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Demand dips for dry van, and prices follow

With the threat of new tariffs on Chinese imports, there was uncertainty over how truckload markets will react heading into

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Reefer rates remain in flux

California and Texas remain in flux with overall volumes roughly the same the last several weeks. Reefer produce failed to

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Van rates mostly stable in a mixed week

Truckload demand got a boost at the end of July, but that urgency slowed by the start of August. That

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Spot rates sputter, but with some exceptions

Even as the summer slump continues, July is still on pace to beat May volumes, with a national average van

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Western produce stabilizes reefer rates

Last week halted the slide in reefer rates that we’ve been seeing since the Fourth of July. Improvements out of

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Flatbed prices step down from early July peak

Spot market flatbed rates normally peak in Q2, but this year they hit their high mark in early July. Since

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How to negotiate the best truckload rates

Worried that you aren’t getting the best price when negotiating a rate on a load? DAT TruckersEdge has multiple tools

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Reefer rates and volumes stay cool in summer heat

Reefer rates and volumes continued their summer slide. The load-to-truck ratio was down 16.8% last week, meaning there’s a lot

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How to find the best freight brokers

Are you looking to expand your motor carrier business? The key is finding new business partners that you can trust.

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Better weather helps push van rates upward

After declining for several weeks, van rates seem to have turned a corner. The national average rate for May so

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Reefer rates rise as Florida hits its stride

It’s been a slow spring for fresh produce, but there are some hot spots, especially in the southernmost states. Freight

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4 reasons flatbed should bounce back soon

After a strong first quarter, flatbed freight has slowed in April. It’s been a wet month throughout the country, and

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