Industry insight

Jun 14, 2019 Apr 18, 2019

Warm up for the year with King’s Q1 industry report

Now that we’re well into 2019, it’s time to see what’s happening in the logistics industry. Q1 is always important because it sets the pace for the entire year. So far, economic growth has eased after strong growth in 2018. Average GDP growth for 2018 was 3% and...
Jan 28, 2019

Before the Super Bowl, there’s the Shipper Bowl

Last year, the Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) and American Trucking Associations (ATA) reminded everyone of just how many goods are moved in preparation for the Super Bowl. They added up how many truckloads it took to move four of the most common game-time...
Jan 25, 2019

Tracking down the difference an ELD makes

Roughly a year ago, the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate was just about the hottest hot-button topic on carriers’ and truckers’ minds. But as outlined in the annual Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry report by The American Transportation Research...
Dec 20, 2018

Ring in the New Year with King’s Q4 industry report

We are well into the holiday season, Christmas and New Years are right around the corner and the logistics industry is booming. Trucking industry volumes are expected to grow 4.2% for 2018, and the economy is showing very strong signs of continued expansion. While GDP...