The peak hot dog season is in July, National Hot Dog Month. During this time, Americans are expected to consume about 7 billion hot dogs, with 55% of the total annual hot dog production being consumed in this period. This translates to around 16,000 refrigerated truckloads. On Independence Day, Americans are estimated to eat 15…
Following a recent decline in farm machinery sales, John Deere is making strategic changes, including layoffs at its factories in Iowa and Illinois. The estimated number of job losses stands at around 890 employees this year. As part of its global expansion plans, Deere is considering a new factory location in Ramos, Mexico, to manufacture…
A driving career covering over 6 million miles hauling refrigerated freight across one of the hottest continents on the planet makes Australian owner-operator Bob McMillan well-qualified to haul temperature-controlled freight successfully. More importantly, driving millions of miles across the vast Australian Outback has meant he has had to manage load temperatures and reefer motor maintenance…
The housing market is experiencing a significant decline in housing starts and a drop in homebuilder sentiment, reaching its lowest level since December 2023. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) fell two points to 43 in June. This decline is attributed to persistently high mortgage rates, causing buyers to…