North American Surface Trade: Feb. 28

According to the report released Feb.28, 2013 by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), North American surface trade fell 3.2 percent in December 2012 compared to December 2011.  Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, totaled $71.9 billion in December. Read More

North American Surface Trade: Feb. 28

According to the report released Feb.28, 2013 by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), North American surface trade fell 3.2 percent in December 2012 compared to December 2011.  Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, totaled $71.9 billion in December. Read More

Diesel Fuel: Feb. 27

The analysis released Feb. 27, 2013 by the EIA reported that the national average diesel price increased less than a penny to remain at $4.16 per gallon, 11 cents higher than last year at this time.  The East Coast price also increased by less than a penny to remain at $4.20 per gallon, while the West Coast price decreased by less than a penny to remain at $4.30 per gallon.  The average price in the Midwest went down one cent to $4.12 per gallon.  The Gulf Coast price is $4.09 per gallon, two cents higher than last week.  The Rocky Mountain price rose three cents to $4.06 per gallon.

Diesel Fuel: Feb. 27

The analysis released Feb. 27, 2013 by the EIA reported that the national average diesel price increased less than a penny to remain at $4.16 per gallon, 11 cents higher than last year at this time.  The East Coast price also increased by less than a penny to remain at $4.20 per gallon, while the West Coast price decreased by less than a penny to remain at $4.30 per gallon.  The average price in the Midwest went down one cent to $4.12 per gallon.  The Gulf Coast price is $4.09 per gallon, two cents higher than last week.  The Rocky Mountain price rose three cents to $4.06 per gallon.

LTL Carrier Addition: Averitt

DALKO Resources, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Averitt Express to our list of highly qualified less-than-truckload carriers.  With coverage in the southern U.S. from Virgina to Texas, Averitt will provide a good fit for many of DRI’s customers.  For more information please contact your DRI salesperson, or myself, at ldgrandy@driworldwide.com.

LTL Carrier Addition: Averitt

DALKO Resources, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Averitt Express to our list of highly qualified less-than-truckload carriers.  With coverage in the southern U.S. from Virgina to Texas, Averitt will provide a good fit for many of DRI’s customers.  For more information please contact your DRI salesperson, or myself, at ldgrandy@driworldwide.com.

Carload & Intermodal: Feb. 16

According to the Association of American Railroads report released Feb. 21, 2013 carload volume was down 1.2 percent for the week ending Feb. 16, 2013 compared to the same point last year.  However, intermodal volume was up 13.6 percent compared to the same week in 2012.  Total U.S. traffic was up 5.3 percent for the week compared to last year. Read More

Carload & Intermodal: Feb. 16

According to the Association of American Railroads report released Feb. 21, 2013 carload volume was down 1.2 percent for the week ending Feb. 16, 2013 compared to the same point last year.  However, intermodal volume was up 13.6 percent compared to the same week in 2012.  Total U.S. traffic was up 5.3 percent for the week compared to last year. Read More