--- title: ATG Fuel For Thought | Brad Loeb (2) description: An expert in market trends, cost analysis, and rate/route selection, Brad serves as Armstrong’s Director of Pricing and Analytics. He joined Armstrong in 2019, bringing nine years of experience in supply chain and operations management, with industry knowledge spanning warehousing, pricing, freight, LTL, and 3PL. (2) image: https://www.armstrongtransport.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Stock%20Images/backgrounds/truck-sunset.png --- - Categories ** - Follow Us ** - ** [Subscribe](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog-subscription) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/ATGFR8/) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armstrong-transport-group) - [**](https://www.instagram.com/atgfr8/) ATG Fuel For Thought The latest on transportation, logistics, technology and industry trends. 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He joined Armstrong in 2019, bringing nine years of experience in supply chain and operations management, with industry knowledge spanning warehousing, pricing, freight, LTL, and 3PL. - **Connect with Brad Loeb** - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-loeb-21080642/) - [**](mailto:brad.loeb@armstrongtransport.com) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png) ](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/market-insights-may-winds-of-change-bring-an-increase-in-imports-and-a-decrease-in-truck-orders) [Freight/Shipping Trends](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/freight-shipping-trends) | [Industry News](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/industry-news) | [Logistics](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/logistics) | [Transportation](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/transportation) | [Freight Rates](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/freight-rates) | [News](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/news) ## [ Market Insights: May Winds of Change Bring an Increase in Imports and a Decrease in Truck Orders ](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/market-insights-may-winds-of-change-bring-an-increase-in-imports-and-a-decrease-in-truck-orders) By: [Brad Loeb](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/author/brad-loeb) May 26th, 2023 Welcome to our latest Market Insights blog, where we bring you the most up-to-date information on the current trends in the transportation industry. 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It's that time of year again when we start to see the trees budding, basketballs dribbling, and the transportation industry shifting. March has been ... 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Our magic eight ball says, "Answer unclear; ask later." Although inflation rates have been decreasing for the ... 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On the bright side, we’re nearing the end of hurricane season, which has been relatively mild for most of the US compared to ... 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