Beyond The Road (The Transportation Industry Podcast)

Ep. 27 | May Trucking Industry Market Update: What Shippers Should Keep in Mind This Year

April 19, 2023 Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) Season 1 Episode 27
Ep. 27 | May Trucking Industry Market Update: What Shippers Should Keep in Mind This Year
Beyond The Road (The Transportation Industry Podcast)
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Beyond The Road (The Transportation Industry Podcast)
Ep. 27 | May Trucking Industry Market Update: What Shippers Should Keep in Mind This Year
Apr 19, 2023 Season 1 Episode 27
Anderson Trucking Service (ATS)

As May ramps up, the transportation marketplace continues to change. This is seen most prevalently in the southern U.S. where produce markets start to soak up capacity. With this realization, truck drivers from around the nation flock to these areas and the heightened earning potential they offer. 

Construction season also picks up in May, tightening open-deck capacity across the board. This makes providing ample lead time to your carriers more important than ever. 

It's safe to say May will be an interesting month as it always is. In fact, if you don't plan for DOT blitz week, your business could run into some prolonged issues. In this episode of Beyond The Road, Josh discusses everything you need to know about the trucking industry during May, offering some planning tips for companies like yours to use during the final month of spring. 

Topics Covered in this Video:

  • Dry Van Market Changes in May
  • Open-Deck Market Changes in May
  • Overall Cargo Volume Update
  • Frost Law Update
  • DOT Blitz Week 2023
  • Memorial Day: How to Plan for It
  • Tips for Logistics Managers

Check out these pieces of related content:


Visit the Learning Hub

Connect with ATS on. . .
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram

Check out the. . .
Trucking Industry Channel (YouTube)
Truck Driving Channel (YouTube)
ATS Website
Drive4ATS Website

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As May ramps up, the transportation marketplace continues to change. This is seen most prevalently in the southern U.S. where produce markets start to soak up capacity. With this realization, truck drivers from around the nation flock to these areas and the heightened earning potential they offer. 

Construction season also picks up in May, tightening open-deck capacity across the board. This makes providing ample lead time to your carriers more important than ever. 

It's safe to say May will be an interesting month as it always is. In fact, if you don't plan for DOT blitz week, your business could run into some prolonged issues. In this episode of Beyond The Road, Josh discusses everything you need to know about the trucking industry during May, offering some planning tips for companies like yours to use during the final month of spring. 

Topics Covered in this Video:

  • Dry Van Market Changes in May
  • Open-Deck Market Changes in May
  • Overall Cargo Volume Update
  • Frost Law Update
  • DOT Blitz Week 2023
  • Memorial Day: How to Plan for It
  • Tips for Logistics Managers

Check out these pieces of related content:


Visit the Learning Hub

Connect with ATS on. . .
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram

Check out the. . .
Trucking Industry Channel (YouTube)
Truck Driving Channel (YouTube)
ATS Website
Drive4ATS Website

Topic Intro
Dry Van Market Changes in May
Open-Deck Market Changes in May
Overall Cargo Volume Update
Frost Law Update
DOT Blitz Week 2023
Memorial Day: How to Plan for It
Tips for Logistics Managers
Wrap Up and Offers