Something is Happening
Reports from the field indicate that the recent spike was from shippers and carriers pushing to get work done before July 4th. That is the normal peak of the shipping season, a peak frequently [...]
A Turning Point?
Those of you familiar with The Perry Rule of Three may be looking with alarm at the latest Truckstop.com Market Demand Index (MDI) numbers for dry van.
A Warning Flag From the Data
The “Perry Rule of Three” is a practical expression of the concept of statistical significance that we learned in statistics classes so many years ago...
Trucking Market Grows Tighter
The 2018 data indicates clearly that shippers are very anxious, thus posting many more loads. Carriers are not anxious. Why post if my phone is already ringing off the hook?
