Freight & Trucking Market News & Research Sites
I found these websites about the Trucking industry that offer market research, industry news, rate trends, logistics analysis, and transportation insights for the freight, trucking, and logistics sectors. You can add any additional information, experiences you've had, concerns, and issues you find in the comments. Or, ask questions about other and more specific topics. Thank you. What are some Freight & Trucking Market News & Research Sites? 1. Transport Topics Website: ttnews.com Focus: Trucking news, regulations, equipment, fleet management. Publisher of the Top 100 For-Hire Carriers and Top Logistics Companies rankings. 2. JOC (Journal of Commerce) Website: joc.com Focus: Global shipping, container markets, port performance, logistics trends. Strong on intermodal, drayage, and international trade logistics. 3. DAT Freight & Analytics Website: dat.com/blog Focus: Spot rate trends, lane pricing, market indexes, load-to-truck ratios. Their Trendlines tool is valuable for brokers, dispatchers, and carriers. 4. FTR Intelligence Website: ftrintel.com Focus: Freight forecasting, economic analysis, transportation trends. Offers deep-dive reports and Freightcast™ forecasts. 5. CCJ (Commercial Carrier Journal) Website: ccjdigital.com Focus: Fleet technology, business operations, regulatory updates. Covers equipment reviews, ELDs, maintenance, and driver issues. 6. Overdrive Online Website: overdriveonline.com Focus: Owner-operator issues, trucking life, diesel prices, industry updates. Great for small fleets and independents. 7. Bulk Transporter Website: bulktransporter.com Focus: Liquid, gas, and dry bulk freight—tanks, hazmat, etc. Niche market but strong reporting for specialized carriers. 8. Inbound Logistics Website: inboundlogistics.com Focus: Supply chain strategy, warehouse optimization, logistics providers.