The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is requesting lease agreements from truck drivers, especially if they suspect predatory or fraudulent terms.

Caltrans and state fire officials had expressed concerns about the storage of combustible liquids on wooden pallets under Interstate 10 for several years before a recent fire, which is now being investigated as arson, led to the closure of a major Los Angeles freeway for over a week.

A recent fire under an elevated Los Angeles freeway, which caused significant damage and traffic disruptions, has brought scrutiny to a state land leasing program that allowed businesses to store various materials under the freeway.

Trucking costs have continued to rise, with the average cost per mile reaching $2.25 in 2022, a 21.3% increase from 2021.

Leasing companies are offering fleets a pathway to enter the electric vehicle (EV) space and adopt new technologies without the need to invest in their own trucks.

According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), running a trucking business has become more expensive due to rising fuel, wage, and equipment costs.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has formed a Truck Leasing Task Force to address predatory lease-purchase agreements that exploit truck drivers.

Cushman & Wakefield's report indicates a slight increase in industrial vacancy rates during the second quarter, signaling a softening in the demand for warehouse and inventory storage space.

According to recent working capital research by The Hackett Group, the largest US companies are finding it increasingly difficult to extend payments to suppliers, indicating a potential ceiling on the practice of supplier payment terms optimization.

U.S. corporate bankruptcies are on the rise in 2023, reaching their highest level since 2010.

The concept of a "tax credit loophole" regarding the rise in electric vehicle (EV) leasing implies a scenario where individuals or businesses leverage specific tax incentives or loopholes to maximize the advantages of leasing EVs.

The Federal Reserve has approved its 10th interest rate increase, raising its benchmark borrowing rate by 0.25 percentage point to 5%-5.25%, the highest since August 2007.

The economy has adversely affected several industries, and the latest sector to bear the brunt is warehouse construction.

Reports are now showing that in 2022, 3PLs accounted for 41% of all lease transactions in warehouses and distribution centers that have at least 200,000 square feet.

The Inland Empire of Southern California has been experiencing a significant slowdown since the height of the pandemic.

Inflation has been at a stressful high for the last couple of months because of consistent consumer demand despite rising interest rates.

Warehouses near airports are typically always used to support air freight shipments and imports due to their proximity to the airstrip.

Low-money or no-money-down leases and loans are attractive… even in a good economy.

Used tanker ships are a hot commodity market as soaring freight rates prompt companies to choose to buy vessels instead of renting them.

Funding a small business can be a critical step in ensuring its success.