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(2 articles)Manufacturing
High ImpactAug 10, 2026Industrial Boom Drives Freight Recovery, But Driver Shortage Looms
The U.S. industrial sector is experiencing its strongest expansion in years, with the ISM Manufacturing index reaching 55.6 and marking seven consecutive months of growth. This expansion extends well
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Demand Planning
High ImpactJul 8, 2026AI & Defense Spending Surge Could Boost Flatbed Freight Demand
The flatbed freight sector faces a significant upswing driven by two structural demand drivers: the buildout of AI infrastructure requiring data center equipment and materials, and elevated defense sp
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