Top 10 markets for truckload spot freight in 2019

Top 10 markets for truckload spot freight in 2019

The spot market continued to grow in 2019, even when compared to a banner year like 2018. Truckload volumes grew significantly in 2019, but so did capacity.

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Knight-Swift and DAT announce pilot program for predictive rate forecasting

Knight-Swift and DAT announce pilot program for predictive rate forecasting

DAT Solutions announced that it is supplying Knight-Swift Transportation, North America’s largest truckload fleet…

2020 Freight Focus: Set your sights on next year's truckload markets

2020 Freight Focus: Set your sights on next year's truckload markets

What can we expect in 2020? With all the uncertainty swirling around the year ahead, it can be tough to find your footing.

New California owner-operator law on hold for now

New California owner-operator law on hold for now

One day before California's AB5 law was to take effect…

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Whether you're an employer, an owner-operator, or a company driver, you must meet certain requirements by specific dates. Here's what's required.


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Flatbed rates see off-season surge

Flatbed rates have seen an uptick, even as van and reefer rates have started to dip seasonally. So what’s up with flatbed?  Read More

Van rates lose traction heading into winter slump

Van rates slipped below December levels after an unexpected surge in the first half of January. Read More

Denver brokerage combines digital technologies with personal service

See how Denver-based United Transportation Services has implemented time-saving technologies while still delivering hands-on… Read More

Reefer rates stay hot in January

Truckload rates remain elevated for reefer equipment in mid-January, and freight volume is stable. Read More

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More van loads move but lane rates slip lower

Van load volume returned to pre-holiday levels during the first full week of the new year. Read More

Top 10 markets for truckload spot freight in 2019

The spot market continued to grow in 2019, even when compared to a banner year like 2018. Read More

VIDEO: Why do brokers want to track me and should I let them?

Hear from experienced drivers who share how they feel about being tracked — and from brokers who explain why tracking is… Read More

Reefer markets heat up in a "slow season" surprise

Reefer rates rose everywhere in the first week of January… Read More

Rates beat all 2019 averages for vans and reefers

The national average van rate hit $1.98 for dry vans last week. Read More

Knight-Swift and DAT announce pilot program for predictive rate forecasting

DAT Solutions announced that it is supplying Knight-Swift Transportation, North America’s largest truckload fleet… Read More

New California owner-operator law on hold for now

One day before California's AB5 law was to take effect… Read More

Van rates soar before and after Christmas

Spot market rates rose sharply last week… Read More

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