was a great one for shippers though. Spot rates, which have been depressed since 2022, have remained low in 2024. In this episode of Beyond The Road, we discuss current transportation industry market trends and where we expect things to trend throughout the year. Topics covered in this episode: 2024 Freight Rates Overview2024 Truckload Market ProjectionsSeasonality Discussions Q2 2024Current State of Load-to-Truck RatiosTrucking Compan...

February is one of the slowest months in trucking. Even if it's slow for your company, there are things you can do to set yourself up for success in the months ahead. Things will get busy again, let's make sure you're prepared when they do. In this episode of Beyond the Road, learn everything you need to know about February. This includes how capacity tightens in the open-deck market due to harsh weather in the northern U.S., how oversize shipments are impacted by limited daylight and how the...