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First Quarter 2024 Lumber Industry Update (Part 2)

First Quarter 2024 Lumber Industry Update (Part 2)

Lumber prices volatile? Get the latest Q1 2024 lumber market update. This excerpt analyzes housing starts, mortgage rates, and key building material trends that drive the behavior of the lumber market and affects your lumber purchases.

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Arizona Ranks #3 in Economic Outlook

Arizona Ranks #3 in Economic Outlook

Amidst the bustling lumber market, OSB emerges as the standout performer, captivating attention with its soaring prices. While plywood, dimensional lumber, and low-grade variants remain available but overlooked, the spotlight remains firmly on OSB. As economic indicators fluctuate, our insights shed light on navigating this dynamic landscape. With Trio’s strategic positioning in Arizona’s thriving market, seize the opportunity to secure lumber amidst nationwide challenges. Trust our expertise to negotiate and deliver premium lumber solutions tailored to your project needs.

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OSB Prices Skyrocket in March 2024

OSB Prices Skyrocket in March 2024

While we’ve savored a period of price stability, the winds of change are blowing. February brought a surge in housing numbers, prompting mills to adjust their conservative supply, setting the stage for the shifts we’re witnessing today in the OSB market.

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New Safety Regulations Will Go Into Effect for the Railways

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Can you pick the statement that is not true?

  1. More standards will be enforced for longer trains.
  2. A limited number of railcars 50+ years old will be allowed on the tracks.
  3. Country music will not be allowed to play on the trains speakers.
  4. There is a chance that the new standards will cause some delays to your lumber deliveries.

These kinds of tests used to be so easy. But in today’s policy world, are you confident you know the answer to this question?

Flatbed Trucking: Stay in Your Own Lane

National Load to Truck Ratio: 11:1, down 19% week over week. • Current National Diesel Average: 4.098, down .007 cents week over week