Tag: Fourth of July

Business

Spot market freight slows a bit, but ‘slump’ may be a stretch

Freight markets often begin to slide in mid-July, and last week’s national metrics fit the normal seasonal trend. That’s a signal that the red-hot demand seen in recent weeks has cooled, but it’s probably a stretch to call the slide a “slump.”

July 19, 2018

Channel 19

One owner-operator’s meditation on old glory

Around half of owner-operators report celebration from the road/business as usual today, when much of America takes time off to celebrate the Fourth; a bit of history and independence day appreciated from the National Weather Service; and this and more from Gordon Alkire: “Our Red White and Blue is a symbol of unity.” …

July 4, 2018

Voices

POLL: Plans for the Fourth, driver?

Will you be celebrating with family/friends at home/elsewhere, celebrating, but on the road mid-trip/between hauls, hauling, or other. Let us know on Overdrive.

July 3, 2018

Business

Pre-holiday, end-of-quarter demand boost extends into this week for flats, vans, reefers

Friday last week marked the end of the second quarter, likewise the start of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, a combination that boosted demand indicators, which average rates followed up.

July 7, 2017

Overdrive Extra

I-40 lanes back open in Arkansas

“Interstate truckers need a good federal highway system. The price we pay is regulation. Want the feds out of your business? Get used to sitting around in local traffic.”

July 4, 2013

Voices

Independence Day trucking traditions

Keep on keeping on: That’s what a lot of commenters on our Facebook page told us they were planning for the Fourth of July, among other proud traditions.

July 4, 2013