Lowell, IN Freight Carriers & Brokers in Lowell, Indiana

Atlas Van Lines Survey — No Fleet Equipment or Maintenance Impact

Corporate relocation budget survey from Atlas Van Lines has no bearing on truck specs, recalls, or shop operations.

Apr 30, 2026

Intermodal Volume Up 2.2% as Grain and Petroleum Lead Rail Gains

Week ending April 18 pushed year-to-date rail traffic ahead of 2025 levels, with grain up 22.9% and petroleum up 15.5% as Iran conflict whipsaws global prices.

Apr 30, 2026

General

Oil Price Surge Could Last Months — What It Means for Diesel Costs

Energy executives warn war-driven supply disruption will outlast the fighting, keeping diesel retail elevated through summer.

Apr 30, 2026

Markets & Rates

US West Coast Diesel Exports to Australia: What Iran Fuel Shortage Means for Domestic Prices

Rare diesel cargoes are moving from the US West Coast to Australia as the Iran conflict tightens global fuel supply — a trade route shift that could pressure domestic diesel ava…

Apr 30, 2026

Markets & Rates

CSX Cuts Chicago Barr Yard Operations, Shifts Switching to Belt Railway

CSX dropped daily car inventory at Barr Yard from 1,400–1,800 to 228 as of last week, routing traffic through BRC and IHB to cut transit times.

Apr 30, 2026

General

Port Automation Debate Has No Direct Fleet Equipment Impact

FMC chair calls U.S. ports 'grossly inefficient' and cites permitting delays, but the automation and dredging discussion does not change truck specs, trailer requirements, or ma…

Apr 30, 2026

Markets & Rates

Brent Crude Hits $103.88 as Iran Conflict Pushes Oil Higher

July Brent rose $2.19 to $103.88 per barrel April 28 — the second straight session above $100 — as the Iran war drags into its second month with no diplomatic resolution in sight.

Apr 30, 2026

General

ArcBest Q1 tonnage up 6.5% as ABF Freight shipment weight climbs

LTL carrier beat tonnage forecast with 5% heavier shipments; asset-based revenue rose 2% per day despite 19-cent y/y EPS drop

Apr 30, 2026

General

ArcBest Q1 Revenue Up Despite Soft Freight — What Equipment Spend Says

Fort Smith LTL and asset-light carrier posts revenue gain in uncertain market. First-quarter results offer early read on fleet capital allocation as tonnage climbs but rates sta…

Apr 29, 2026

General

TFI Q1 Earnings Beat — What Flatbed Acquisition Growth Means for Equipment

TFI International's first-quarter results topped expectations on flatbed and industrial freight volume. The carrier's downturn acquisitions expanded its customer base, but the s…

Apr 29, 2026

General

ArcBest Reports Q1 Loss but Sees April Rate Firming in LTL and Truckload

The Fort Smith carrier posted a $1 million net loss but beat consensus on adjusted EPS. Executives say pricing is climbing as capacity exits continue and the LTL sector stays di…

Apr 29, 2026

Markets & Rates